Early life, education, and pre-congressional career
Brady was born in Philadelphia, the son of Enez (née Caterini) and Robert G. Brady, a police officer. His father was of Irish descent, and his maternal grandparents were immigrants from Italy. He graduated from St. Thomas More High School, but did not attend college, instead going to work as a carpenter. He became a part of the leadership of the union, and remains a member of several unions.
He was elected a precinct committeeman for the Democratic Party in 1968. When ward leader and then-City Council President George X. Schwartz was convicted and imprisoned in the Abscam scandal, Brady was elected to succeed him as Democratic Leader of the 34th Ward, a position that he still holds today. Since June 1986, Brady has been the Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Party. He served as a staff aide in the Philadelphia City Council and a staff aide in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Brady has been an instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission from 1991 until his election as a Congressman.
He lived most of his life in Manchester, Connecticut married to Virginia K. Brady. He was born and raised in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. Played in the minor leagues until in 1946 he was contracted with the Boston Braves for 2 seasons.
One thing many people did not know was that at a young age Brady suffered from a bout of Scarlet Fever robbing him of his hearing in his left ear and minimal hearing in his right.
Unseen footage from the 1996 PBS Documentary VOTE FOR ME: POLITICS IN AMERICA
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published: 17 Jan 2019
CBS News: FBI Investigating Pennsylvania Congressman Bob Brady In Campaign Finance Probe
Rep. Robert Brady, D-Pa., is a target of FBI scrutiny in an investigation into payments his campaign allegedly made to his opponent in 2012 to encourage him to drop out of the race, CBS News reports.
published: 21 Nov 2017
FBI Investigating Pennsylvania Congressman Bob Brady's Emails In Campaign Finance Probe
David Spunt reports.
published: 22 Nov 2017
Philly Dem Party chair Bob Brady discusses 2024, shifting city politics | NBC10 Philadelphia
In episode 1 of “Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk,” Lauren sits down with Philadelphia Democratic Party Chair and former Congressman Bob Brady to talk about the roles Philadelphia and Pennsylvania will play in the 2024 presidential race.
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published: 14 Sep 2023
Democratic Congressman Bob Brady under FBI investigation
Larry Elder and Kevin Jackson react on 'Hannity' to scandals rocking the Democratic Party.
published: 23 Nov 2017
Congressman Bob Brady on Latinos in Government
AL DIA News Media held its second conversation series at the Union League in Philadelphia with Congressman Bob Brady serving Pennsylvania's 1st District.
Congressman Brady responded to questions regarding Latinos as elected leaders and the role of the Democratic Party in ensuring more Latinos are represented across all levels of government.
published: 26 Jul 2013
Former Pennsylvania Congressman Bob Brady Says Capitol Police Did Their Job Wednesday
Brady believes America will get back to normal.
published: 07 Jan 2021
Performance Rights Act - Chairman Bob Brady
The AFM and musicFIRST joined labor leaders and members of Congress to outline a new mobilization effort to pass a bill that supports fair pay for musicians--The Performance Rights Act. House Representative Bob Brady (D-PA) pledges his support, stating "it was not only my honor, but my pleasure, and my duty to put my name on the right bill, the Performance Rights Act." For more information on the Performance Rights Act, or to sign the petition, visit: http://www.musicfirstcoalition.org.
published: 28 May 2010
Rep. Bob Brady Won’t Seek Re-Election Following Campaign Finance Probe
Pennsylvania Democratic Congressman Bob Brady won’t seek re-election following a campaign finance probe.
published: 31 Jan 2018
Rep. Bob Brady Won't Seek Re-election Following Campaign Finance Probe
Unseen footage from the 1996 PBS Documentary VOTE FOR ME: POLITICS IN AMERICA
Watch More: http://bit.ly/play_vfm Stream the Whole Series: http://bit.ly/vfm_d...
Unseen footage from the 1996 PBS Documentary VOTE FOR ME: POLITICS IN AMERICA
Watch More: http://bit.ly/play_vfm Stream the Whole Series: http://bit.ly/vfm_dl
Unseen footage from the 1996 PBS Documentary VOTE FOR ME: POLITICS IN AMERICA
Watch More: http://bit.ly/play_vfm Stream the Whole Series: http://bit.ly/vfm_dl
Rep. Robert Brady, D-Pa., is a target of FBI scrutiny in an investigation into payments his campaign allegedly made to his opponent in 2012 to encourage him to ...
Rep. Robert Brady, D-Pa., is a target of FBI scrutiny in an investigation into payments his campaign allegedly made to his opponent in 2012 to encourage him to drop out of the race, CBS News reports.
Rep. Robert Brady, D-Pa., is a target of FBI scrutiny in an investigation into payments his campaign allegedly made to his opponent in 2012 to encourage him to drop out of the race, CBS News reports.
In episode 1 of “Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk,” Lauren sits down with Philadelphia Democratic Party Chair and former Congressman Bob Brady to talk abo...
In episode 1 of “Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk,” Lauren sits down with Philadelphia Democratic Party Chair and former Congressman Bob Brady to talk about the roles Philadelphia and Pennsylvania will play in the 2024 presidential race.
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AL DIA News Media held its second conversation series at the Union League in Philadelphia with Congressman Bob Brady serving Pennsylvania's 1st District.
Congr...
AL DIA News Media held its second conversation series at the Union League in Philadelphia with Congressman Bob Brady serving Pennsylvania's 1st District.
Congressman Brady responded to questions regarding Latinos as elected leaders and the role of the Democratic Party in ensuring more Latinos are represented across all levels of government.
AL DIA News Media held its second conversation series at the Union League in Philadelphia with Congressman Bob Brady serving Pennsylvania's 1st District.
Congressman Brady responded to questions regarding Latinos as elected leaders and the role of the Democratic Party in ensuring more Latinos are represented across all levels of government.
The AFM and musicFIRST joined labor leaders and members of Congress to outline a new mobilization effort to pass a bill that supports fair pay for musicians--Th...
The AFM and musicFIRST joined labor leaders and members of Congress to outline a new mobilization effort to pass a bill that supports fair pay for musicians--The Performance Rights Act. House Representative Bob Brady (D-PA) pledges his support, stating "it was not only my honor, but my pleasure, and my duty to put my name on the right bill, the Performance Rights Act." For more information on the Performance Rights Act, or to sign the petition, visit: http://www.musicfirstcoalition.org.
The AFM and musicFIRST joined labor leaders and members of Congress to outline a new mobilization effort to pass a bill that supports fair pay for musicians--The Performance Rights Act. House Representative Bob Brady (D-PA) pledges his support, stating "it was not only my honor, but my pleasure, and my duty to put my name on the right bill, the Performance Rights Act." For more information on the Performance Rights Act, or to sign the petition, visit: http://www.musicfirstcoalition.org.
Unseen footage from the 1996 PBS Documentary VOTE FOR ME: POLITICS IN AMERICA
Watch More: http://bit.ly/play_vfm Stream the Whole Series: http://bit.ly/vfm_dl
Rep. Robert Brady, D-Pa., is a target of FBI scrutiny in an investigation into payments his campaign allegedly made to his opponent in 2012 to encourage him to drop out of the race, CBS News reports.
In episode 1 of “Battleground Politics with Lauren Mayk,” Lauren sits down with Philadelphia Democratic Party Chair and former Congressman Bob Brady to talk about the roles Philadelphia and Pennsylvania will play in the 2024 presidential race.
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AL DIA News Media held its second conversation series at the Union League in Philadelphia with Congressman Bob Brady serving Pennsylvania's 1st District.
Congressman Brady responded to questions regarding Latinos as elected leaders and the role of the Democratic Party in ensuring more Latinos are represented across all levels of government.
The AFM and musicFIRST joined labor leaders and members of Congress to outline a new mobilization effort to pass a bill that supports fair pay for musicians--The Performance Rights Act. House Representative Bob Brady (D-PA) pledges his support, stating "it was not only my honor, but my pleasure, and my duty to put my name on the right bill, the Performance Rights Act." For more information on the Performance Rights Act, or to sign the petition, visit: http://www.musicfirstcoalition.org.
Early life, education, and pre-congressional career
Brady was born in Philadelphia, the son of Enez (née Caterini) and Robert G. Brady, a police officer. His father was of Irish descent, and his maternal grandparents were immigrants from Italy. He graduated from St. Thomas More High School, but did not attend college, instead going to work as a carpenter. He became a part of the leadership of the union, and remains a member of several unions.
He was elected a precinct committeeman for the Democratic Party in 1968. When ward leader and then-City Council President George X. Schwartz was convicted and imprisoned in the Abscam scandal, Brady was elected to succeed him as Democratic Leader of the 34th Ward, a position that he still holds today. Since June 1986, Brady has been the Chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Party. He served as a staff aide in the Philadelphia City Council and a staff aide in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Brady has been an instructor at the University of Pennsylvania. He was also a member of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission from 1991 until his election as a Congressman.