Originally published in the Pottstown Mercury. VALLEY — In observance of Memorial Day, more than 100 community members recognized the sacrifice of roughly 50 African-American veterans buried at Old Evergreen Cemetery. Also, in East Brandywine Township, the Unknown Soldier was recognized. To mark the solemn holiday, the Chester County commissioners, family and others who were thankful, placed Ameri... Read more »

Originally published in Military.com Legislation introduced last week seeks to improve postpartum care for women in uniform and their families through Title 10, the section of the United States Code on the armed forces. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Penn., introduced the Military Moms Matter Act of 2021 May 7. The bill would expand paternity leave to 12 weeks for primary and secondary caregivers; exten... 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, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s plan to withdraw all American troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021. “In light of this decision, President Biden, Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin must explain to Congress how they plan to protect the American people at home and abroad from terrorist threats that may arise i... Read more »

Originally published in WFMZ-TV 69 News. WASHINGTON - Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard have been helping to stand watch over the U.S. Capitol since shortly after the violent unrest there nearly two months ago. On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, herself an Air Force veteran who represents Reading and its southeastern suburbs in Congress, expressed her thanks to the servicemembers for... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) visited with PA National Guard members stationed in Washington, DC in light of the attacks on the Capitol on January 6th. She went to extend her gratitude to these brave servicemembers who have continued to protect our democracy during these difficult times. As a hometown treat, she brought a Pennsylvania staple – Wawa. “I will never cease... Read more »

Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) invites students and residents in the region to participate in the Valentines for Veterans project by making cards for area veterans, thanking them for their service. “Especially during this pandemic, we've seen extraordinary acts of kindness in the Pennsylvania Sixth,” said Houlahan. “I hope you'll join me in this small gesture to remind the brave Pen... Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) passed the annual bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes many of the priorities she has championed. The bill passed through the House of Representatives by a vote of 335-78. “In this sweeping legislation, I was proud to author a number of bipartisan provisions that have garnered support in both the House and S... Read more »

CHESTER COUNTY, PA – Today, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) issued the following statement: “The postmaster general is injecting a dangerous breed of partisanship into the United States Postal Service, an essential service afforded to all Americans as mandated by the Constitution,” said Houlahan. “The implications of this systemic attack on USPS, which traces its roots back to our very own Benjamin F... Read more »

Originally published in The Washington Post. Written by Alexa Mikhail, Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff and Joel Jacobs. A U.S. congresswoman from Pennsylvania, riled by the experimental use of hydroxychloroquine in a nursing home for veterans in her home district, is among several lawmakers calling on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to adhere to science when providing recommendations on future coronav... Read more »