Houlahan Earns Lifetime Achievement Score of 100% from Alliance for Retired Americans
Washington,
May 5, 2021
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Voting & Elections
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 the health and economic security of older Americans, reward work, strengthen families and build thriving communities.
“Our seniors in PA have been devastatingly impacted by this pandemic,” said Houlahan. “It’s why I’ve fought tooth and nail in Congress on their behalf, ensuring they get the care and resources they need, not just during Covid-19, but always. I appreciate this recognition and share the honor with the senior community in my district, whom I will continue to stand by and for in the halls of Congress.”
“Pennsylvania retirees can feel confident that Rep. Houlahan is looking out for their interests in Washington,” said Richard Fiesta, executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans. “She has earned a 100% lifetime pro-retiree record in our annual Congressional Voting Record with her votes to fund coronavirus treatments and vaccines, protect older workers from discrimination, strengthen Social Security and Medicare and improve health and safety in nursing homes. Our members look forward to working with her to ensure all Pennsylvanians have the secure retirement they deserve.”
Below is a list of crucial votes. On each one, Chrissy voted in the interests of Pennsylvania’s senior citizens and retirees.
Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, an engineer, a serial entrepreneur, an educator and a nonprofit leader. She represents Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. She serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Small Business Committee.
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