COATESVILLE, PA – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) announced the details of two back-to-back events, a Coatesville VA Medical Center (VAMC) Listening Session and an Economic Development and Infrastructure Investment Town Hall, scheduled for this Monday, March 28 at 9 and 10 a.m. respectively. The listening session will address the March 14 report that recommended the closure of the Coatesville VAMC, and the town hall will focus on supporting small businesses through reliable infrastructure including broadband. Both events will take place at Coatesville City Hall.   

“Veterans represent the best of our nation, and they deserve our care once they return home from war—a terrible reality we are seeing play out on televisions across the world right now,” said Houlahan. “When I heard about the proposed closure, I was rocked, to be frank. I’ve spent countless hours at the Coatesville VAMC with veterans and the dedicated staff who support them, and I will not stand for any loss of accessible, quality care. That’s why I wrote an open letter to VA Secretary McDonough rightfully expressing our concerns.” 

“As the Biden Administration considers this proposed closure, I want to hear from members of our community so I can in turn share our stories down in Washington. This listening session is the first but certainly not the last opportunity for concerned citizens to make their voices heard.” 

Read Houlahan’s open letter to VA Secretary McDonough here. 

Houlahan will then transition to sharing the economic benefits of modern infrastructure for our small businesses. 

 “I spent years growing small- and mid-sized businesses and nonprofits here in southeastern Pennsylvania, so I understand the importance of making sure our local economy supports working families,” said Houlahan. “But our families and businesses can’t succeed without reliable infrastructure. I hope our community will join us for a town hall to discuss how the newly passed infrastructure investments will bolster our small business competitiveness in and resilience to both global markets and domestic pressures like natural disasters.” 

Event #1 Details

WHAT:

Coatesville VAMC Listening Session with Rep. Houlahan

WHO:

Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

WHEN:

Monday, March 28 at 9 – 9:45 a.m.

WHERE:

Coatesville City Hall - Council Chambers

1 City Hall Place

Coatesville, PA 19320

Parking is available at City Hall and in adjacent lots.

Event #2 Details

WHAT:

Economic Development and Infrastructure Investment Town Hall with Rep. Houlahan

WHO:

Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

James Logan – City Manager, The City of Coatesville – Moderator

WHEN:

Monday, March 28 at 10 – 11 a.m.

WHERE:

Coatesville City Hall - Council Chambers

1 City Hall Place

Coatesville, PA 19320

Parking is available at City Hall and in adjacent lots.

If members of the press are interested in attending either event, please let Aubrey Stuber know at Aubrey.stuber@mail.house.gov by Sunday, March 27 at 5 p.m.

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. She is the recipient of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award which “recognizes members who demonstrate the bipartisan leadership and constructive governing necessary to move our country forward.”

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