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Chrissy Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, an engineer, a serial entrepreneur, an educator, and a nonprofit leader. She’s in her first term representing Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. She serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Small Business Committee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant legislative move over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed the FY24 Homeland Security Appropriations bill into law, marking a notable shift in the United …
Biden Signs Homeland Security Bill, Boosting Border Patrol and Fentanyl Countermeasures Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a speech brimming with frustration and passion, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) echoed the urgency of aid to Ukraine on the House floor Thursday. Her words strung …
A Plea for Aid to Ukraine Left Unanswered: Representative Houlahan Lashes Out at Congressional Inaction Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act, marking a significant step toward modernizing the United States’ passport application system. …
House Passes Bill to Streamline Passport Process, Aiming to Ease Post-Pandemic Travel Woes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has successfully secured the funding of 14 Community Project Funding priorities, amassing a whopping $11,726,065 through the House Appropriations Committee. This remarkable initiative …
Rep. Houlahan Secures Over $11.7 Million in Community Project Funding for Southern Berks and Chester Counties Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Chrissy Houlahan, Rob Wittman, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Mike Waltz this week came together across party lines to introduce a groundbreaking legislative act, the Critical Minerals Security …
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Bolster Critical Mineral Security, Counters China Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a crucial vote that could significantly impact the future of social media in America, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has cast her support for the Protecting Americans …
Houlahan Votes for TikTok Legislation: A Stand Against Foreign Influence or an Overreach? Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) is set to host her 84th town hall at St. Paul’s Baptist Church in West Chester on Saturday, March 16, inviting residents …
Congresswoman Houlahan Hosts Town Hall and Resource Fair, Advocating for Public Service in Berks and Chester Counties Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s capital announced on Friday that Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation: the Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research …
Bold Legislation Pushes for Research on Menopause Impact on Servicewomen and Veterans Read More
WAYNE, PA — In an emotionally charged ceremony at Valley Forge Military Academy and College, Vietnam War veteran Lawrence (Larry) Liss was presented with the Silver Star Medal, the third-highest …
Vietnam War Veteran Larry Liss Honored with Silver Star Medal for Heroic Rescue Mission Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan recently returned from a Congressional Delegation trip to the Horn of Africa with a renewed sense of urgency regarding national security, and a call …
Rep. Houlahan Advocates for Urgent National Security Measures Following Africa Delegation Trip Read More