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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan

@houlahan.house.gov
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Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, educator and the first woman ever to represent Pennsylvania's 6th District in Congress. linktr.ee/repchrissyhoulahan

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 02/10/2026
Qualified military officials should never be denied promotions just because they don't look or think exactly like Secretary Hegseth.
time.com
Hegseth Announces More Sweeping Cuts to Military's Top Ranks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that he had directed the U.S. military to cut 20% of the number of general roles.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 01/10/2026
Our community is fortunate that we have some of the lowest rates of food insecurity in the Commonwealth – but even with all of the incredible work done by local advocacy groups and nonprofits, 9% in Chester County and 14% in Berks is still too high. www.abc27.com/local-news/n...
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 01/10/2026
Sec. Hegseth has charged agencies that he has systematically gutted with the enormous task of protecting our elections from cyber threats, all while not able keep the Pentagon safe from a data breach. He needs to be fired immediately.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 30/09/2026
Excellent news coming out of the Coast Guard this month. I am heartened to see Coast Guard leadership take action to prevent and respond to military sexual assault.
military.com
Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Action Plan Has Four Main Objectives: Prevention, Response, Recovery and Accountability
The plan, known as SAPRA, builds upon previous guidance issued by the service in March.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 30/09/2026
By cutting the number of posts for Generals, Secretary Hegseth gets more sway in choosing who becomes a General – and the longer his influence holds.
washingtonpost.com
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/09/29/hegseth-cut-more-generals-admirals-bid-remake-militarys-top-ranks/
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 30/09/2026
Rumors have plagued the deployment of the USS Lincoln. As the lead Democrat on the House Military Personnel Subcommittee, I went to see things for myself. Read more at the link in my bio.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 29/09/2026
This week, the Senate is set to vote on the “Stop Insider Trading Act." The only problem? This bill doesn’t actually stop insider trading.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 29/09/2026
Pitiful. Speaker Johnson is taking the nation's valid concerns about AI and instead of bringing the House back to tackle them, is trying to convince Americans that's a foreign actor is simply scaring us all.
politico.com
Trump and Johnson to meet with tech CEOs on AI risk
Leaders from Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Palantir and Nvidia are expected at Tuesday’s White House lunch, according to people familiar with the plans
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 28/09/2026
Right now, while the country is under record-level economic strain and we need the government to step up and deal with skyrocketing prices, the Trump administration is spending an undisclosed amount of your money on propaganda advertising. This is reprehensible and a terrible use of taxpayer dollars
cnn.com
White House airs another government-funded ad, this time with Trump warning of ‘final battle’ | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is set to launch another overtly political campaign ad funded by taxpayer dollars, attacking the “fake news media” and “the sick political class that hates our country.”
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 28/09/2026
We live in the wealthiest country in the world. The fact that 70% of Pennsylvanians struggle to afford the basics should be a wake-up call to the Majority that the affordability crisis is not a hoax.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 28/09/2026
I find myself agreeing with Senator Collins on this issue. This administration continues to blatantly steal from the American people. Every single constitutional conservative should be livid at this executive overreach and I eagerly await action from the Majority on this issue.
rollcall.com
White House cancels health, education funds approved by Congress
The Trump administration announced plans Friday night to cancel $810 million in funding for health, education and other programs just days before the end of the current fiscal year, triggering…
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 25/09/2026
A 16% increase in premium costs is on the horizon for Pennie customers after rates jumped an average of 22% this year. These hikes affect real people. Over 200,000 Pennsylvanians have already dropped their coverage because it became too expensive. Congress must deliver relief now.
keystonenewsroom.com
Pennie rates to rise by double digits again in 2027
Premiums for Pennie customers will shoot up by about 16% on average in 2027, but it could have been worse, according to state regulators who say they denied $95 million in unjustified increases…
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 25/09/2026
Three servicemembers were killed in Jordan because of Chinese-provided intel.
cnn.com
Intelligence from Chinese groups aiding in Iran’s increasingly effective targeting of US sites, sources say | CNN Politics
Satellite imagery and intelligence support provided by Chinese groups have helped Iran threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz and launch precision strikes on US military bases in the Middle East, part...
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 24/09/2026
The Fightin Phils are Eastern League Champions! Congratulations to the team for bringing it home for the fans and the City of Reading for the first time in 31 years!
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Congressional Equality Caucus @equality.house.gov · 23/09/2026
Our members are demanding answers from Defense Sec. Hegseth over recent reporting that some of the trans servicemembers ousted by Trump's cruel trans troop ban haven't received the separation pay the DoD promised them. Read the full letter at the link in our bio.
Members of Congress demand answers on delayed separation pay promised to trans troops ousted by Trump. Read more at the link in our bio.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 24/09/2026
Members of our military should never feel like they are out of options. These heartbreaking stories shine a light on the importance of proper mental health services for everyone in our armed services.
cnn.com
https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/23/politics/eight-sailors-lincoln-carrier-group-iran-war-attempted-suicide
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones. Contact the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1, chat online, or text 838255.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 23/09/2026
Federal law is clear. Deploying troops to the polls is unlawful. Voter intimidation is unlawful. Election interference is unlawful.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 22/09/2026
Secretary Duffy is right – we do need to invest in the modernization of our transportation infrastructure. I am willing to work with any lawmaker to make sure we are properly directing federal funds to this critical issue.
inquirer.com
Equipment outages grounded flights into Philly airport and caused long delays
The ground stop came after a circuit failed at an air traffic control tower in Philadelphia, and officials found that a line from a backup system was cut at a construction site in New Jersey.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 22/09/2026
Today I joined my Democratic Veteran colleagues in demanding the Trump administration hold Beijing accountable for providing key intelligence to Iran that resulted in U.S. troop deaths.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 21/09/2026
We cannot let AI push the United States to the brink of war with China – or with any nation. DoD officials must provide answers to Congress now about how they let a false AI-generated intelligence report dictate an official military response for a scenario that was not happening.
military.com
AI Military Report Falsely Said a Chinese Ship Was Carrying Nuclear Components. Democrats Want Answers
An AI report claimed a Chinese ship in the Middle East was transporting components of a nuclear weapons program. Democrats want answers.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 21/09/2026
Four million new or rehabilitated homes by 2031. Domestically produced materials. Good-paying jobs. That's what my National Housing Emergency Act will do.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 20/09/2026
Sending strength and wishing a meaningful fast to those observing Yom Kippur
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 19/09/2026
$4.56/gallon in PA certainly doesn't feel like an inexpensive price to pay.
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VoteVets @votevets.org · 18/09/2026
Today, we celebrate the formation of the U.S. Air Force as an independent branch of the military. To every Airman who has worn the uniform and protected our skies for the past 79 years, thank you for service, and happy birthday to your branch.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 18/09/2026
Know somebody voting for the first time this November? This guide from WHYY is an excellent guide for college students as well as 17 and 18-year old Pennsylvanians.
whyy.org
Voting in Pa. for the first time? Here’s what young voters need to know
From election deadlines to civic events and youth organizations, here’s what young and first-time voters should know.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 18/09/2026
Democrats are demanding that we stay in session so we can attack pressing legislation, but it looks like Speaker Johnson wants to head out early. Speaker Johnson continues to waste all of our time.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 17/09/2026
The Trump administration is telling us not to believe what we plainly see: nearly every single aspect of our lives has gotten more expensive because of their reckless policies.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 17/09/2026
Billions cut from SNAP, Medicare, and Medicaid. Millions without health insurance. Hundreds of hospitals closed. Our nation is in an affordability crisis. But this administration continues to prioritize funneling taxpayer dollars to ICE and CBP.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 16/09/2026
This administration pretends not to know if they can send armed federal agents to the polls. With the Protect Our Polls Act, it should be crystal clear: our military exists to defend the Constitution and the American people, not to police our elections.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 16/09/2026
You read that right. Pennsylvanians have paid $11 billion extra since President Trump instituted tariffs last year. That's more than $2,000 per household in additional costs even as prices of basic necessities continue to rise.
yahoo.com
Trump tariffs hit Pennsylvania with $11 billion cost since 2025
President Trump's tariff policies have cost the average Pennsylvania household $2,016, according to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 16/09/2026
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New Dems @newdems.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Tonight, House Democrats voted to rein in Trump and find a way to responsibly end his war in Iran so that we can put an end to the skyrocketing costs that are crushing working Americans. Statement from New Dem Leadership.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 16/09/2026
AI isn’t slowing down. Neither should Congress. That is why I joined nearly 100 of my colleagues to call on Speaker Johnson to keep Congress in town and vote on AI safeguards.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 15/09/2026
Today, FBI Director Kash Patel REFUSED to rule out deploying federal agents to the polls, and said "I don't know that we can't legally do it."   I just announced a bill to let him know.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 15/09/2026
Speaker Johnson won't keep Congress in D.C. long enough to legislate. Meanwhile the international AI race is unfolding in real time. Americans rightfully have deep concerns about this technology, especially in the hands of our adversaries. If we can't intervene, then the executive branch must.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 15/09/2026
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Between now and the general election I'll be sharing information that will help Pennsylvanians register to vote and safely cast their ballots. You can register at any of the following places. Remember, the deadline is October 19!
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 14/09/2026
President Trump likes to talk about our need for secure elections, but his White House has purged more than 33% of election security personnel from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 14/09/2026
Our military has seen a 62% increase in recruits with green cards just this year. To seek out, detain, and deport the parents, siblings, or spouses of those volunteering to protect our nation is a deceitful and abhorrent betrayal of those who serve.
abcnews.com
As ICE deports service members' families, the Pentagon turns to immigrant communities to fill military ranks
The Pentagon is recruiting from the immigrant community, including legal permanent residents, or green-card holders, at a rapidly growing pace.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 11/09/2026
Shanah Tovah! To those celebrating Rosh Hashanah, may your new year be filled with health, togetherness, and joy.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 11/09/2026
"Never forget" cannot depend on memory alone. It depends on what we preserve, what we teach, whose stories we tell. But remembrance is a choice. Twenty-five years ago, Americans showed us what it means to serve one another when the unimaginable happens.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 10/09/2026
Despite election disinformation and conspiracy theories, the simple fact remains: nothing has changed for PA voters. Secretary of State Schmidt has confirmed that voters can plan to cast their ballots as usual: by mail, in person, via authorized dropbox, or hand-delivered to a county election office
whyy.org
Pa. election chief: ‘Nothing has changed’ for voters as election nears
Secretary of State Al Schmidt addressed speculation over mail-ballot restrictions and disputed claims about noncitizen voters.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 10/09/2026
820 soldiers have been wounded in action since Trump started his war of choice with Iran six months ago. Those injured or killed in action may be "small potatoes" to this administration, but the truth of the matter is that every single one of those servicemembers volunteered to protect us.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 10/09/2026
We are waging an actual war against Iran. Meanwhile, the Secretary of Defense is focused on fighting culture wars better suited for the weekend Fox & Friends show. This nation deserves better. Our servicemembers deserve better. Secretary Hegseth must be removed and replaced.
washingtonsun.com
Hegseth Vows to Protect Religious Greetings at an Air Force Base
Multiple people, including practicing Christians, had complained that guards at a New Mexico base were greeting them with religious phrases.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 10/09/2026
My 4th annual Medicare telephone town hall starts in just a few minutes! Call in at the number below or join online at houlahan.house.gov/live
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 09/09/2026
I am so proud to live in a community that invests in its local entrepreneurs! Congratulations to the six recipients of the IMAGINE Your Business grant and thank you to Berks LaunchBox and Penn State Berks for being such an integral part of the Berks County business community.
dailylocal.com
Berks LaunchBox names 6 new startup grant recipients
The early-stage business owners received ‘IMAGINE Your Business’ grants
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 09/09/2026
Taken this morning at the Wawa on E. Gay Street in West Chester. Gas prices jumped 7 cents overnight and diesel costs rose 9 cents as oil climbed back over $100/barrel.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 09/09/2026
I am thrilled that Barclay Friends, a memory care facility in West Chester, has received a Community Facilities Grant through USDA Rural Development totaling over $1.1 million! These funds will go a long way to ensuring safe and well-maintained facilities for its residents.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 08/09/2026
The Kennett Square Mushroom Festival is this weekend! This fantastic annual event brings people from all over to the mushroom capital of the world for two days of mushroom-stuffed fun. Hope to see you there! mushroomfestival.org
mushroomfestival.org
Home - The Mushroom Festival
Celebrate the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival with family fun, delicious food, live entertainment, contests, vendors, and community events supporting local grants.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 08/09/2026
Did you know Members of Congress aren't required to have a background check to handle classified documents? My proposed rule would change that.
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 08/09/2026
Speaker Johnson doesn't seem too concerned about working for the American people. He's canceled so many voting days that Congress is only in D.C. for 36 days TOTAL between July and the end of the year.
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