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Local veteran, 104, honored for service to country; gets pin from Biden

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Al Miller group photo

Originally published in the Pottstown Mercury WEST CHESTER— Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) celebrated the oldest living China-Burma-India Theatre of WWII veteran in the country. Alfred ‘Al’ Miller, a West Chester resident, was surrounded by friends and family as he was honored for his heroism nearly 80 years ago. “Walking into the American Legion, the sign read ‘Al Miller, 104 years young,’” said Ho...

Houlahan Tours Chester and Berks Counties, Meets with Local Agriculture Workers, Manufacturers, Small Venue Operators and More

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CHESTER and BERKS COUNTIES, PA – This week, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan toured her community to check in with a variety of industries, workers and more. She heard directly from constituents about the state of PA’s economy, the job market, small business revenue and more. “This week, I got to meet with retailers, manufacturers, artists, small business owners and workers, farmers and more across our commu...

Houlahan bill would reduce health care cost for veterans and their families

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Originally Published in the Daily Local. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) has introduced bipartisan legislation would limit copayments for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health under the TRICARE program. Called the Stop Coppay Overpay Act, she was joined by Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA). Successful passage of this bill would ensure servicemembers, veterans, and their families receive the...

Houlahan Secures MASSIVE Wins for Chester and Berks Counties

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WASHINGTON – This week, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) secured major wins for the people of Chester and Berks counties. In a series of appropriations packages. Houlahan not only directed millions of dollars in federal aid to local infrastructure but also locked down federal support for her community’s priorities, including on issues like the spotted lanternfly, veteran care, support for local police...

Houlahan Introduces Bipartisan Stop Copay Overpay Act to Reduce Health Care Costs for Veterans and Their Families

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WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) introduced their Stop Copay Overpay Act. This bipartisan legislation would limit copayments for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health under the TRICARE program. Successful passage of this bill would ensure our servicemembers, veterans, and their families receive the care they need at a reasonable cost...

Houlahan, Manning, Gottheimer and Sires send a clear message to the State Department: Fix the passport system now

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Originally Published in the Daily Local. WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Kathy Manning (D-MI), Josh Gottheimer and Albio Sires (D-NJ) introduced and passed an amendment to the appropriations package that would urge the State Department to use funds appropriated by Congress to address the passport backlog that is having a dramatic effect on American families across the cou...

Houlahan, Manning, Gottheimer and Sires Send a Clear Message to the State Department: Fix the Passport System NOW

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WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Kathy Manning (D-MI), Josh Gottheimer and Albio Sires (D-NJ) introduced and passed an amendment to the appropriations package that would urge the State Department to use funds appropriated by Congress to address the passport backlog that is having a dramatic effect on American families across the country. This comes directly on the heels of Rep. H...

Houlahan, Bipartisan National Security Leaders on the Defense Critical Supply Chain Task Force Release Final Report

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), a member of the bipartisan Defense Critical Supply Chain Task Force, aided in finalizing and release the Task Force’s final report, findings and recommendations, following a months-long review of supply chain threats and vulnerabilities. Co-Chaired by Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI.) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the Task Force included Representatives Chris...

Houlahan and Hill Lead Over 200 Bipartisan Members of Congress in Effort to Fix Passport Debacle and Address the Backlog

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WASHINGTON – Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Rep. French Hill (R-AR) have launched an effort to address the massive passport backlog. They were joined by over 200 bipartisan members of Congress. In the letter, Houlahan, Hill and the cohort of Democratic and Republican members urged Secretary of State Antony Blinken to swiftly implement policies to increase the timely issuance of passports. “Famil...

Houlahan works to fix 'broken' passport system

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Originally Published in the Daily Local. WASHINGTON D.C. — Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) of Easttown held a bipartisan press conference on Friday addressing the struggles of constituents seeking to obtain new passports this year. Joining Houlahan on the call was her Congressional peer Rep. French Hill (R-AR) of Little Rock. Houlahan and French Hill concurred there is a bipartisan effort un...