Chrissy Houlahan

The cost of childcare and elder care continues to rise -- and for those with young children or aging parents, those expenses aren't optional. So many families in our area, even those with multiple ...

During a recent stop in Berks County, I met with the staff at Senior Life Reading and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Both organizations provide valuable resources, through home health in...

After two years of waiting and working behind the scenes, we have an update on the Airport Rd post office in West Chester! USPS has confirmed that the current building will be demolished within th...

There's nothing that gets me more excited than young girls with a passion for STEM education (that's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). These incredible fourth graders at Brecknock Element...

People across our district, our Commonwealth, and our country are feeling the pressure of rising costs. The decisions that are made in Washington have a real impact on the ground at home, and I wil...

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Last week's newsletter brought the sacrifices of our servicemembers and their families to the forefront as I discussed what Memorial Day means to me. I also speak about the freedoms our military ha...

Prices for barbecue staples have risen 13% on average since last year, more than four times the rate of inflation, according to a new study by the Groundwork Collaborative. The cost of airline tick...

Today, the nation pauses to remember those who fought and died for this country. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that the freedoms granted to us are hard-fought and hard-won. They are paid for ...

For three months, the Trump Administration has forced an unpopular, un-strategic, unaffordable, and unauthorized war on us. And for three months, the Republican majority in Congress has refused to ...

A year ago, gas in PA was $3.31 a gallon on average. Now it's approaching $5 a gallon, but the President is focused on the construction of a ballroom, a boxing ring and a gigantic arch while also s...

Americans did not ask for this war, and they deserve to have a voice in decisions about continuing it. That’s why Congressional authority matters. https://t.co/838tMERmeP

I had the honor of joining my fellow veteran Members of Congress for the annual washing of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. My father served in Vietnam – and thankfully his name is not one of the 5...

Instead of creating a slush fund to give to pardoned insurrectionists, the President could fund life-saving scientific research: – Thousands of medical research grants – Cancer, Alzheimer’s, ALS, ...

$2bn could also restore: – Tens of thousands of Housing Choice Vouchers – Emergency rental assistance – Homelessness prevention grants – Affordable Housing Development – LIHTC gap financing – Publ...

$2bn could restore the administration's cuts to our investments in clean energy: – Solar and battery grants for schools, municipalities, and rural co-ops – Community solar for low-income household...

$2 billion would make a real difference in higher education affordability: – Pell Grant expansion: increase awards for hundreds of thousands of students – TRIO and GEAR UP: college-access programs...

Barney Frank was a trailblazer in Congress. By creating the CFPB, the Dodd-Frank Act has strengthened oversight of our financial institutions and helped return more than $20 billion to consumers. ...

With the money from President Trump’s slush fund, we could – save programs – stabilize systems – preserve access – and protect vulnerable populations but instead, the President is funneling taxpa...

Food and anti-poverty programs would see an immediate household impact. $2bn could support: – Millions of monthly SNAP benefits – WIC nutrition support for mothers and infants – School meal reimbu...