Chrissy Houlahan

My Statement on H.R.6500 When Speaker Johnson tried to pass a Continuing Resolution in July, I voted against it, because we still had months before the federal government’s budget would expire. I wanted to use that time to broker a better deal. Now, I can say that holding out was worth it. Today, I…

Statement on my vote on H.Res.1490 Congress has only four weeks left to legislate before the midterm elections in November. Instead of using this valuable time to get the real work of the people done (legislation to lower costs, properly fund the government, or help our families better care for one…

Rep. Houlahan's Fourth Annual Medicare Town Hall Please join us for the fourth annual Medicare Telephone Town Hall. We'll host local Medicare and PA MEDI experts with information and advice for 2027. When: September 10, 2026 at 11:00am. How: Simply call the phone number below and you'll be in.…

Rep. Houlahan, Sen. Warren, Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin for Efforts to Tear Apart Military Families, Convert Military Bases Into “Traps” for Non-Citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) , with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) , Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) , and Richard…

Reps. Houlahan, Whitesides, Haridopolos Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Military Readiness for Natural Disasters WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) , George Whitesides (CA-27) , and Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) introduced the bipartisan Military Readiness Through…

Rep. Houlahan Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Ryan to Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) , Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Military Personnel Subcommittee, was…

Houlahan WARRIOR Act Bill Companion Introduced in Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) , a senior member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services (SASC), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led 19 of their Democratic colleagues in introducing a Senate version of U.S.…

Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency on Iran War Causalities WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined 14 fellow Democratic veterans in…

Hegseth Is Pushing Testosterone. The VA Has Already Struggled With the Treatment. Originally published in The Intercept Written by Austin Campbell Providing continuing hormone-replacement therapy at “the High-T Department of War,” as Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling it, may prove difficult for the…

HONORING JACK PERME Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5189-H5190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JACK…

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5029-H5127] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

STOP INSIDER TRADING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5143-H5153] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] STOP…

My Statement on H.R.8800, The 2027 National Defense Authorization Act Just a few years ago, the idea of voting against the National Defense Authorization Act would have been nearly unfathomable to me. For more than six decades, Congress understood that our national defense demanded serious, sober…

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4736-H5000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

House Intelligence Democrats Call on Intelligence Leadership to Rebut Trump’s Election Lies Washington, DC— Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined fellow Democratic Members of the House Intelligence Committee in a letter to Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte,…

Houlahan Paid Leave Bill Companion Introduced in Senate Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced a Senate version of Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK-05) 's historic bipartisan legislation to expand…

Houlahan Demands Answers on the Death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel of Grand Rapids WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) , Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Military Personnel Subcommittee, joined congressional colleagues in a letter to…

My Statement on Rep. Massie’s Amendment to H.R.8595 I voted YES on Rep. Massie's amendment to block U.S. military aid to Israel. This was a difficult vote, and there are no perfect options. The amendment as written is ill-defined and not likely to become law. But after years of devastating civilian…

Houlahan Leads PA Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Delayed Grant Funding for PA Research Universities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of Pennsylvania Members of Congress in demanding answers of Director of the Office of…

Houlahan in the middle Originally published in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Written by Sam Janesch In the back of a classroom where she had just read to 20 attentive preschool kids, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan was concerned about what the staff of the West Chester YMCA was telling her. Nearly a third…

Who Is Jason Watson? Decorated Air Force Major Arrested After Trump Protest Originally published in Newsweek. Written by Marni Rose McFall, Jordan King, Hannah Parry, Joshua Rhett Miller, and Khaleda Rahman The U.S. Air Force is investigating a decorated major who was arrested on Wednesday for…

Castro says Air Force confirmed death from flu outbreak at Texas base Originally published in The Hill. Written by Ellen Mitchell The Air Force has confirmed a trainee died as a result of a flu outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, according to Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas). Keon…

Democrats push to restore flu vaccine mandate for troops amid Air Force base outbreak Originally published in ABC News. Written by Steven Beynon Three Democratic lawmakers introduced an amendment to a must-pass annual defense funding and policy bill that would require the Pentagon to restore…

Houlahan, Castro, Cisneros Slam Pentagon for Lackland Flu Outbreak, Push for Flu Vaccine Requirement WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) held a press conference to provide updates on the flu…

Debate over women in combat prompts NDAA battles Originally published in Military Times . Written by Hope Hodge Seck During a marathon House markup of next year’s mammoth defense policy bill earlier this month, two proposed amendments that failed to make it out of committee tell a story of concern…

HONORING GARY SMITH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 107 (Thursday, June 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4253-H4254] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING GARY…

Houlahan Leads Resolution Honoring 50 Years of Women at Military Service Academies WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) led more than 30 Democratic members of the House of Representatives in introducing a resolution commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.…

Houlahan honors Centro Hispano’s 60 years of service in remarks on House floor Originally published in Berks Weekly . Centro Hispano Daniel Torres was recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives this week as it celebrates 60 years of service to Reading and Berks County. Watch Video…

Beyer, Fitzpatrick, Houlahan Reintroduce Legislation to Provide Paid Family and Medical Leave for Federal Employees (Washington D.C.) – U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) today reintroduced the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees…

'Are we in a war, or are we not in a war?' Democratic lawmaker responds to Trump saying the U.S. is going to attack Iran Watch the interview with Dana Bash on CNN's Inside Politics here . Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan joins Inside Politics to respond to President Trump's declaration…

Event honoring servicewomen canceled after most branches decline to attend Originally published in Task and Purpose . Written by Patty Nieberg An annual event put on by members of Congress to honor fallen servicewomen was canceled this year after the Navy, Air Force and Space Force bowed out,…

Houlahan Introduces Bill to Prohibit President Trump's Slush Fund WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), alongside Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act , legislation designed to prevent…

Reps. Houlahan and Vasquez Introduce Careworker Visa Act to Address Childcare and Eldercare Worker Shortage, Bring Down Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 9, 2026, U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the Careworker Visa Act to address the nation's growing…

Sen. Markey, Reps. Garbarino, Houlahan Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prioritize Grants and Research on Natural Climate Solutions Washington ( June 9, 2026) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Representatives…

Rep. Houlahan on "Hardball with Chris Matthews" Watch the full Substack episode here .

CELEBRATING 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF CENTRO HISPANO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H3977] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

RECOGNIZING RABBI JON CUTLER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3713] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1830…

Democratic Veterans Joint Statement Opposing Republican Bill to Cut Veterans’ Earned Housing Benefit WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Veterans Caucus Co-Chairs Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Ted Lieu (CA-36) along with seven members of the caucus came together in opposition to…

Houlahan Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce Multigenerational Caregiving Data Act to Quantify and Support America’s “Sandwich Generation” of Caregivers Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) led a bipartisan and bicameral group of colleagues to introduce…

Rep. Houlahan to Receive National Award for Support of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of her strong support for AmeriCorps, Voices for National Service announced today that Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) will receive the John Lewis Bridge to Service…

Houlahan Reintroduces Bill to Expand Donor Breast Milk Access, Support WIC WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) , Stephanie Bice (R-OK-05) and Maria Salazar (R-FL-27) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to donated breast milk for medically…

Rep. Houlahan, Sens. Ossoff, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Support Servicemembers’ Transition Out of the Armed Forces Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) introduced the Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act to smooth servicemembers’ transition into…

Defense Secretary Hegseth faces questions from Pa. Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan on Iran war Originally published in The Philadelphia Inquirer Click here to watch the full clip.

Military Personnel Subcommittee Democrats Call for Urgent Oversight Hearing on Military Health System WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, called for the immediate rescheduling of a long-overdue…

Houlahan, Whitesides Demand Pentagon Explain Cybersecurity Capability Gap Created By Anthropic Supply Chain Designation WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and Rep. George Whitesides sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the national security…

Solar project at Mohnton church draws visit from Rep. Houlahan, environmental group Originally published in Berks Weekly Photo courtesy of PennEnvironment. A newly installed rooftop solar array at Allegheny Evangelical Lutheran Church served as the focus of a local tour bringing together federal,…

Houlahan and Colleagues Recognize Pennsylvania Farmers on National Mushroom Day WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Pennsylvania Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman, and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-09), are introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution…

Houlahan Introduces Sweeping, Bipartisan Federal Permitting Overhaul WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) , Scott Peters (D-CA) , Gabe Evans (R-CO) , Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) , Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) , Adam Gray (D-CA) , Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) , and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) formally…

RECOGNIZING NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E324-E325] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Houlahan Introduces WARRIOR Act to Protect Military Women in Combat WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) introduced the Women Add Resourcefulness and Resilience to Improve Operational Readiness (WARRIOR) Act , a bill to codify the role of women in combat and protect…