Labor, Jobs and Economy

In Visit to Morgan Truck Body, Rep. Houlahan Talks Jobs, Manufacturing and a Rebounding Economy in PA

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Morgan Truck Body

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan tours the Morgan Truck Body headquarters in Morgantown, PA with President and COO Michael Crane. Discussions focused on workforce development and filling open manufacturing positions. With a spotlight on filling available manufacturing jobs, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan visited Morgan Truck Body, North America’s largest manufacturer of light to medium duty truck bodies, headquarter...

Houlahan Stands Strong With Home Care Workers

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Chrissy and Home Care

Rep. Houlahan makes the case that support for the care economy must be included in Congressional infrastructure package. WEST CHESTER – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) joined members of the Services Employee International Union (SEIU) to discuss and advocate for the care economy, a critical sector that is in dire need of federal support. Rep. Houlahan also announced her co-sponsorsh...

Houlahan: 'Real signs of progress' in Coatesville

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Originally Published in the Daily Local COATESVILLE — This week, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) spent time in Coatesville, touring various locales and engaging with the community on a number of crucial issues affecting Pennsylvania’s Sixth District: care for our seniors, collaboration with our local police, support for small businesses and the economic successes made possible by the American Rescue ...

ICYMI: Houlahan Secures Millions for Local Movie Theatres

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Chrissy at Colonial Theatre

PHOENIXVILLE – Yesterday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) visited the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville where she celebrated a successful effort to aid these struggling venues in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. “This is a huge win for our community,” said Houlahan. “Our local movie theatres provide entertainment, a source of community, and economic opportunity for not only their employees...

Rep. Houlahan calls for national $15 per hour minimum wage

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Originally Published in the Pottstown Mercury SOUTH COATESVILLE — Chester County and much of the Philadelphia region will soon begin to see the economy operating on all cylinders as more companies begin to hire employees back to the pre-pandemic level. That was one of the key takeaways from Rep. Chrissy Houlahan's 49th Town Hall Meeting in South Coatesville Tuesday night, her first in-person Town ...

Federal, local grants help small business movie theaters recover from pandemic

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Originally Published in Local WFMZ News PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. It's not an academy award, but to these small, family-operated theaters, it's an award they'll cherish. "Without it, my company, Fox Theatres, would not have survived," said Don Fox, CEO of Fox Theatres. Local and federal officials announced Shuttered Venues Operators grants, from the U.S. Small Business Administration, to small local movie...

Houlahan Tours Coatesville, Highlights Progress and Engages with Local Community on Efforts to Revitalize the Vibrant City

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COATESVILLE – Yesterday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) spent the day in Coatesville, touring various locales and engaging with the community on a number of crucial issues affecting Pennsylvania’s Sixth District: care for our seniors, collaboration with our local police, support for small businesses and the economic successes made possible by the American Rescue Plan. “It’s good to be in C...

U.S. Rep. Houlahan will host in-person town hall focused on jobs, economy

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Originally Published in Local WFMZ News COATESVILLE, Pa. - The United States Representative covering the 6th Congressional District will host her first in-person town hall since the start of the COVID-19 restrictions. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) will host the town hall on Tuesday, July 6. Houlahan says the town hall will focus on jobs and the economy. She will be joined by a panel of local leader...

Houlahan Passes Bipartisan INVEST in America Act, Securing Over $18 Million for Projects in Chester and Berks Counties

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WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted to pass the bipartisan INVEST in America Act, which includes the over $18 million she personally secured in federal funding for four major infrastructure projects in Chester and Berks counties. The bill passed the House on a bipartisan basis and now heads to the Senate. Projects Rep. Houlahan secured funding for are as follows: $4.8 ...

House lawmakers introduce bill to increase American awareness of cyber threats

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Originially Published in The Hill A group of bipartisan House lawmakers on Thursday introduced legislation to step up cybersecurity literacy and increase awareness among the American public amid a spike in cyber threats against critical infrastructure. The American Cybersecurity Literacy Act would require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to establish a cyber li...