WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) helped pass H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, of which she was also a cosponsor. This bipartisan bill would require employers to make reasonable accommodations in the workplace for pregnant employees to ensure their health and safety. The legislation would also prohibit employers from discriminating against pregnant applicants ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) issued the following statement: “The escalating conflict between the Palestinian and Israeli people should concern us all,” said Houlahan. “Destabilizing efforts in the Middle East have global ramifications and, as evidenced by these past few days, result in horrific death of innocent civilians. Hamas is a terrorist organization, again... Read more »
Rep. Houlahan, Dr. L. Joy Gates Black and panel from Delaware County Community College discuss the future of work and the role of community college in the effort to rebuild the PA economy. WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Houlahan hosted a public forum examining the critical role community college will play as Pennsylvania works to rebuild its economy and generate jobs and academic opportunitie... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), chair of the Servicewomen and Women Veterans Congressional Caucus, introduced her Military Moms Matter Act of 2021. This historic, bipartisan legislation, alongside Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), aims to protect and support servicewomen who have just given birth, particularly during the critical postpartum stage. “Moms who serve are badasses... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, the Alliance for Retired Americans announced that Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has earned a lifetime achievement score of 100%, indicating a strong voting record on issues pertaining to Pennsylvania’s retirees and senior citizens. The Alliance for Retired Americans is a grass roots advocacy organization with more than 4.4 million members nationwide. Its mission is to protect th... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan issued the following response to President Biden’s joint address to Congress and the nation: “Tonight, President Joe Biden addressed the nation at a historic time as we continue to battle this pandemic. Great progress has been made in our fight – all adult Americans are eligible for a vaccine, businesses and schools are opening safely and our ec... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Houlahan (D-PA) and Baird (R-IN) introduced the STEM Restoring Employment Skills through Targeted Assistance, Re-entry, and Training (RESTART) Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide funding to small and medium-sized STEM businesses to offer robust, paid, mid-career internships, known as “returnships,” for mid-career workers seeking to return or transitio... Read more »
From left to right: Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Scott Peters (D-CA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Annie Kuster (D-NH), Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Kathy Manning (D-NC) outside the White House following their meeting with the Biden Administration. WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) met with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain, White House Counselor... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) issued the following statement in response to the jury finding Derek Chauvin guilty of murder. “Around this country and across the globe, people watched with horror as Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck for nine minutes and 29 seconds,” said Houlahan. “Today, the jury came back with what I believe was the only acceptable verdict – Derek Chau... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) called for robust infrastructure funding for her community and the Commonwealth of PA to be included in this year’s surface transportation spending package. In a letter to Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Houlahan made a clear case for why her communi... Read more »
