Originally published in WFMZ-TV 69 News. Residents had a chance to hear from some Pennsylvania lawmakers Friday about the economy and other related topics impacting Berks County. The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance held its virtual "Congressional Conversation" event. Attendees heard from Democratic Congresswomen Madeleine Dean and Chrissy Houlahan and Republican Congressman Dan Meuser. The bulk o... 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 »
Originally published in the Daily Local News. U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) on Friday 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 cle... 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 »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) voted to pass H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act, of which she is a cosponsor. This bipartisan legislation will help close the gender wage gap by strengthening equal pay protections for women. “The fact that we still don’t have equal pay for equal work is anathema to our American values,” said Houlahan. “Gender should not affect one’s pay, ... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and French Hill (R-AR) introduced the bipartisan PPP Revenue Adjustment Calculation to Increase Capital Accessibility Long-term Act, or the PRACTICAL Act. The PRACTICAL Act amends current law to allow small businesses that are eligible for the second-draw PPP to calculate their revenue based off a 90-day earning period rather than a set q... Read more »
Rep. Houlahan hosts press conference at Braeloch Brewing to announce her bipartisan effort to eradicate the Spotted Lanternfly. Behind her from left to right are Heather Leach, a leading entomologist focused on spotted lanternfly research from Penn State University, Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick, PA State Senator John Kane, and Kent Steeves, owner of Braeloch Brewing. KENNETT SQUARE – This wee... Read more »
CHESTER COUNTY – Today, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan issued the following statement regarding President Biden’s budget proposal. “The President’s Budget makes clear that this Administration is serious about addressing the grave challenges we face as we emerge from this pandemic,” said Houlahan. “These investments would have a dramatically positive impact on working families across Pennsylvania. “Fun... Read more »
Originally published in the Reading Eagle. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan sat outside La Abuela Mexican Restaurant on Penn Avenue in West Reading Tuesday, snacking on fresh tortilla chips and tangy salsa. Between bites, the Chester County Democrat reflected on how great it felt to be able to once again visit places in her district following more than a year of online meetings and virtual town hall... Read more »
