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| https://scanlon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1990 | Congresswoman Scanlon Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Mary Gay Scanlon | S001205 | scanlon.house.gov | scanlon | https://scanlon.house.gov/news/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is an opportunity for students in PA-05 to create and submit their original app for a chance to win the Challenge competing against students from all over the country. In order to participate in the competition: Students must be in middle or high school by the time the competition ends and must either live or go to school in the registered district they wish to compete in; and, apps can be coded on any platform, on any language, on any theme. “The annual Congressional App Challenge is a great program that engages our youth in STEM-related fields,” said Rep. Scanlon. “At a time when science and technology fields are rapidly evolving, it’s important that we invest in programs that help our youth develop skills for success in the future. I’m pleased to celebrate all of our participants this year and congratulate this year’s winner.” A team of judges evaluated six submissions using a rubric to rate each of the apps along two general categories — Concept and Technology. This year’s first-place winner is Allison Tan from Lower Merion High School, who came up with OpiWarrior, an iOS app that helps people quickly find nearby pharmacies that stock buprenorphine, a life-saving medication for opioid use disorder. Runner up Christopher Armstrong from Strath Haven High School coded the app Coaster Dreams, a minimalistic, open-ended roller coaster design video game. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-deluzio-releases-end-year-report-highlighting-2025-accomplishments | Congressman Deluzio Releases End of Year Report Highlighting 2025 Accomplishments, Priorities for 2026 | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released his 2025 End of Year Report, detailing many of his actions and accomplishments this year and overviewing his focus areas for 2026. Some of the highlights from the report include: Helped bring Marc Fogel home after more than three years of wrongful imprisonment in Russia Secured the most federal funding for district of any U.S. House Democrat in the Appropriations Committee-passed spending bills Congressman Deluzio's bill renaming the Sewickley Post Office in honor of local historian and author Bettie Cole unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Deluzio successfully fought back against the closure of Navy Reserve Centers in Moon Township and across the country Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District received $923 million in federal grantsand contracts in 2025 Since taking office in 2023, Congressman Deluzio and his office have: Returned $10.3 million back to Western Pennsylvanians through things like helping get delayed tax refunds and earned benefits Seen more than $4.6 billion in federal funding come home to PA’s 17th Congressional District Closed more than 3,200 constituent cases, helping people with problems with federal agencies Introduced 40 bills Co-sponsored 854 bills “Despite all the progress we’ve made together, there’s a lot of work left to do. With the skyrocketing costs of housing, utilities, health care, and groceries; corruption running rampant and rigging the system; and corporate monopolies putting the squeeze on small businesses and workers, the American Dream has been ripped away,” wrote Congressman Deluzio in his report. “Too many people who work hard and play by the rules are barely treading water, while huge corporations and the ultra-rich do better than ever. We’ve got to take on corporate power and corruption and restore the American Dream.” A copy of Congressman Deluzio’s 2025 End of Year Report can be downloaded here. To learn more about what he’s been working on this year, check out recen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-announces-winner-of-the-2025-congressional-app-challenge-for-pa-12 | Rep. Summer Lee Announces Winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for PA-12 | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. – DECEMBER 22, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) announced Upper St. Clair High School student Jeffery Zhang as the 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winner for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District for his innovative computational-chemistry application, Isomer Enumerator. The Congressional App Challenge, the largest student computer science competition in the nation, saw record-breaking participation this year: 394 Members of the House hosted competitions — the most in program history. 13,830 students participated nationwide, an increase of nearly 1,200 over last year. 4,650 original applications were submitted — almost 800 more than the previous record. More than 56% of all submissions integrated Artificial Intelligence, marking a transformative leap in student-driven innovation. Students reported resoundingly positive impacts: 91% are now more likely to pursue STEM careers, 89% plan to keep coding, and 86% would recommend the program to a friend. “Jeffery’s work is such a powerful reminder of the brilliance and creativity we have right here in Western Pennsylvania,” said Congresswoman Lee. “When our young people are given the support and opportunities they deserve, they show us new ways of thinking and they redefine what is possible. Jeffery took a complex scientific challenge and turned it into something extraordinary, something that can genuinely help researchers and scientists. That kind of curiosity, hard work, and imagination is exactly what gives me hope for the future. We are so proud of him here in PA-12, and we cannot wait to cheer him on as he represents us at the House of Code event next spring.” About the Winning App: Isomer Enumerator by Jeffery Zhang Zhang’s web-based application, Isomer Enumerator, is designed for use in computational chemistry and cheminformatics, helping researchers and developers analyze molecular structures in the search for new materials and drugs. Using Python and JavaScript, Zhang built a highly sophisticated backend from scra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congress-passes-whole-milk-healthy-kids-act | Congress Passes Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act | 2025-12-21 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) co-sponsored the bill that was led by fellow Pennsylvanian, Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-15). It has since passed the Senate and awaits being signed into law by the President. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act provides schools with the flexibility to offer whole and 2% milk options, helping ensure children receive the nutrition they need to grow, thrive, and succeed in the classroom and beyond. “Parents should have the freedom to choose what kind of milk their kids get at school,” said Congressman Deluzio. “But current federal programs do not allow kids to have whole or 2% milk at school lunch programs. I’m proud that the Congress acted to fix this and give the full range of milk options to families in Pennsylvania and across the country." The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is supported by many groups including the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, the American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Milk Producers Federation, the International Dairy Foods Association, and the American Dairy Coalition. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-deluzio-goldman-introduce-legislation-lower-cost-stadium | Congressmen Deluzio, Goldman Introduce Legislation to Lower Cost of Stadium Concessions | 2025-12-20 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressmen Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Honest Oversight of Ticketed Dining and Onsite Grub (HOTDOG) Act to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a nationwide study of concession pricing practices at sports venues. Despite the significant public investment into sports venues, the cost of many concessions is too expensive for the typical American family. The average lowest price for a hot dog across MLB’s 30 ballparks in 2024 was nearly $6. Hardworking families should be able to afford to take a break and see a game—at venues supported by their tax dollars—without massive price markups. Hardworking families are already struggling to pay rising prices because of Donald Trump's reckless “trickle-down” economic policies, and being charged inflated prices for concessions at publicly funded stadiums adds insult to injury. The HOTDOG Act would shine a much-needed light on exploitative pricing practices and allow the FTC, lawmakers, and, most importantly, hardworking families to gain more transparency into potential price gouging by venues and determine best practices for affordable pricing. "One of life’s great joys is a hot dog and a cold beer or pop watching the Black and Gold. But concessions at pro stadiums across the country have become a ripoff, with so many teams pricing out fans and families," said Congressman Deluzio. "Congressman Goldman and I are introducing the HOTDOG Act to require the Federal Trade Commission to find ways to stop this price gouging. People should be able to go enjoy a game and grab a bite or a drink without breaking the bank." “We’ve got to ensure that hardworking families can afford to enjoy nights out at ball games - especially when their hard earned tax dollars are supporting big sporting projects across the state and country.” Congressman Dan Goldman said, “That’s why I’m leading legislation to push to ensure that we have a better understanding of how stadiums and sports organizations are pricing concessi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2025/12/dean-warren-democrats-urge-commerce-department-watchdog-to-investigate-lutnick-family-s-conflicts-of-interest-impact-on-ai-data-center-decisions | Dean, Warren, Democrats Urge Commerce Department Watchdog to Investigate Lutnick Family’s Conflicts of Interest, Impact on AI Data Center Decisions | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led Members of Congress in pressing U.S. Department of Commerce Acting Inspector General Duane Townsend to open an investigation into Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his family’s apparent conflicts of interest involving artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. "Because the billionaire Lutnick family has significant financial investments in data centers—and the electricity needs of those data centers drive up utility bills for families across the country—there is a substantial public interest in ensuring that Secretary Lutnick is not violating federal ethics law to propel data centers that will be profitable for his family while making life more expensive for working Americans,” the lawmakers wrote. For decades, Secretary Lutnick owned and led the financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. After signing an ethics agreement requiring that he divest his stake in Cantor and months after his deadline for divesting, he transferred much of his stake to his adult sons. They now lead Cantor and have a controlling ownership stake in it, creating an extraordinary situation in which the office of the Commerce Secretary intersects significantly with the financial interests of the Secretary’s own family. Cantor is heavily invested in the AI data center industry, with “unprecedented data center expansion” reportedly helping fuel the company’s most profitable year on record. Recent reports reveal that, as head of the Commerce Department, Secretary Lutnick helped boost AI data centers in ways that may enrich his own family. In addition to public appearances promoting projects — including at least one his family’s company has worked on — Lutnick has also reportedly pressured foreign governments to invest in the U.S. data center industry, and money from those deals could flow to a Lutnick-linked firm. “While the rapid growth of data centers is proving to be lucrative for the Lutnick family, it is also making it harder for Amer… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-democratic-veterans-raise-alarm-after-internal-documents-reveal-trump | Deluzio, Democratic Veterans Raise Alarm After Internal Documents Reveal Trump VA’s Plan to Slash Healthcare Jobs | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Co-Chair of the Democratic Veterans Caucus and Iraq War veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) was joined by his fellow Co-Chair and veteran Pat Ryan (NY-18) and other members of the Democratic Veterans Caucus to raise the alarm on the Trump Administration VA’s efforts to cut around 35,000 healthcare jobs at the VA. This will hurt veterans’ healthcare, likely drive up wait times, and force veterans into less accountable, more expensive, and worse healthcare with private providers who lack veterans’ expertise. The Democratic members of Congress attending the event included Representatives Seth Moulton (MA-6), Mike Thompson (CA-4), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Bobby Scott (GA- and Eugene Vindman (VA-7). At an event at the U.S. Capitol today, the group of Democratic veterans shared information from recently obtained internal VA documents that reveal the regional breakdown of job cuts at VA Medical Centers across the country. Congressman Deluzio also shared takeaways from internal Pittsburgh VA materials that specifically show that the VA serving his region in Western Pennsylvania plans to cut 481 jobs under the Trump Administration’s plan. “I believe in the sacred promise that those who sign up and serve our country will have a VA that is able to deliver on the promise of care that veterans earned,” said Congressman Deluzio. “Now, internal documents are showing that the Trump Administration VA is cutting around 35,000 VA healthcare jobs across the country, and just under 500 jobs in VA Pittsburgh. This includes clinical healthcare roles like doctors and nurses and will of course hurt veterans’ care. This effort to gut healthcare jobs and sell off the VA is a betrayal. The Democratic Veterans Caucus came together today to raise the alarm to urge Secretary Collins to back off from these dangerous job cuts. In Pennsylvania, people—especially veterans—are getting fired up about this dumb plan, and I’m going to keep fighting to get my fellow vetera… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-statement-passage-hr-4776 | Deluzio Statement on Passage of H.R. 4776 | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | “This country needs permitting reform and we needed it yesterday. We need to step up and make the system work better to make sure we can reliably power the country and build it to be stronger and cleaner in the future. “While I voted yes today in support of this labor-backed bill, I have concerns with the final version that passed the House today. I hope the Senate will act to fix the bill that threatens clean energy industries and the union jobs that they create. I have often said we need an all-of-the-above approach to energy to deliver cheaper and cleaner power, and the current version of this bill puts its thumb on the scale to favor non-renewables. I urge the Senate to strip the anti-energy competition language from the bill, and I hope that the Congress can pass a substantive, bipartisan permitting reform bill into law.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/monopoly-busters-caucus-chairs-call-investigation-instacarts-personalized | Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs Call for an Investigation into Instacart’s Personalized Price Gouging | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the following statement calling for an investigation into Instacart’s reported use of AI-driven surveillance pricing to charge different customers different prices for the same items: “We are deeply alarmed by reports that Instacart is using AI to hike prices on unsuspecting customers based on their shopping habits. People shouldn’t be charged higher prices than their neighbors for the same milk or eggs because their grocery app is profiling them. This is personalized price gouging, plain and simple. “While hardworking Americans struggle to afford groceries, corporations like Instacart are inventing new ways to rip them off. Surveillance pricing is a blatant abuse of power by big tech — automating greed and making consumers pay the price. “Enough is enough. With Instacart processing hundreds of millions of orders yearly, these practices warrant urgent action. The FTC and state regulators must immediately investigate Instacart and hold it accountable for ripping off its customers. And we need to ban personalized price gouging to ensure that everyone pays a fair price.” Background Instacart’s pricing tactics are detailed in a new report from Groundwork Collaborative and Consumer Reports, "Same Cart, Different Price." The report describes how Instacart uses AI-driven "price experiments" to maximize margins by charging different customers different prices for identical items at the same store. According to the report, Instacart deploys software from its subsidiary Eversight to identify the highest price an individual is willing to pay. This results in observed price swings as high as 23% and a potential "Instacart Tax" of $1,200 per year for a typical family. The investigation found that 74% of items tested were subject to these secret experiments. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4866 | Bio-partisanship and Leadership at Launch of Congressional Biotechnology Caucus | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Hoover Institution (Stanford, CA, December 2025) — Hoover Science and Senior Fellow Drew Endy joined leaders from government, industry, charities, and academia in Washington, DC, for the public launch of the Congressional Biotechnology Caucus on December 2, 2025. Nearly 200 members of Congress, staffers, and biotechnology leaders convened for the event. The strong participation showcased growing bipartisan support for strengthening America’s leadership in biotechnology. Established earlier this year, the caucus already includes roughly 40 members from both parties. The mission of the caucus is to equip policymakers and staff with the knowledge and networks needed to ensure the United States leads responsibly and effectively in biotechnology. The caucus’s initial work includes advancing biosecurity, enabling innovation, growing the domestic bioeconomy, and expanding opportunities for biotechnology to solve problems at all scales. The launch event, themed “Biotechnology means <fill in the blank>,” highlighted the expansive possibilities of biotechnology, not only in medicine but also in materials science, information technology, manufacturing, and more. Endy, who leads Hoover’s Bio-Strategies and Leadership (BSL) initiative, spoke after Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Pete Sessions (R-TX). “We think we know what biotechnology is but, when I reflect on biotechnology today, it feels like when I was a kid in the 1970s; we thought we knew what computers were back then,” Endy said “Biotechnology today is poised to become routine, pervasive, networked, and generative; more wondrous than most imagine.” “Biotechnology can also be scary,” Endy added. “That’s not bad news, rather an extraordinary opportunity. Fear’s gift, if invited out into the open, is a chance to become courageous together.” “Biotechnology is also about freedom. Biotechnology gives us options for making the things we need when and where we need them. Biotechnology gives the American people options for having good lives.” Endy also celebrated the … | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4867 | Houlahan, Democratic Veterans Raise Alarm After Internal Documents Reveal Trump VA’s Plan to Slash Healthcare Jobs | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined Co-Chair of the Democratic Veterans Caucus and Iraq War veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), his fellow Co-Chair and veteran Pat Ryan (NY-18) and other members of the Democratic Veterans Caucus to raise the alarm on the Trump Administration VA’s efforts to cut around 35,000 healthcare jobs at the VA. This will hurt veterans’ healthcare, likely drive up wait times, and force veterans into less accountable, more expensive, and worse healthcare with private providers who lack veterans’ expertise. The Democratic members of Congress attending the event included Representatives Seth Moulton (MA-6), Mike Thompson, Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Bobby Scott (GA- and Eugene Vindman (VA-7). At an event at the U.S. Capitol today, the group of Democratic veterans shared information from recently obtained internal VA documents that reveal the regional breakdown of job cuts at VA Medical Centers across the country. Congressman Deluzio also shared takeaways from internal Pittsburgh VA materials that specifically show that the VA serving his region in Western Pennsylvania plans to cut 481 jobs under the Trump Administration’s plan. “I believe in the sacred promise that those who sign up and serve our country will have a VA that is able to deliver on the promise of care that veterans earned,” said Congressman Deluzio. “Now, internal documents are showing that the Trump Administration VA is cutting around 35,000 VA healthcare jobs across the country, and just under 500 jobs in VA Pittsburgh. This includes clinical healthcare roles like doctors and nurses and will of course hurt veterans’ care. This effort to gut healthcare jobs and sell off the VA is a betrayal. The Democratic Veterans Caucus came together today to raise the alarm to urge Secretary Collins to back off from these dangerous job cuts. In Pennsylvania, people—especially veterans—are getting fired up about this dumb plan, and I’m going to keep fighting to get my fellow veterans the c… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4858 | Houlahan Leads Bipartisan "IVF for Military Families Act" | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Washington, D.C. — After IVF coverage for military families was stripped from the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act last week, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act to continue the fight to deliver this much-needed and deserved care for active duty service members and their dependents. This legislation mirrors text that was unanimously adopted on a bipartisan basis by the House Armed Services Committee and passed the House earlier this year. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said: “Military families already sacrifice so much in service to our country, and they should not be forced to put their dreams of starting a family on hold because TRICARE fails to cover medically necessary fertility care. Servicemembers should never have to choose between serving their country and building a family. This bipartisan bill recognizes infertility as a real medical condition and ensures servicemembers and their families have access to fertility care without unnecessary barriers. Supporting military readiness means supporting the people who serve.” Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Like I said last week, the fight isn’t over. Our military families shouldn’t be denied IVF access just because of politics while bearing the physical and emotional costs of service. Civilian employers are increasingly providing IVF coverage to their employees, and it’s even accessible to every Member of Congress and their staff, but the military is still lagging behind. This is creating an acute readiness and retention crisis because our military families are forced to pay tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket for IVF, forgo having children, or leave the military to get private coverage instead. That’s why I’m proud to introduce the Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act to give our service members every opportunity to build their families.” “Since 2023, Congress has rightly focused on strengthening military recruitment … | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://scanlon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1988 | Congresswoman Scanlon’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Firefighters with Service-Related Cancers Heads to the President’s Desk | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Mary Gay Scanlon | S001205 | scanlon.house.gov | scanlon | https://scanlon.house.gov/news/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today applauded the final passage of her bipartisan bill that will expand access to federal death and disability benefits for families of firefighters and other first responders who contract service-related cancers. The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, which now heads to the President's desk for signature, will expand the Public Safety Officer’s Benefits Program (PSOB) to cover specific cancers linked to firefighting and emergency response, and make the expansion retroactive, so that families can claim PSOB benefits for deceased loved ones. Today, cancer is the leading cause of death for America’s firefighters. Currently, firefighters are only eligible for support under the Public Safety Officer Benefits (PSOB) program for physical injuries sustained in the line of duty or for deaths from duty-related heart attacks, strokes, mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and 9/11-related illnesses. But this program does not cover service-related cancer deaths, despite a wealth of evidence linking first responder service to developing cancer. The bill is endorsed by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and 10 other organizations representing first responders. The bill is co-led by Representatives Carlos Gimenez (FL-28), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Gabe Amo (RI-01). Its Senate counterpart is led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MG) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND). “Every day, firefighters and police officers face exposure to deadly carcinogens that take a devastating toll long after the flames are out,” said Rep. Scanlon. “I have had many conversations with the families of fallen firefighters who not only have to deal with the pain of losing a loved one, but who also face the struggle of supporting themselves financially when the primary breadwinner is gone. When first responders develop cancer because of their service, they and their families … | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/fetterman-mccormick-joint-statement-on-passage-of-whole-milk-for-healthy-kids-act-now-heads-to-presidents-desk/ | Fetterman, McCormick Joint Statement on Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Now Heads to President’s Desk | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | John Fetterman | F000479 | www.fetterman.senate.gov | fetterman | https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After clearing the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation to allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to serve whole and reduced fat milk. The bill passed on Monday and now heads to the president’s desk. Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) released the following joint statement: “Whole milk IS BACK in America’s schools. “This is a commonsense bill that benefits everyone. PA farmers supply the country with some of the best milk year-round, and instead of limiting choices in our schools, this will expand the nutritious and healthy options for our kids. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-rulli-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protect-ssi-benefits-disaster-victims | Deluzio, Rulli Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect SSI Benefits for Disaster Victims | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Mike Rulli (OH06) introduced the Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act, legislation to ensure that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients do not lose or have their benefits reduced when they receive settlement payments after a tragedy. The February 3, 2023, derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals led to a controlled burn that sent toxic fumes into the air, leaving families terrified and communities deeply shaken. In the chaotic aftermath, many residents were forced to pay out of pocket for emergency housing, medical care, and other immediate needs. Months passed as millions of dollars were spent on cleanup efforts and tons of contaminated soil were removed before a monetary settlement was finally reached to begin making residents whole for the harm they suffered through no fault of their own. This past summer, constituents began reaching out about the unintended consequences facing Supplemental Security Income recipients who accepted those settlement payments. SSI serves older, blind, and disabled individuals living on fixed incomes with very limited resources, and for some, receiving settlement funds triggered a reduction or complete loss of their benefits. No disaster victim should be forced to choose between seeking justice and keeping their only source of income. The Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act addresses this injustice by taking actions such as exempting settlement funds from being counted as income or resources for SSI eligibility “After a disaster or health emergency, people sometimes receive settlement payments—that's what happened to a lot of folks who live close to the Norfolk Southern train derailment site in East Palestine,” said Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17). “People dealing with the fallout of a disaster like this should not see their Social Security earned benefits lowered because they unexpectedly got money in a settlement. I’m pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4859 | Rep. Houlahan Introduces Legislation to Protect American Biotech Innovation from Communist China | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced legislation to protect American proprietary research from Communist China. The Biological IP Protection Act will ensure that cutting edge American intellectual property is not given to our foreign adversaries. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate. Rep. Houlahan said, “As Co-Chair of the bipartisan BIOTech Caucus and a former entrepreneur, I know how valuable intellectual property is and why it must be protected. Many companies, including in Southeastern Pennsylvania’s vibrant life sciences community, either don’t realize or don’t fully understand the risks posed by sending synthetic DNA and RNA sequences to Chinese labs, even though we can safely do this work at home. Safeguarding this information through strong IP protections is essential to maintaining American’s leadership and competitiveness in biotechnology. I’m proud to partner with Rep. Davidson on the Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act, which will keep America’s cutting-edge biotechnology in the hands of U.S. researchers, patients, and businesses – not with foreign adversaries that may seek to do us harm.” “America’s biotechnology industry drives innovation, fuels economic growth, and underpins our national security. Yet foreign adversaries that violate trade rules and steal U.S. intellectual property increasingly seek dominance over critical biotech supply chains. We lose billions in IP every year because we haven’t taken the steps necessary to de-risk this sector. That’s why I’m proud to join Rep. Houlahan and Senators Cotton and Hassan in introducing the Biotechnology Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025,” said Rep. Davidson. “It’s essential that we protect cutting edge American proprietary research from our chief foreign adversaries. Our bill will ensure that Communist China doesn’t have access to the intellectual property that dr… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-sen-warren-lawmakers-push-fcc-doj-to-potentially-block-nexstar-acquisition-of-tegna-creating-media-giant-reaching-80-of-us-tv-households | Rep. Summer Lee, Sen. Warren, Lawmakers Push FCC, DOJ to Potentially Block Nexstar Acquisition of Tegna, Creating Media Giant Reaching 80% of US TV Households | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC – December 16, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), along with Representatives Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, and Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr and Assistant Attorney General Abigail Slater of the Department of Justice (DOJ), urging them to closely scrutinize Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s (“Nexstar”) proposed acquisition of Tegna Inc. (“Tegna”) and to block this deal if they determine that it violates federal telecommunications or antitrust laws. The letter comes amid heightened attention to concerns about media consolidation, with lawmakers already sounding the alarm about large-scale media mergers, including the potential sale of Warner Bros. to Netflix or Paramount Skydance. “Regulatory approval of the conglomerate would likely raise prices for consumers, accelerate job losses, and weaken the independence and news coverage of local TV stations,” wrote the lawmakers. In August, Nexstar announced its intention to purchase competitor Tegna in a $6.2 billion deal. Nexstar is the largest owner of local broadcast television stations in the United States, controlling 201 stations and serving more than a third of local TV households nationally. Tegna owns 64 TV stations in 51 markets. A merger between Nexstar and Tegna would create a media giant reaching 80% of U.S. TV households. Currently, federal communications law prohibits an entity from owning any number of TV stations that reach more than 39% of all U.S. TV households. If this deal is allowed, the new merged company would surpass that threshold. “The company’s proposed acquisition of Tegna is presumptively illegal because it would allow Nexstar to exceed national caps on station ownership, creating a media giant that would far outstrip its competitors,” wrote the lawmakers. ”The FCC should abandon its attempt to cir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-boyle-leads-effort-restore-funding-and-advance-path-forward | ICYMI: Boyle Leads Effort to Restore Funding and Advance Path Forward for Chinatown Stitch Project | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA, PA — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today brought together local officials, community leaders, and advocates at the Crane Center to outline a path forward for the Chinatown Stitch project following the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans’ decision to rescind roughly $150 million in previously awarded federal funding. Boyle, who spent years lobbying senior officials in the Biden administration to secure the funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, reaffirmed his commitment to the project and announced that he is serving as a lead cosponsor of the Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient Infrastructure (REPAIR) Act, legislation that would restore billions in funding nationwide for projects like the Chinatown Stitch. “I worked damn hard to get that $160 million grant, and I'm still upset that this president took this money from Philadelphia and took this money from those who live in and around this community,” said Congressman Boyle. “But the good news is, and why we're standing here today is to say, this isn't the end of the project. We're not giving up, we're not quitting. I feel confident we have a very good plan B, and we're going to keep working at it until we are here celebrating in a few years.” The Chinatown Stitch project would cap the Vine Street Expressway (I-676), reconnecting both sides of Chinatown with new green space, safer streets, and a direct link to the Rail Park. The project was awarded nearly $160 million through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to repair damage caused by past transportation decisions that divided neighborhoods and harmed local economies. “Thank you, Congressman. You have been a huge supporter of Chinatown and this Chinatown Stitch project,” said John Chin, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation. “Imagine what this community could be if we can get the Chinatown Stitch built and t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases/evans-welcomes-house-passage-hospital-home-bill-urges-action-health-care-tax | Evans Welcomes House Passage of ‘Hospital at Home’ Bill, Urges Action on Health-Care Tax Credits ahead of Dec. 31 Cost Spike | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON (Dec. 15, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) welcomed the House of Representatives’ recent passage of a “Hospital at Home” bill he’s co-leading, and said the same type of bipartisan cooperation is needed to prevent a cost spike on Dec. 31 for 24 million Americans’ health insurance. “I’m pleased that we were able to get a bill to renew the vital ‘Hospital at Home’ program for five years through the deeply divided House. It’s a common-sense bill that helps thousands of patients to receive better care from more than 200 hospitals around the country, including some patients in the Philadelphia area – and it saves money,” Evans said. In November 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) established a waiver to provide hospitals with increased flexibility to care for certain patients from the comfort and convenience of their homes, rather than in a hospital setting. According to the American Hospital Association, this model has been proven to “reduce costs, improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience.” A recent CMS report shows that allowing patients to be treated in a more familiar environment and routine accelerates recovery time, lowers the mortality rate and reduces the risk of hospital-acquired infections and falls. Evans said, “Now we need the Republican majorities in the House and Senate to bring that same spirit of cooperation to another health-care issue. We need them to share the sense of urgency that Democrats in Congress already have about preventing a massive cost spike about two weeks from now for health coverage that 24 million Americans count on. “Tax credits that make health insurance more affordable for those 24 million Americans expire at the end of the year. If Republicans let those tax credits lapse, an estimated 150,000 Pennsylvanians will have to drop their coverage, and about 350,000 other Pennsylvanians will be making tough choices to pay for a massive increase in their premiums. But this crisis is preventable! “We just need four House Republicans… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4906 | NDAA restores women’s policy teams canceled in Pentagon DEI purge | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Originally published on MilitaryTimes.com Written by Hope Hodge Seck Days after Pete Hegseth was installed as the Pentagon’s top civilian, some all-volunteer teams of service women working to address obstacles and improve policy became casualties of his war on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. But a provision tucked into the $900 billion defense policy bill would bring them back. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2026, which passed the House Dec. 11, contains a provision that restores service-level women’s initiative teams. The bill would require the service secretaries to establish one of these teams for each of the five services under the Defense Department within a year after the bill becomes law. These teams, composed of women in uniform representing “a variety of ranks, backgrounds and occupational specialties,” are to be tasked with identifying and addressing issues that hinder women’s service; supporting recruiting and retention; recommending policy changes that support the needs of women in service; and fostering a sense of community, according to language in the bill. The legislation requires the secretary of defense to submit an annual report for the next five years on the activities and progress of the women’s initiative teams, including a summary of their activities, assessment of the policy impact they’ve had and any recommendations for legislative or policy changes to further support their success. The language restoring the women’s initiative teams originated with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a Pennsylvania Democrat who served as an Air Force officer on active duty and in the Reserves from 1989-2004. Despite a contentious political climate and suspicion around policy specific to women in the military, Houlahan said she hoped that “common sense was the thing that won the day” in allowing the women’s initiative teams provision to make it into the final version of the NDAA. “More importantly, it’s all about readiness for the military in general,” she told Military Times in an… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/fetterman-budd-introduce-legislation-to-create-first-national-network-of-ai-enabled-automated-labs/ | Fetterman, Budd Introduce Legislation to Create First National Network of AI-Enabled, Automated Labs | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | PA | John Fetterman | F000479 | www.fetterman.senate.gov | fetterman | https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act to create a national network of six remotely accessible programmable cloud laboratories (PCLs) for academic research, led by the National Science Foundation (NSF). By knitting together existing laboratory data processing power, this bill would help researchers use their time and financial resources more effectively through automation and integration of large data sets. In 2024, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA launched a major initiative to establish a programmable, automated laboratory environment on a university campus. This effort positions CMU as a pioneer in advancing remote, software-driven experimentation and is already generating encouraging early results in areas such as chemical and materials research. The legislation builds on this emerging model and supports the development of similar capabilities at a national scale. “Pennsylvania is home to thousands of academic and industry researchers that are expanding the boundaries of human knowledge and developing the products of the future,” said Senator Fetterman. “We can help cut barriers researchers face and supercharge America’s innovation engine with a national network of PCLs. This has never been built before, and I’m proud to partner with Senator Budd to make this a reality.” “Integrating our nation’s world class laboratories will increase the rate of breakthroughs, streamline and better automate the research process, and reduce the barriers and costs that throttle experimentation. North Carolina is at the cutting edge of innovation, and I am glad to work with Senator Fetterman to help our great institutions push the boundaries of discovery even further,” said Senator Budd. The high cost of building and maintaining laboratory infrastructure creates barriers for smaller, less endowed academic institutions and small businesses to conduct cutting-edge scientific research or develop innova… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-deluzio-announces-230000-federal-grant-improve-health-safety | Congressman Deluzio Announces $230,000 Federal Grant to Improve Health & Safety Services for Older Veterans in Western PA | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman and Navy veteran Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that the Veterans Health Foundation is receiving $231,589 in federal grant funding to support the development of a new partnership model for Western Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Centers. Western PA is home to a large population of older veterans, and advocates for older veterans are concerned that when threats to their health and safety are reported to a local AAA, weak coordination and collaboration mechanisms with the local VA Medical Center can result in missed opportunities for care. The grant will help address those concerns and also support work with VA Medical Centers in Butler and Pittsburgh to pilot an innovative new program for the VA to better support patients experiencing elder mistreatment. The program is being led by VA Pittsburgh researcher Lena Makaroun, MD. “Every veteran who served wrote this country a blank check, and in return we have a sacred obligation to get them the best care possible,” said Congressman Deluzio. “I’m glad we're finding new ways to better coordinate to improve health and safety for older veterans in our region. My fellow veterans defended the freedoms we enjoy today and earned this care.” “This grant enables the Veterans Health Foundation, in partnership with VA Pittsburgh and Butler, to lead the development of a first-of-its-kind elder mistreatment intervention for older Veterans,” said Alanna Caffas, CEO of the Veterans Health Foundation. “Through the THRIVE program, we’re building a national model to improve care, safety, and quality of life for nearly 5 million older Veterans—starting right here in Pennsylvania. With congressional support, this project has the potential to transform how VA Medical Centers and local agencies protect and empower aging Veterans across the country.” The funding was provided through the Administration for Community Living and the Administration on Aging, sub-agencies of the U.S. Department … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-joins-jayapal-norcross-and-omar-in-introducing-landmark-bill-to-protect-and-empower-app-based-workers | Rep. Summer Lee Joins Jayapal, Norcross, and Omar in Introducing Landmark Bill to Protect and Empower App-Based Workers | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – DECEMBER 12, 2025 — Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) in introducing the Empowering App-Based Workers Act, groundbreaking legislation to bring transparency, fairness, and accountability to digital labor platforms such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Amazon Flex. The bill establishes critical guardrails to ensure that automated decision-making systems do not result in discrimination, wage theft, or price-gouging — and that the workers who keep these companies running have the information and protections they deserve. “App-based workers in Western Pennsylvania and across this country power our economy, yet far too many are left without basic transparency, stability, or fair pay,” said Congresswoman Summer Lee. “These companies use hidden algorithms and unpredictable pay structures that make it nearly impossible for workers to support their families. The Empowering App-Based Workers Act brings long-overdue accountability by requiring companies to be transparent about how they determine pay and assignments. Workers deserve protection from unfair and exploitative practices, and they deserve to receive their fair share of the value they create.” Other lead sponsors emphasized the urgent need for reform. “App-based workers work long hours, often with no consistency or predictability of how much they will make,” said Rep. Jayapal. “They are at the whim of algorithms that make automated decisions about who gets to work, and where, and when. Workers and consumers deserve a better system, where workers are protected, employment laws are followed, and where consumers have a transparent price.” “The Empowering App-Based Workers Act is a long-overdue step toward fairness and transparency for the millions of rideshare drivers and delivery app workers who keep our economy running,” said Rep. Norcross. “By guaranteeing transparent payment information and higher wages, these workers will finally receive a fair day… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2025/12/congresswoman-dean-and-senator-gillibrand-reintroduce-bill-to-empower-victims-of-significant-pfas-exposure-to-sue-manufacturers | Congresswoman Dean and Senator Gillibrand Reintroduce Bill to Empower Victims of Significant PFAS Exposure to Sue Manufacturers | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), reintroduced the PFAS Accountability Act to create a federal cause of action and allow courts to award medical monitoring for victims of PFAS exposure. The PFAS Accountability Act would allow courts to award medical monitoring for PFAS contamination victims to prevent premature morbidity, disability, or mortality. The legislation would also ensure victims of significant PFAS exposure can bring civil claims against manufacturers of PFAS and incentivize funding for PFAS safety research. “Victims of PFAS exposure deserve to know how their health and well-being have been compromised — and deserve the ability to demand justice from PFAS manufacturers,” Rep. Dean said. “Clean water is a right, yet communities in my district have long-suffered from the consequences of PFAS. That is why our bill would create a legal pathway for accountability and also fund more research so we better understand the generations of harm caused by PFAS manufacturers” “For years, companies have knowingly manufactured toxic, carcinogenic chemicals that have devastated families and communities. Those companies must be held accountable for their actions,” Senator Gillibrand said. “Our PFAS Accountability Act would help ensure that those exposed to dangerous PFAS chemicals have legal recourse and are able to access the long-term medical monitoring they need. I’m determined to deliver real justice for the victims of PFAS pollution in New York and across the country.” “Toxic forever chemicals are hurting communities across America. We know PFAS are linked to serious health issues including increased risk of several kinds of cancer, weakened immune response, and developmental effects in children. This legislation will give people who have been hurt by PFAS the opportunity to get justice, as well as incentivize further research into P… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-deluzio-hres-939 | Statement from Congressman Deluzio on H.Res. 939 | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | “Impeachment is one of Congress' most solemn responsibilities, and I take it very seriously. “I join so many patriots who have deep concerns with the dangerous actions of the President and his Administration. Any impeachment process requires more thought and investigation than this sloppy and rushed resolution. “Constitutional scholar Congressman Jamie Raskin leads Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee, and today I joined him in voting not to table the motion to be able to send this resolution for full consideration in the Judiciary Committee.“ | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4860 | What Trump’s latest dramatic Venezuela move means | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Originally published on CNN.com Analysis by Stephen Collinson The Trump administration’s seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela is one of the most dramatic twists yet in a military pressure campaign against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. The boarding of a foreign ship is an unusual step and expands a US operation already highlighted by strikes against more than 20 boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean that the administration claims carried drug traffickers. Early reports suggest the swoop by US Coast Guard personnel, with the backing of the Navy and law enforcement agencies, poses fewer legal and constitutional concerns than the campaign against the boats and Trump’s imminent threats of military action on Venezuelan soil. The vessel, the Skipper, was seized in international waters and was carrying Venezuelan crude, a senior US official said. A federal judge had previously issued a warrant for its seizure because of alleged links to Iran-backed terror groups. Still, Trump’s relish in announcing the take-over of the ship and Attorney General Pam Bondi’s release of a video showing US personnel rappelling onto its decks from a helicopter underscore the political significance of the moment. With his characteristic flair for the dramatic, Trump announced to the press that the US had boarded a “large tanker, very large, largest one ever seized, actually.” While the tanker might not have been directly related to the current showdown between Trump and Maduro, its interdiction will be seen in the context of a massive US naval build-up in the Caribbean, which is part of an apparent attempt to force Maduro out of power or to convince his subordinates to oust him. What’s at stake for Trump and Venezuela Millions of Venezuelans would welcome Maduro’s departure after grim years under an authoritarian regime that has impoverished the country, imposed repression and forced millions of people to flee poverty and persecution. So, the Washington controversy over Trump’s intentions in Venezuela is less… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-deluzio-statement-house-passage-fy26-ndaa | Congressman Deluzio Statement on House Passage of the FY26 NDAA | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | “I voted NO tonight because the D.C. swampy machine did the bidding of the defense industrial complex by stripping out important bipartisan provisions that I secured in the annual defense bill to protect public money from price gouging and to make sure defense corporations cannot block our troops from fixing their own gear and equipment. “They took out provisions—often that had support in both the House and the Senate from Republicans and Democrats alike—that challenged corporate power, returned collective bargaining rights to workers, and protected public money from getting ripped off by defense contractors. “We need a military that has what it needs to keep us safe and win any fight that comes our way. And we need a Pentagon and a Congress that better protect public money, do not union bust patriotic civil servants, and are not afraid to push back against the defense industrial complex.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-led-fight-congress-keep-navy-reserve-centers-open-he-won | Deluzio Led the Fight in Congress to Keep Navy Reserve Centers Open. He Won. | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – After learning that the U.S. Senate snuck a provision into the annual defense bill to close America’s Navy Reserve Centers (NRCs), Western Pennsylvania Congressman and Navy veteran Chris Deluzio (PA-17) successfully led the fight to remove the provision and keep Navy Reserve Centers open. This included the NRC in Moon Township, PA at the 911th Airlift Wing—in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District—and in Harrisburg and Avoca, PA. With these centers set to remain open, our nation's Navy Reserve will stay trained, supported, and ready to do our country’s bidding—anytime, anywhere. "It's important that regions like ours have Navy Reserve Centers so that Sailors can keep their ties to the fleet if we need to mobilize them for active-duty service,” said Congressman Chris Deluzio. “I am proud that I won the fight to protect the Navy Reserve Centers in Western Pennsylvania and across the country—these are important facilities to support our Navy reservists who stand at the ready to mobilize for service.” NRCs perform administrative, training, and support to Navy Reserve Sailors, ensuring readiness for the country's Navy Reserve. Congressman Deluzio helped craft the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act—or NDAA—as a member of the House Armed Service Committee. The version that he voted for did not include the elimination of Navy Reserve Centers. However, the Senate-passed version of the NDAA added a provision to close the more than 100 Navy Reserve Centers across the country, including one in the district that Congressman Deluzio represents. Congressman Deluzio and his office worked for months to remove the provision from the final compromise text of the defense bill. Congressman Deluzio led a letter to the Armed Service Committee leadership signed by eighteen of his congressional colleagues, both Republicans and Democrats. The full text of the letter is available here and his efforts were covered by KDKA TV news in Pittsburgh. Ultimately, his efforts were successful. When the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4851 | New Report from Senator Warren’s Office Reveals Trump Administration Siphoned At Least $2 Billion from Military Budget for Immigration Enforcement | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative John Garamendi (D-Calif.) released a new report detailing the Trump administration’s diversion of funds and resources from the Department of Defense (DoD) to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for immigration enforcement, and its impact on readiness and morale. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), along with Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) and Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.) co-authored the report. Under a second Trump administration, the U.S. military has become heavily involved in immigration enforcement. Senator Warren’s new report, the first detailed review of the Pentagon’s spending on immigration, found that DoD has committed at least $2 billion to support immigration enforcement through mobilizing and deploying troops to American cities and the Southern border, deporting and transporting immigrants on military aircrafts, detaining individuals on U.S. military installations, and more. “It’s an insult to our service members that Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem are using the defense budget as a slush fund for political stunts. Stripping military resources to promote a wasteful political agenda doesn’t make our military stronger or Americans safer,” said Senator Warren. “Congress needs to step in and hold the Trump Administration accountable for mishandling billions of taxpayer dollars.” “When President Trump recklessly diverts our military to support immigration enforcement, our armed forces pay the price. As this report shows, these disruptions come at a significant cost, in both dollars and readiness,” said Representative Garamendi. Despite an unprecedented $170 billion budget allocated to DHS, it’s unclear how much DoD has received in reimbursement for any of its spending on immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, the military is fundin… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4852 | Houlahan Champions Key Reforms and Readiness Investments in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, successfully secured 40 priorities in the bipartisan, bicameral compromise of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The conference report released last week reflects months of negotiations and delivers major reforms to strengthen military readiness, protect servicemembers and their families, and safeguard America’s competitive edge at a time of rapid and unpredictable change within the Department of Defense. “This year’s NDAA, which includes a 3.8 percent pay increase for all servicemembers, strengthens military readiness and reaffirms our commitment to the people who serve,” said Houlahan. “I’m especially proud that we delivered landmark protections for military women by permanently codifying Women’s Initiative Teams across every service branch, an achievement that was not included in the Senate bill but one I fought to keep in the final package. These protections strengthen our force, our families, and our national security, and are vital under an Administration working to sideline women and erase their contributions. I’m grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for helping us get this across the finish line.” | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-trumps-visit-pennsylvania | Boyle Statement on Trump’s Visit to Pennsylvania | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA, PA – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement ahead of Trump’s visit to Pennsylvania: “Donald Trump is returning to my state, where all throughout the campaign last year he promised to lower costs on ‘day one’. And now one year later? Prices are higher than ever thanks to his policies. In fact, Donald Trump now calls the cost-of-living crisis a ‘con’ — but the real con was his promise to lower prices. Donald Trump cares more about building ballrooms and giving tax breaks to billionaires than he does about struggling Pennsylvania families.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-deluzios-bill-rename-sewickley-post-office-after-local-historian | Congressman Deluzio’s Bill to Rename Sewickley Post Office After Local Historian & Author Unanimously Passes U.S. House of Reps | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Chris Deluzio’s (PA-17) bipartisan legislation to rename the post office in Sewickley, PA at 521 Thorn Street after Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously by a voice vote. It is a significant step forward in commemorating the beloved Western Pennsylvania community leader, local historian, and author. In 2000, Mrs. Cole published Their Story: The History of Blacks/African Americans in Sewickley & Edgeworth. This book documented a significant and often-overlooked part of the Sewickley Valley community, and was the culmination of 20 years of research, including more than 100 interviews with community members. “Post offices are more than just a place to send mail and packages—they are public institutions that should reflect the community’s proud past,” said Congressman Deluzio. “Sewickley has a rich history, and community pillars like Mrs. Bettie Cole have been important to telling that shared story. Her community service should be honored. That’s why I’m proud to lead the effort to memorialize Bettie’s contributions by renaming Sewickley’s post office after her, and I thank my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives for recognizing the importance of this acknowledgement.” Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole was born in Edgeworth, PA, on April 5, 1923. She moved to Sewickley in 1939, where she spent the rest of her life. She was a 1940 graduate of Sewickley High School. Shortly after graduation, she married and had two daughters who she raised and nurtured. In 1988, she retired from Point Park College (now Point Park University) as the associate director of office services and director of the mailing department. While employed at Point Park, Mrs. Cole earned her Associate of Arts degree in Journalism and Communications, and was inducted into Alpha Sigma Lambda (National Honor Society for part-time students) as one of the 13 charter members of Point Park’s Gamma Epsilon Chapter. She boasted that at the time, she was possibly (… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-introduces-strengthening-trade-enforcement-and-evasion-limitations-act | Deluzio Introduces Strengthening Trade Enforcement and Evasion Limitations Act | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the Strengthening Trade Enforcement and Evasion Limitations Act, or STEEL Act. This is legislation that will enhance trade enforcement and prevent dumping, an unfair trade practice by foreign nations that sell subsidized goods in the United States and devalue the prices of American steel and other domestic products. “Western Pennsylvanians know how decades of wimpy trade law enforcement have hurt American workers and industry,” said Congressman Deluzio. “We need stronger enforcement, and that means stopping trade cheats from ripping us off. I was glad to work with Congressman Mike Kelly on this bill to put some muscle back into our trade enforcement laws and help level the playing field for American jobs and industries.” "For years, foreign steel producers have undercut American steel and tube producers by exporting their product at prices below the cost of production. These harmful -- and even illegal -- trade practices have hurt Pennsylvania steel producers, leading to job losses in communities across Pennsylvania and the United States," said Rep. Kelly. "The Strengthening Trade Enforcement and Evasion Limitations (STEEL) Act puts American companies first, and it fully rejects the idea that foreign companies can participate in the U.S. market against U.S. companies without playing by the same rules." The full bill text is availablehere. The STEEL Act is endorsed by many groups, including the American Iron and Steel Institute and the Committee on Pipe and Tube Imports (CPTI). For too long, bad actors have sought to evade U.S. trade laws through fraud, transshipment and other schemes. These actions have hurt American businesses and workers, including in the American steel industry. By allowing Customs and Border Protection to initiate investigations on its own initiative when it finds evidence of evasion of antidumping or countervailing duty orders, this bill will give CBP an additional tool to crack down on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4849 | Democratic Women’s Caucus, Democratic Senators, & House Democrats Blast Army for Sexual Misconduct Failures; Demand Accountability | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | WASHINGTON, DC – Monday, December 8, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), DWC Servicewomen, Women Veterans and Military Task Force Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), DWC Progressive Caucus Liaison Jill Tokuda (HI-02), and DWC members Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led 58 members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, House Democrats, and Democratic Senators in a letter to the Department of Defense Inspector General demanding accountability for the Army’s failure to stop widespread sexual misconduct. Recently, over 80 women joined a lawsuit alleging that Dr. Major Blaine McGraw made sexual advances, directed lewd comments towards them, and secretly recorded patients during exams while working at Ford Hood and Tripler Army Medical Center. Dr. McGraw was not suspended from his position until this October. In their letter, the Members and Senators expressed their outrage over Army leadership’s inaction despite numerous complaints from servicewomen and military wives that Dr. McGraw had sexually exploited women in his care for years. They also explained some of the unconscionable abuses women experienced, including details from the story of Jane Doe. In their letter, the Members and Senators shared how the Army ignored Jane Doe’s attempts to report her abuse: “After reportedly being assaulted during a patient visit with Dr. McGraw, Jane Doe said she begged a desk attendant to make a report. Instead, she was told to ‘call or send an email.’ Jane Doe alleges she called the hospital seven different times, but she was dismissed and hung up on each time. The purported lack of response and urgency to respond to these complaints would clearly violate reporting policy and the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program protocols.” The Members and Senators also expressed deep concern in their letter that this abuse is part of a recurring pattern of the Army failing to intervene in cases of sexual misconduct: “In the lawsuit, female servicemembers an… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2025/12/congresswoman-dean-demands-answers-from-secretary-rubio-on-abrupt-de-authorization-of-local-passport-acceptance-facilities | Congresswoman Dean Demands Answers from Secretary Rubio on Abrupt De-Authorization of Local Passport Acceptance Facilities | 2025-12-08 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding clarity on why local passport acceptance facilities — including Boyertown, Pottstown, and Jenkintown libraries — were deauthorized from accepting passport applications. In Fiscal Year 2025, the State Department received a record more than 23.3 million passport applications. Passport acceptance facilities alleviate the strain on the State Department to process new and renewed passports — and offer local sites for Americans seeking to travel for family, work, or recreation. Yet across the country, the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ Office of Acceptance Facility Oversight sent notices to public libraries to clarify whether the institution is “a private, charitable, non-profit, or other type of non-governmental organization” or is “government owned and operated” by a local jurisdiction. Each institution had just 14 days from the receipt of the attestation to complete it. Following months of silence from the State Department, some of these institutions that are not government owned and operated were recently sent deactivation notices, ordering them to cease passport operations immediately. “Our public libraries are a beacon — offering a breadth of resources right in our communities, including the ability to accept passport applications,” Rep. Dean said. “From Boyertown to Pottstown to Jenkintown, our district depends on the accessibility of passport acceptance facilities and our libraries rely on this program for crucial revenue. At at time when more Americans than ever are seeking passports, it is incomprehensible for the State Department to take away such a sensible, time-saving function.” The fees libraries receive for executing applications make up substantial portions of their operating budgets, in some cases as high as 12%. Changing their authorization status mid-year, without providing opportunities for institutions to wind down operations, will force many libraries to slash employee salaries or lay off s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4845 | Representatives Houlahan and Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Communication and Readiness for our Servicemembers and their Families in Japan | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA), along with original co-sponsors Representatives Steven Horsford (D-NV), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Rob Wittman (R-VA), introduced the Improving Notification for Operational Readiness and Families (INFORM) Act, a bipartisan bill directing the Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a pilot program to deliver timely, mission-critical information directly to servicemembers and military families stationed at Marine Corps Installations Pacific in Okinawa, Japan. Under the bill, DoD will automatically enroll eligible servicemembers and adult dependents to receive text messages providing updates on spouse employment opportunities, childcare availability, TRICARE benefits, and Department-wide policy changes. The initiative, which provides the option to opt out, aims to streamline communication and reduce reliance on fragmented channels such as social media, newsletters, and installation-specific platforms. The bill also directs DoD to report to Congress by October 1, 2027, on participation, outcomes, costs, and whether the program should be expanded Department-wide. By consolidating routine updates into a single, efficient push-text system, the initiative is expected to reduce duplicative outreach efforts and improve long-term communication efficiency. “Military families deserve clear, consistent, and reliable communication, especially those stationed overseas,” said Representative Chrissy Houlahan. “Our bill ensures that servicemembers and their families on Okinawa get the information they need directly to their phones, without having to dig through multiple systems or outdated channels. As a former Air Force officer and daughter of a naval officer, I know how much this simple, modern approach to getting timely information can improve quality of life and readiness.” "Having served overseas with my own family, I know firsthand that clear and timely communication can make all the difference. Whether it’s chi… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2025/12/reps-dean-and-mace-join-senators-booker-and-paul-to-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-promote-research-and-access-to-potential-life-saving-drugs | Reps. Dean and Mace Join Sens. Booker and Paul on Bill to Expand Research and Access to Potential Life Saving Drugs | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Freedom to Heal Act to remove regulatory hurdles that inhibit research and access to potentially lifesaving treatments heavily restricted by Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) to introduced companion legislation. The biparistan legislation is co-sponsored by U.S. Representatives Lou Correa (CA-46), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Ted Lieu (CA-36), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), and Morgan Luttrell (TX-08). The federal Right to Try law permits patients who have been diagnosed with life-threatening diseases or conditions, and who have exhausted all approved treatment options, access to certain treatments that have not yet received final FDA approval. In general, a drug is eligible for Right to Try use after a Phase 1 clinical trial has been completed for that drug, but prior to the drug being approved or licensed by the FDA. Under the terms of the federal Right to Try law, states remain free to permit or prohibit Right to Try use under their own laws. In recent years, two substances currently classified as Schedule I drugs—MDMA and psilocybin—have shown exceptional promise in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including treatment resistant depression and PTSD. In Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials, these drugs have been shown to be safe and effective—so effective that FDA has designated them “breakthrough therapies,” meaning that they demonstrate substantial improvement over any currently available therapies. However, the DEA currently lacks a pathway under the Right to Try law to register and approve physicians to administer these potentially life-saving drugs. TheFreedom to Heal Act would create a Schedule I Right to Try physician registration process that would give people with severe, life-threatening conditions, including Veterans, a legal, supervised path to access these safe and effective therapies that have shown exceptional promise,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-bonamici-moylan-restart-push-protect-workers-ai-and-robot-bosses | Deluzio, Bonamici, Moylan Restart Push to Protect Workers from AI and Robot Bosses | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Congressman James Moylan (GU-AL) reintroduced legislation to protect workers from AI-based discrimination and strengthen transparency in management and hiring decisions. The No Robot Bosses Act would fight back against discrimination from Artificial intelligence (AI)-based hiring tools by adding protections for job applicants and employees related to automated decision systems. The legislation also requires employers to train users on responsible system management and disclose when and how these systems are being used. “It’s the Wild West out there for AI, and Congress should not twiddle its thumbs. It’s time to take up proposals that will protect the humanity and rights of workers,” said Congressman Deluzio. “The No Robot Bosses Act would step in to put in place common-sense guardrails during the hiring, disciplinary, or firing processes, fighting back against the rising threat of misuse and abuse of AI technologies.” “As more companies rely on artificial intelligence to make hiring decisions, we must establish safeguards to protect workers from potential discrimination,” said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. “There are numerous examples of flawed AI systems that produce biased outcomes for people of different backgrounds, especially for lower wage jobs. No one should be shut out of a future job because of a machine’s decision. We must act now to keep the doors of opportunity open to all who are seeking employment.” "AI can improve the hiring process, but only if people can trust the systems behind it," said Congressman Moylan. "This bill strikes the right balance by encouraging innovation while putting commonsense safeguards in place so workers aren’t disadvantaged by untested or biased algorithms. At the end of the day, human judgment still needs to guide employment decisions, ensuring that the hiring process remains rooted in transparency and accountability." AI has advanced considerably even since the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4853 | Pentagon Claims It “Absolutely” Knows Who It Killed in Boat Strikes. Prove It, Lawmaker Says. | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Originally published in The Intercept Written by Nick Turse After Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson declared the War Department was certain about the identities of supposed drug smugglers killed in boat strikes, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., had some questions about the intelligence. When Houlahan called on Wilson to appear before Congress, however, the outspoken and controversial spokesperson suddenly went silent. “I can tell you that every single person who we have hit thus far who is in a drug boat carrying narcotics to the United States is a narcoterrorist. Our intelligence has confirmed that, and we stand by it,” Wilson said on Tuesday during a pseudo Pentagon press briefing where attendance was limited to media outlets that have agreed to limits on the scope of their reporting. “Our intelligence absolutely confirms who these people are,” she said. “I can tell you that, without a shadow of a doubt, every single one of our military and civilian lawyers knows that these individuals are narcoterrorists.” In exclusive comments to The Intercept, Houlahan expressed her doubts and demanded proof. “If there is intelligence that ‘absolutely confirms’ this — present it. Come before the House or Senate Intelligence committees and let Congress provide the proper oversight and checks and balances the American people deserve,” said Houlahan, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. “Put the whispers and doubts to rest once and for all. If there is intelligence to ‘absolutely confirm’ this, the Congress is ready to receive it. Until we all see it, you can surely understand why we are skeptical.” Both the House Armed Services Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, both of which Houlahan serves on, routinely receive classified briefings from the military. Wilson — who touted a “new era” of worki to “keep the American people informed and to ensure transparency” on Tuesday — did not respond to questions or requests for… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-announces-28-million-federal-grants-support-14-western-pa-fire | Deluzio Announces $2.8 Million in Federal Grants to Support 14 Western PA Fire Departments | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that fourteen Western Pennsylvania fire departments are receiving more than $2.8 million in federal grant funding to support their public safety missions. This followed outreach from Congressman Deluzio’s office to bring home grants like these back to Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. The funding was provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via the Department of Homeland Security’s Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs. The majority of the funding will help fourteen Western PA fire departments purchase critical equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources through the AFG program. Just under $1 million will help one department with firefighter recruitment and retention through the SAFER program. A total of $2,831,964.22 in federal funding is coming to fire departments in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District. "I am thrilled to announce that fourteen Western Pennsylvania fire departments are getting federal dollars to help them do the hard work to keep all of us safe,” said Congressman Deluzio. “These grants will help our local fire departments buy gear and equipment and better recruit and keep more firefighters on the force. Our first responders show up for all of us in our times of need—I will always have their back and push to make sure our federal government does, too. I encourage other fire departments in Western Pennsylvania to apply for this funding—my office stands ready to support your applications as best we can.” “We would like to thank Congressman Deluzio and his staff for the assistance they provided in us obtaining our FEMA AFG grant,” said Jim Essek, President of the Harmony Township Volunteer Fire Dept. “We know this grant is very competitive, and I’m sure his letter helped us in purchasing the air compressor and cascade system. Not only will this grant assist our department… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-warren-lawmakers-renew-fight-honor-wwii-cadet-nurses | Deluzio, Warren, Lawmakers Renew Fight to Honor WWII Cadet Nurses | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Angus King (I-Maine), along with U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), reintroduced the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act, a bill honoring women who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during WWII with honorary veteran status. The bill would recognize former Cadet Nurses' service to the country and provide them with honorary veterans status, honorable discharges, a service medal, a burial plaque or grave marker, and other commendations. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) also joined in co-sponsoring the bill in the Senate. During WWII, a severe shortage of trained nurses threatened the United States’ ability to meet domestic and military medical needs. As a result, Congress established the Cadet Nurse Corps, an integrated, uniformed service of the Public Health Administration, in 1943 to provide women with expedited nursing education in exchange for "essential military or civilian nursing for the duration of the war." In 1944, the Federal Security Agency identified "national recognition for rendering a vital war service" as a privilege of service in the Corps. In total, nearly 120,000 women completed the Corps' rigorous training and served in military hospitals, VA hospitals, Marine hospitals, private hospitals, public health agencies, and public hospitals until the program ended in 1948. One of those women, Cadet Nurse Elizabeth "Betty" Beecher, trained to become a Cadet Nurse in Boston, Massachusetts, and then served as a nurse at a Staten Island, N.Y., marine hospital near the end of WWII. "We prevented a total collapse of the health care system," she said. "Had we not stepped up and volunteered and enlisted in the Corps, I'm afraid the country would have been demoralized and our boys would have come home to a sick country." “Cadet nurses help the United States and our Allies win World War II,” said Congr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4842 | Representatives Houlahan and Sessions Introduce the Independence Investment Fund Act to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Biotechnology and Emerging Technologies | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) has introduced the bipartisan Independence Investment Fund Act, legislation establishing a dedicated investment fund within the Department of the Treasury to support U.S. based companies developing critical and emerging technologies, including biotechnology. She is joined in this effort by Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) as Co-lead, with Congressman Ro Khanna, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney, and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice serving as original cosponsors. The bill creates a federal investment mechanism designed to bridge the funding “valley of death,” where promising early-stage technologies often fail to reach commercialization due to limited access to capital. By providing strategic seed to mid-stage equity investments, the fund aims to de-risk innovation, counter adversarial foreign investment, strengthen national and economic security, and accelerate the development of technologies central to America’s future competitiveness. “Too many promising biotech and other emerging tech companies fall into the ‘valley of death,’ when critical early capital is hardest to secure. Meanwhile, the Chinese Communist Party is investing billions, and the U.S. is falling behind. By creating a government-backed, privately run investment fund, our legislation gives small and mid-sized innovators, especially in biotechnology, the strategic capital they need to bring breakthrough technologies to market. I’m proud to partner with Rep. Sessions on this effort and grateful for our joint leadership of the BIOTech Caucus as we work to strengthen America’s technological edge,” said Congresswoman Houlahan. “Our national security depends on our ability to innovate faster and more effectively than our adversaries,” said Congressman Sessions. “The Independence Investment Fund Act strengthens America’s position by directing strategic investments into technologies that are essential for our prosperity and long-term security. This bill ensures that America—not China—sets the p… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://scanlon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1980 | Ranking Member Scanlon’s Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans’ Misguided Balanced Budget Amendment Push | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Mary Gay Scanlon | S001205 | scanlon.house.gov | scanlon | https://scanlon.house.gov/news/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on Republicans’ misguided attempt to advance a balanced budget amendment, just as they add trillions of dollars to the national debt by gifting their billionaire buddies generous handouts on the backs of hardworking Americans. Below are Ranking Member Scanlon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing. WATCH Ranking Member Scanlon’s opening statement. “Good morning, and thank you to our witnesses for testifying today. The decisions that Congress makes about the economy, about taxes, spending, and budgets, are, or should be, decisions about values—who we’re fighting for, what kind of country we are, or want to be, and the future we’re trying to create for our children. That brings us to the topic of today’s hearing, a balanced budget constitutional amendment—a misguided proposal about how to address the often competing values and interests that must be taken into account when crafting our national budget. Of course, we all share the goal of developing smart, efficient fiscal policy and budgets, but for decades, Republican presidents and members of Congress have talked a big game about “fiscal responsibility” while enacting policies that have exploded the federal deficit and the national debt. It wasn't that long ago, about 25 years, when under the Clinton administration the US had a balanced budget, fueled in part by a combination of tax increases, spending cuts and reduced military spending. But since then, in the early 2000s and again during the first Trump administration, Republicans have handed the ultrawealthy huge tax breaks, eroding the federal government’s revenue base and threatening our ability to fund essential programs that Americans rely on. Time and again, these policies have failed to produce the broader benefits for all Americans that the advocates of “trickle down economics” have prom… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-summer-lee-joyce-beatty-introduce-bill-to-break-barriers-in-stem-and-strengthen-america-s-future-workforce | Reps. Summer Lee, Joyce Beatty Introduce Bill to Break Barriers in STEM and Strengthen America’s Future Workforce | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON, D.C. – DECEMBER 3, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) announced the introduction of the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act, legislation designed to close persistent equity gaps in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and expand high-quality STEM education access for girls and students from underrepresented communities. As STEM careers continue to drive economic growth and shape the future workforce, women and people of color remain significantly underrepresented. Recent declines in national mathematics performance have sharpened the urgency. According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 22% of twelfth-grade students performed at or above the proficient level in mathematics in 2024. Black and Hispanic twelfth graders scored three and five percentage points lower than their 2019 averages, and female twelfth graders experienced nearly double the decline in math scores compared to their male peers. "Pittsburgh is a growing beacon for the tech industry but resources and opportunities often do not extend to students in public schools right next door, particularly for our girls and underrepresented communities,” said Congresswoman Lee. “The 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act brings us one step closer to closing the education equity gap and ensuring all of our youth can bring their talents to this thriving industry. I am proud to co-lead this bill to support the next innovative generation of students." “Our nation cannot afford to leave talent on the sidelines,” said Congresswoman Beatty. “Expanding STEM opportunities for girls and underrepresented minorities is essential for our economic future, our national competitiveness, and the next generation of innovators. This bill is an investment in the students who will build the world we live in tomorrow.” The 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act will: Direct the Depar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-calls-for-immediate-extension-of-aca-tax-credits-during-shadow-hearing | Rep. Summer Lee Calls for Immediate Extension of ACA Tax Credits During Shadow Hearing | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | (Link to video) WASHINGTON, D.C. – DECEMBER 2, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) participated in an Education and Workforce HELP Subcommittee Democratic shadow hearing titled “Republican Priorities: Billionaire Tax Breaks, Not Health Care for Working Families,” where she called for the urgent extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits and renewed her push for Medicare for All. The shadow hearing convened health policy experts, patient advocates, and small business owners to discuss rising health care costs and the devastating consequences of failing to extend the ACA’s enhanced subsidies before the end of the year. During her remarks, Rep. Lee condemned Republican efforts to cut Medicaid and allow ACA tax credits to expire, warning that families across Western Pennsylvania and the country will see their premiums spike by thousands of dollars if Congress fails to act. “People are rationing care in America like they had to ration food in the Great Depression. They are deciding if they can even afford to get the MRI, let alone the treatment for whatever the MRI uncovers,” Lee said. “We are the only wealthy nation that has not figured out a universal healthcare system. We have so much research and data that shows a Medicare for all, single-payer system will not only allow more folks to get basic healthcare, but it’s significantly cheaper than what we have now. Rep. Lee highlighted that more than 24,000 residents in Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District rely on ACA tax credits to afford coverage. Without congressional action, a 60-year-old couple in the district could see annual premiums rise by more than $12,000, while a working family of four could face increases exceeding $5,000. A central focus of Rep. Lee’s participation was the testimony of her constituent, Tori Baggot, a small business owner from Pittsburgh who relies on Pennie, Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace, to manage a chronic illness. Ms. Baggot currently pays $197 per month for coverage but would pay … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-joins-colleagues-in-reintroducing-ai-civil-rights-act-to-eliminate-algorithmic-discrimination-and-protect-civil-rights | Rep. Summer Lee Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing AI Civil Rights Act to Eliminate Algorithmic Discrimination and Protect Civil Rights | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Bill Text (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 2, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-11), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rep. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), along with a growing coalition of civil rights advocates, to reintroduce the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Act — comprehensive legislation to prevent companies from using biased and discriminatory AI-powered algorithms to help make critical decisions in Americans’ lives, ensure algorithms are tested before and after deployment, and increase transparency of complex algorithms used for critical decisions. “I represent neighborhoods that know what it feels like to be overpoliced, underinvested, and overlooked. If artificial intelligence is shaping people’s lives, then we must mitigate the harm it causes. This legislation puts up the necessary guardrails in an age of disinformation and misinformation. I’m grateful to Representatives Yvette Clarke, Pramila Jayapal, and Ayanna Pressley for co-leading this effort and for Senator Ed Markey for his partnership on this bill. We can and should be innovative with our technology, but never at the cost of our civil rights,” said Rep. Lee. “The AI Civil Rights Act represents a bold new front in our ongoing battle to protect the rights, dignity, and safety of every American. From developers to deployers, this legislation will place strict, strong, and unambiguous guardrails on the creation and use of artificial intelligence. I am deeply grateful to Senator Ed Markey for his steadfast leadership in introducing this critical bill. Together, we are making it very clear that innovation must never come at the expense of civil rights or justice,” said Rep. Clarke. “As AI innovation grows, it is incumbent on us all to prioritize the safety, rights, and opportunity of all people—especially the Black, brown, and marginalized communities who disproportionately bear the burden of biased and discriminatory systems,” said Rep. Pressley. “We cannot allow AI to b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-valadao-work-bolster-election-security | Deluzio, Valadao Work to Bolster Election Security | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the Strengthening Election Cybersecurity to Uphold Respect for Elections through Independent Testing (SECURE IT) Act. This bipartisan bill would require that voting systems undergo simulated cyberattacks as part of their standard certification process to help bolster the security of our election systems from foreign and domestic bad actors. “We’ve got to do everything we can to shore up America’s cybersecurity and voting systems and help make sure they remain strong and secure,” said Congressman Deluzio. “I’m proud that this bipartisan bill will help identify and fix voting system vulnerabilities and conduct important system testing. We must make sure America’s democratic infrastructure can weather any and all attacks from our adversaries.” “Ensuring trust in our nation’s elections is vital, and in order for people to have confidence in our democratic process, we need to be doing everything we can to secure any vulnerabilities,” said Congressman Valadao. “The SECURE IT Act would proactively help discover potential flaws in our electoral system by outlining robust system security check requirements, and I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan effort to strengthen our election infrastructure.” Background: The security of America’s election infrastructure is central to maintaining voters’ confidence in the democratic process. While federal law requires the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to test and certify voting system hardware and software, current regulations under the Help America Vote Act of 2002 do not explicitly mandate penetration testing—a key cybersecurity practice that helps identify system vulnerabilities. The SECURE IT Act strengthens election security by directing the EAC to incorporate penetration testing into its certification process and establish a voluntary coordinated vulnerability disclosure program, enabling independent researchers to examine election systems for potential cybersecur… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://scanlon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1979 | Scanlon, Huffman, Bonamici, McBath, DeSaulnier Urge Department of Education To Halt Transfer of Special Education Programs To HHS | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Mary Gay Scanlon | S001205 | scanlon.house.gov | scanlon | https://scanlon.house.gov/news/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) last week led Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Lucy McBath (GA-07), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) and 37 House Democrats in urging the Department of Education to halt efforts to transfer special education programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Relocation of IDEA programs would violate congressional intent and threaten to further upend the lives of millions of students with disabilities and their families. The members’ inquiry is a follow up to an April 21 letter to address similar questions and concerns. “As we discussed in our April 21 letter, students with disabilities across the country rely on IDEA to access the free appropriate public education to which they are legally entitled. Shifting IDEA oversight to HHS without congressional authorization is not only illegal, but it also jeopardizes federal investments in and oversight over special education programs,” the members wrote. “Despite this Administration’s previous attempt to eliminate nearly the entire staff at the OSERS, the Department of Education remains the only federal agency with expertise, institutional knowledge, and established relationships with state and local education agencies to properly administer IDEA. We remain concerned that moving IDEA to HHS would improperly shift special education toward a medical model rather than an educational right,” the members continued. The members requested answers to the following questions by December 22, 2025: What steps has the Department taken towards transferring IDEA administration to another federal agency? What statutory authority do you have to move IDEA programs to another agency? What evidence do you have that such a transfer will not negatively affect students with disabilities’ access to a free appropriate public education? If you were to move forward with a transfer despite lacking the necessary authority, what office within HH… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4841 | My Statement on FBI Request for Interviews | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Rep. Houlahan's Statement on the FBI Request for Interview President Trump is using the FBI as a tool to intimidate and harass Members of Congress. Yesterday, the FBI contacted the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms requesting interviews. No amount of intimidation or harassment will ever stop us from doing our jobs and honoring our Constitution. We swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. That oath lasts a lifetime, and we intend to keep it. We will not be bullied. We will never give up the ship. # # # | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4844 | Rep. Houlahan introduces legislation to strengthen biopharmaceutical manufacturing | 2025-11-24 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Originally appeared in Pennsylvania Business Report Written by Liz Carey Rep. Houlahan introduces legislation to strengthen biopharmaceutical manufacturing U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) recently introduced a bicameral, bipartisan bill aimed at strengthening domestic biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The Biomanufacturing Excellence Act would promote U.S. leadership in biotechnology, lawmakers said. Companion legislation was also introduced in the U.S. Senate. “Southeastern Pennsylvania has a storied history as a global leader in the life sciences,” Houlahan said. “Yet too many of our breakthroughs struggle to reach patients and markets because we lack the biomanufacturing capacity to scale and commercialize them. That gap threatens jobs, our regional competitiveness, and our access to medicines, applications, solutions and treatments Americans and our nation need. Our bipartisan Biomanufacturing Excellence Act tackles this head-on by creating a national Center of Excellence to drive innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The bill would cut costs, speed production, and grow our biotech workforce here in our Commonwealth. As competitors like the Chinese Communist Party race to dominate this space, we cannot afford to fall behind.” The legislation will reinvest in domestic biopharmaceutical manufacturing, while reducing the country’s dependence on foreign supply chains and expanding access to cutting-edge medicines, law makers said. Specifically, the legislation will establish a public-private center dedicated to advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing, the National Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Center of Excellence. The bill is endorsed by Life Sciences Pennsylvania, as well as other national and state science-based organizations. “Pennsylvania’s collaborative life sciences ecosystem has made our commonwealth a national leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing for decades. We recognize the importance of the bipartisan and bicameral Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Center of Excellence Act. Thi… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4840 | Congressional Democrats Introduce Legislation to Reverse SNAP Cuts and Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans | 2025-11-22 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | WASHINGTON — Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), and House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Ranking Member Jahana Hayes (CT-05) were joined by U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), in introducing the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025. The legislation would repeal all the devastating Republican cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) made in the Republicans' Big Ugly Bill. The bicameral legislation is supported by over 190 House Democrats and every Democratic Senator. Congress has upheld a 50-year bipartisan commitment that Americans should not go hungry, but the Republicans' Big Ugly Bill breaks that promise with the largest SNAP cuts in history. To fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, Congressional Republicans approved cuts that the Congressional Budget Office estimates will eliminate $187 billion in food assistance over the next decade, even as President Trump's tariffs increase grocery prices. These Republican cuts will take meals away from millions of Americans, including children, seniors, veterans, workers and people with disabilities, while harming farmers, ranchers, small businesses and grocers who rely on SNAP dollars. Additionally, the Republicans' Big Ugly Bill creates a massive unfunded mandate on state governments that could force deep cuts or even eliminate SNAP entirely. “President Trump has spent his first year in office repeatedly attacking our nation’s most effective anti-hunger program at a time when his tariffs are contributing to record food prices. His Big Ugly Bill cut SNAP – a basic needs food assistance program – by $187 billion, taking food a… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4839 | Houlahan District Office Receives Bomb Threat | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | West Chester District Office 709 E. Gay Street, Suite 4 West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: (610) 883-5050 Open: Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm Open by Appointment: Thursday and Friday Sí, se habla español Reading District Office 201 Penn Street, Suite 201 Reading, PA 19601 Phone: (610) 295-0815 Open: Wednesday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Open by Appointment: Monday and Tuesday Sí, se habla español | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-and-bicameral-coalition-reintroduce-disarm-hate-act | Rep. Summer Lee and Bicameral Coalition Reintroduce Disarm Hate Act | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 21, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), along with Representatives James Clyburn (SC-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), John Garamendi (CA-08), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), David Min (CA-47), and Nikema Williams (GA-06), reintroduced the Disarm Hate Act to prevent individuals convicted of violent misdemeanor hate crimes from purchasing or possessing firearms. The Disarm Hate Act would address the dangerous gap in current federal law by providing that individuals who have been convicted of a misdemeanor-level hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor crime after a judicial finding that they acted with hate or bias motivation, are prohibited from buying or possessing guns. “Representing a community still healing from the trauma of the Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting, I see every day the deadly consequences of allowing white supremacists and hate-motivated individuals access to weapons of war,” said Rep. Lee. "In this moment, when division, bigotry, and political violence are being openly stoked and normalized by the Trump administration, we cannot ignore how that hatred trickles down into our streets, our schools, and our sacred spaces. The Disarm Hate Act is a necessary step to confront the rising tide of anti-Black racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-Asian violence, anti-trans hate, and all forms of bigotry threatening our communities. Our families deserve to live without fear, and Congress must act to protect the people we serve.” “Six years ago, a white supremacist drove 10 hours to El Paso intent on slaughtering Mexicans and immigrants in what remains the deadliest attack against Latinos in modern American history,” said Congresswoman Escobar. “The hate directed at Hispanic and immigrant communities continues to this day. When bigotry is combined with easy access to assault weapons, the result is a devastating and lethal threat, and to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-joins-people-s-hearing-in-pittsburgh-to-set-new-agenda-for-change | Rep. Summer Lee Joins People’s Hearing in Pittsburgh To Set New Agenda for Change | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 21, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Pittsburgh leaders and members of communities throughout Pennsylvania and beyond who gathered to testify as part of The People’s Hearing Tour: Speak Easy, Speak Free–a national call for courage, care and collective action. “I’m grateful to bear witness and carry these testimonies back to Congress to inform our work, including in the first-ever People’s Environmental Justice Caucus, in the Environmental Justice for All Act, and beyond,” said Congresswoman Summer Lee. “These legislative actions aim to amplify the voices of those most impacted by environmental racism and injustice–because Washington doesn’t get to decide what’s best for communities.” “It takes collective leadership to build power,” said Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. “Today, I feel like I’m in a room of peoplethat have influence.” The two-day event, which continues tomorrow at the Omni William Penn, is intended to build community and to forge a new policy agenda for the coming years to ensure the health of current and future generations. Those who testified spoke about coal mines, fracking, radioactive waste, data centers and housing insecurity, documenting trauma, grief and a wide range of health impacts from asthma to chemical burns. “Air pollution is my biggest enemy,” said Natalie Morris with 412 Justice, who testified about dust in the air in her community, and relies on oxygen. “I’m speaking for everyone who has a breathing problem - please help us.” Communities across the country have begun bearing witness to the real impacts of pollution, displacement and economic inequity, while lifting up solutions that heal our health, land and work. The People’s Hearing Tour has already galvanized action in North Carolina and Arizona. “Never let anybody tell you that you don’t exist and that your reality is not reality,” said Dr. Beverly Wright, of the People’s Environmental Justice Advisory Council (PEJAC), who is the founder and executive director of the Deep Sout… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-helps-secure-43-million-federal-investment-modernize-septa-bus | Boyle Helps Secure $43 Million Federal Investment to Modernize SEPTA Bus Fleet | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) applauded a $43 million federal grant he helped secure for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). The funding will allow SEPTA to replace aging 30-foot diesel buses with new diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. The grant comes through the Federal Transit Administration’s Low- or No-Emission Program and was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—a law Congressman Boyle championed. This investment will enable SEPTA to retire outdated buses that have exceeded their useful life and upgrade to cleaner, more reliable hybrid models that will improve service for riders across Philadelphia and the region. “This is a major win for Philadelphia,” said Congressman Boyle. “These new hybrid buses will mean more reliable service, a stronger transit system, and cleaner air for the hundreds of thousands of riders who depend on SEPTA every day. I was proud to help champion the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and to help secure this funding that delivers lasting infrastructure improvements for our city.” The grant will support bus replacements across Southeastern Pennsylvania and will help reduce emissions, lower operating costs, and strengthen long-term fleet reliability. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/joint-statement-lawmakers-deluzio-slotkin-kelly-crow-goodlander-and-houlahan | Joint Statement from Lawmakers Deluzio, Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Goodlander, and Houlahan | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | “We are veterans and national security professionals who love this country and swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. That oath lasts a lifetime, and we intend to keep it. No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation. “What’s most telling is that the President considers it punishable by death for us to restate the law. Our servicemembers should know that we have their backs as they fulfill their oath to the Constitution and obligation to follow only lawful orders. It is not only the right thing to do, but also our duty. “But this isn’t about any one of us. This isn’t about politics. This is about who we are as Americans. Every American must unite and condemn the President’s calls for our murder and political violence. This is a time for moral clarity. “In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage. We will continue to lead and will not be intimidated. “Don’t Give Up the Ship!” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases/members-congress-recognize-national-family-caregivers-month-0 | Members of Congress recognize National Family Caregivers Month | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON (November 20, 2025) – Members of Congress are introducing resolutions in the House and Senate designating November as National Family Caregivers Month to honor the work of the 63 million Americans who provide unpaid, essential family care each year. Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA), lead sponsor of the House resolution, said, “Family caregivers provide unpaid care worth an estimated $600 billion per year and play a vital role in America’s health care system, supporting loved ones who have chronic illnesses or disabilities or are facing age-related health challenges. We should do more to support them.” Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-lead sponsor, said, “Family caregivers represent one of the most indispensable yet overlooked pillars of our nation’s health care economy. They shoulder extraordinary responsibility—balancing careers, families, and the daily realities of providing care—with little recognition and even less relief. Our bipartisan resolution is about more than acknowledgment; it’s about accountability. It calls on our colleagues and our partners at every level to champion policies that better support caregivers, strengthen our long-term care infrastructure, and ensure that compassion is matched with commitment.” In just the past five years, the number of family caregivers has grown by 10 million and is projected to continue to increase due to growing populations of older adults and people with disabilities, the long-standing shortage of direct care workers, and the lack of affordable, accessible child care for children with disabilities. The House resolution encourages federal agencies, states, and the private sector to swiftly implement the remaining steps and build upon the current progress of the steps described in the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The text of the House resolution is available here. Endorsing organizations include the National Alliance for Caregiving, AARP, National Council on Aging, and Caring Across Generations. Senators Ed Markey (D-… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4838 | Joint Statement from Lawmakers Slotkin, Kelly, Crow, Deluzio, Goodlander, and Houlahan | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) released the following joint statement: “We are veterans and national security professionals who love this country and swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. That oath lasts a lifetime, and we intend to keep it. No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation." “What’s most telling is that the President considers it punishable by death for us to restate the law. Our servicemembers should know that we have their backs as they fulfill their oath to the Constitution and obligation to follow only lawful orders. It is not only the right thing to do, but also our duty." “But this isn’t about any one of us. This isn’t about politics. This is about who we are as Americans. Every American must unite and condemn the President’s calls for our murder and political violence. This is a time for moral clarity." “In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage. We will continue to lead and will not be intimidated." “Don’t Give Up the Ship!” --end-- | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-sen-ed-markey-lead-effort-demanding-answers-from-trump-admin-s-failure-to-protect-workers-from-coercive-employer-driven-debt | Rep. Summer Lee, Sen. Ed Markey Lead Effort Demanding Answers From Trump Admin’s Failure to Protect Workers from Coercive Employer-Driven Debt | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Text of Letters (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 20, 2025 — Following a series of anti-worker actions taken by the Trump Administration, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) today sent a series of bicameral letters to the leaders of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) demanding answers about the administration’s rollback of protections from coercive employment agreements, including training repayment agreement provisions (TRAPs). The bicameral letters were signed by 44 additional members of the House and Senate and mark the first time Congress has engaged in an oversight probe into the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle worker protections intended to address the growing use of coercive employer-driven debt agreements like TRAPs. TRAPs have become increasingly prevalent across the United States, with serious consequences for workers. A 2024 study found that 1-in-12 workers in the U.S. are subject to a TRAP, with the percentage growing from 4.1 percent in 2014 to 8.7 percent in 2020. TRAPs are a type of “stay-or-pay” contract scheme that shifts the financial responsibility for training, equipment, and even alleged lost profits onto workers if a worker exits their job before a date set by the employer that can range from months to years. These contracts have been used to hold employees responsible for up to $75,000, and in some instances, exceeds the amount in which a worker was ever compensated. "This anti-worker administration has made it clear: the interests of corporations are more important than the wellbeing and economic security of working people,” said Congresswoman Lee. "These federal rollbacks on protections are draining the pockets of folks who are already bearing the brunt of our cost-of-living crisis and putting their money in the hands of the wealthy. This must be stopped. I’m proud to partner with Senator Markey and our colleagues to hold… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/fetterman-colleagues-demand-trump-administration-to-stop-stalling-toxic-chemical-cleanups-protect-military-families-and-nearby-communities/ | Fetterman, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration to Stop Stalling Toxic Chemical Cleanups, Protect Military Families and Nearby Communities | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | PA | John Fetterman | F000479 | www.fetterman.senate.gov | fetterman | https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-release/ | scraper | Trump Administration Delaying Toxic PFAS Chemical Cleanup at Approximately 150 Military Installations, Putting Remediation Efforts on Hold for Nearly a Decade in Some Cases WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 27 Senate Democratic colleagues in demanding the Trump administration reverse its decision to delay the cleanup of toxic chemicals at military installations across the country and take action to protect military families and nearby communities by addressing contamination at the affected sites. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the senators called on the Trump administration to immediately restore the previous timetable for remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at U.S. military bases and to reverse plans that would further delay long-overdue cleanups. “For years, communities contaminated by PFAS from nearby DOD installations in our states have waited for the DOD to take action. We request that the Department reverse its decision, return to the previous timetable released in December 2024, and accelerate efforts to remediate confirmed PFAS contamination,” the senators wrote. At least 700 military sites in the United States are known or suspected to have PFAS contamination from Department of Defense (DOD) activities. DOD’s delayed timetable would postpone cleanup efforts at approximately 150 of them, in some cases for nearly a decade. Specifically, DOD pushed back the time frame of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) phase for these bases, which involves collecting detailed information on the nature and extent of the PFAS contamination and conducting a study to evaluate potential options for cleanup. PFAS chemicals are widespread contaminants found in many industrial applications and especially around U.S. military installations. PFAS exposure is linked to an array of health problems, including various cancers, reduced immune function, reproductive challenges, birth defects, thyroid issues, and more. The use… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| http://houlahan.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=4820 | Join my 104th Town Hall | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/news/rss.aspx | scraper | West Chester District Office 709 E. Gay Street, Suite 4 West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: (610) 883-5050 Open: Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm Open by Appointment: Thursday and Friday Sí, se habla español Reading District Office 201 Penn Street, Suite 201 Reading, PA 19601 Phone: (610) 295-0815 Open: Wednesday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Open by Appointment: Monday and Tuesday Sí, se habla español | 1 | 2026-05-07T13:38:59Z | 2026-05-07T13:40:28Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-ranked-most-effective-democratic-house-member-macroeconomic | Boyle Ranked Most Effective Democratic House Member on Macroeconomic Policy | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – The nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) has released its new Interest & Legislative Effectiveness Scores (ILES) for the 118th Congress, finding that Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, is the most effective Democratic lawmaker in the U.S. House on macroeconomic policy. This latest recognition follows CEL’s earlier finding that Congressman Boyle is Pennsylvania’s “Most Effective” Democratic member of Congress, underscoring his leadership on budget, tax, and broader economic policy. “I came to Congress to deliver real results for working families,” said Congressman Boyle. “I’m honored by this recognition from the Center for Effective Lawmaking, and I’ll keep fighting to protect health care, lower costs, and build an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected.” CEL’s issue-area scores evaluate how many bills each lawmaker introduces in a given policy area, how far those bills advance through the legislative process, and the substantive importance of those proposals. CEL has published an executive summary of the new ILES rankings as well as an updated searchable database with detailed scores for all members of Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-deluzio-announces-12-million-new-recreation-center-water-treatment | Congressman Deluzio Announces $1.2 Million for New Recreation Center, Water Treatment System | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that two of his requested community projects successfully received more than $1.2 million in federal funding. The Ambridge Borough Recreational Center in Beaver County will receive $1,015,000, and $200,000 will help finance Tarentum’s water treatment plant and pump house upgrades in the A-K Valley. The funding was approved on November 12, 2025. "A key part of my job fighting for Western PA is bringing back federal funding. I’ll work with anyone down in Washington and back here at home to make that happen,” said Congressman Deluzio. “I’m proud that this federal funding will help bring better recreation spaces to Ambridge and a stronger water system to Tarentum.” Congressman Deluzio helped secure $1,015,000 in federal funding for the Ambridge Borough Recreational Center, which will repurpose a former steel mill brownfield site into a regional asset that will promote economic development and provide recreation opportunities for surrounding communities. The facility plans include basketball, pickleball, and volleyball courts; batting cages; basketball shooting machines; a mini shooting gallery for volleyball, futsal, and basketball; a turf field; and multipurpose fields. It will also host sports tournaments and other services like health screenings, educational programs, and job training programs. Deluzio also helped secure $200,000 in federal funding for the Tarentum Water treatment plant and pump house upgrade project, which will support critical mechanical and electrical upgrades at the municipal water plant. This project modernizes the main pump house by installing smart variable-speed pumps to improve energy efficiency and flow control, replacing aging water lines to ensure reliability and reduce water loss, and upgrading outdated electrical systems to meet current safety and operational standards. These improvements will help improve service delivery to residents and will strengthen long-term infrastructure resilience. Congressman Deluzio wil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/monopoly-busters-caucus-chairs-call-meta-monopoly-decision-dead-wrong-and | Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs Call Meta Monopoly Decision ‘Dead Wrong and Dangerous’ | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | “Today’s ruling letting Meta off the hook is dead wrong and dangerous. It's a judicial rubber stamp for unchecked monopoly power. Meta didn’t succeed by building the best social media network, it bought or buried every serious rival and then exploited its monopoly without accountability. “The results speak for themselves. Repeated privacy disasters. The theft of millions of people’s data for political manipulation. Algorithms that worsen teenage mental health and amplify hate. Constant ads served based on surveillance of people’s lives and friendships. Terrible for America but very profitable for Meta. “Real competition isn’t just another app on your phone. It’s the freedom to delete without getting shut out of the conversation. This decision proves our antitrust laws are stuck in a pre-internet age. An appeal is the bare minimum. We need to modernize the law before a single company controls both today’s conversations and tomorrow’s minds.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-members-congress-launch-federal-push-fund-ohio-river-restoration | Bipartisan Members of Congress Launch Federal Push to Fund Ohio River Restoration | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led introduction of the Ohio River Restoration Program Act with Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Erin Houchin (IN-09), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Mike Rulli (OH-06), and Mark Messmer (IN-08) to fund the economic and environmental restoration of the Ohio River. The bipartisan coalition of Members represents districts throughout the Ohio River Basin, which spans 55 congressional districts across 15 states. The Ohio serves as a source of drinking water for more than 25 million Americans, and its ecosystem is vital to local economies and industries, generating more than 500,000 jobs and $21 billion in wages. Nationwide, more than a third of the United States’ waterborne commerce travels through the Ohio River – $43 billion in commodities annually – yet the Ohio River is still the nation’s largest body of water without any dedicated federal funding. The bill would dedicate up to $350 million in federal investments to the large-scale restoration of the Ohio River Basin, using initiatives similar to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which resulted in more than $3 in return on every federal dollar invested in the program. “The Ohio River is a lifeline for so many communities in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District,” said Rep. Deluzio. “From drinking water, to commerce and recreation, and more—our prosperity relies on a clean and healthy Ohio River. There’s a lot of good work happening to help improve the resilience and livability of our river—but not a lot of funding to get things done. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the Ohio River Restoration Program Act to dedicate resources to help protect and restore the Ohio River for generations to come.” “The Ohio River is an economic engine that powers industries and supports billions in nationwide commerce, but at home in the River City, it’s our lifeblood – it’s the water we drink, it’s the way we make a living, it’s a place to keep traditions alive and find community with our neighbors,” said Congres… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4836 | Houlahan Votes to Release the Epstein Files | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) voted in favor of releasing the Epstein files. The motion passed 427 to one. “Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s child sex-trafficking crime ring have waited far too long for transparency and accountability,” said Rep. Houlahan. “They deserve the truth, and we all deserve a justice system that doesn’t shield the powerful and well-connected.” --end-- | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4837 | Houlahan and House Colleagues Introduce the Biomanufacturing Excellence Act | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Today, U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan and House colleagues Jim Baird (R-Ind.), David Rouzer (R-N.C.), and Deborah Ross (D-N.C.) introduced the Biomanufacturing Excellence Act, which would promote U.S. leadership in biotechnology and strengthen domestic biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Companion legislation is being led in the U.S. Senate by Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) Biotechnology will shape how the United States defends itself, secures its food supply, and cures life-threatening diseases. The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) warned that without rapid and significant investment, the U.S. will fall behind its global competitors, specifically China. China’s share of global pharmaceutical output has surged from about 5% in 2002 to nearly 25% in 2019. This legislation reinvests in domestic biopharmaceutical manufacturing, reducing dependence on unreliable foreign supply chains, expanding access to cutting-edge medicines, and supporting high-quality American jobs. The Biomanufacturing Excellence Act would establish a public-private center dedicated to advancing biopharmaceutical manufacturing – a key recommendation from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) report. Specifically, the National Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Center of Excellence would: Unite industry professionals with academic researchers to conduct collaborative research on new technology for scaling biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Host a facility that replicates industrial manufacturing conditions and complies with FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations, where innovators would develop and test new manufacturing processes. Identify challenges and opportunities for scaling biopharmaceutical manufacturing, especially for products important to U.S. national security, public health, and economic security. Train tomorrow’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing workforce by partnering with educational, industry, and community leaders to bolster bi… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4843 | Congress Passes Bill to Simplify Air Travel for Parents with Breast Milk | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) announced that the House of Representatives passed the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening (BABES) Enhancement Act unanimously on November 17, a bipartisan victory that will make air travel safer, more consistent, and more humane for parents traveling with breast milk, formula, and feeding equipment. The bill will now go to the President to be signed into law. The BABES Act is co-led in the House by U.S. Representatives Maria Salazar (R-FL), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL). U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced companion legislation in the Senate, co-led by Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Steve Daines (R-MT), and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI). The legislation requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to strengthen and streamline its screening protocols for breast milk, formula, and related feeding equipment. These improvements will ensure parents can navigate airport security without unnecessary delays, confusion, or the risk of damaging essential nutrition products. “As a husband and father, I know how overwhelming traveling with a newborn can be. Having a baby in your arms is already a challenge and the last thing mothers should worry about is whether their breast milk or formula will be mishandled at the checkpoint,” said Congressman Swalwell. “This is a huge win for traveling mothers. The BABES Act ensures TSA officers receive proper training and follow robust hygienic standards so parents can travel with confidence. This is about giving families peace of mind and making sure babies have the nutrition they need. I’m proud this bill passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support.” “I am proud to co-lead this much-needed law to protect families and the essential breastmilk, formula and baby food their children depend on," said Congresswoman Salazar. "For years, I’ve heard heartbreaking stories of parents and breastfeeding mothers facing inconsistent policies at airport checkpoints, because of the absence… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://scanlon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1977 | Scanlon Presses Social Security Administration Regarding Rule Changes Threatening Ability of Supplemental Security Income Recipients to Live With Family | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Mary Gay Scanlon | S001205 | scanlon.house.gov | scanlon | https://scanlon.house.gov/news/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07), Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, today led 73 House Democrats in raising objections to Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano regarding a proposed change that would limit eligibility for disabled adults and children receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. “Almost 8 million Americans rely on SSI to afford basic necessities like food and shelter – all of these SSI recipients are older Americans, people with disabilities, or children. Given the vulnerability of those relying on SSI benefits, we must take care to do no harm,” the members wrote. “Cutting these benefits – especially at a time of rapid inflation and a rising cost-of-living – threatens to inflict extreme hardship and immediate poverty on thousands of individuals and families.” The 2024 rule recognized that low-income and disabled individuals often rely on family or community members for assistance by expanding the definition of what was considered a “public assistance household.” The final rule also removed barriers that unnecessarily penalized individuals for receiving familial support. Further, by simplifying the SSI application, the final rule simultaneously helped seniors and people with disabilities, as well as improved the efficiency of SSI processing. As a result, almost 400,000 additional struggling households qualified for SSI or received increased benefits. The proposed change could cause hundreds of thousands of SSI recipients, including disabled adults and children, to have their benefits cut or lose eligibility entirely. “Families would be discouraged from offering help to their loved ones for fear of jeopardizing their benefits. Seniors, persons with disabilities, and children deserve to live at home with family who love them. The proposed change shamefully threatens already-struggling families with the impossible choice of loss of disability benefits versus homelessness or institutionalization.… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-condemns-trump-administration-s-move-to-dismantle-department-of-education | Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Trump Administration’s Move to Dismantle Department of Education | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administrationdismantling major components of the U.S. Department of Education through interagency agreements: “The Trump Administration’s latest effort toward dismantling the Department of Education is a direct assault on the students, families, and educators who depend on its essential protections. Even Education Secretary Linda McMahon has acknowledged that only Congress has the authority to eliminate the Department. Trump and his administration understand the harm this will inflict on classrooms across the country, but they simply do not care. Cruelty is the point for them, and we’ve said it again and again because this administration does little else but sow chaos and hurt the most vulnerable. Our children deserve better than political stunts that jeopardize their futures. And let’s be clear: an uneducated electorate isn’t a by-product of authoritarianism — it’s a prerequisite for it. We will fight back.” Throughout her time in Congress, Congresswoman Summer Lee has been afierce advocate for strengthening and defending public education, fighting to ensure every child has access to safe,well-resourced schools and the opportunities they deserve. She has consistentlypushed for investment in public schools, greater support for teachers and staff, and protections for the civil rights of students—particularly those from marginalized and underserved communities. Lee has been vocal against efforts to privatize orundermine public education and has championed policies that expand access to early childhood education, affordable higher education, and student debt relief. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-launches-investigation-into-doj-for-dropping-corporate-criminal-cases-with-trump-connections | Rep. Summer Lee Launches Investigation into DOJ for Dropping Corporate Criminal Cases with Trump Connections | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, launched an investigation into the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its concerning failure to fully prosecute large corporations that have violated the law. Reports indicate that major donors to Trump have been given leniency under this administration. The investigation comes as a criminal charge against Boeing—which donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund—was dropped. The corporation was facing prosecution for the two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Rep. Lee demanded information and documents concerning corporate criminal enforcement and rationales for each case that has been declined, paused, or resolved through prosecution or non-prosecution agreements. An investigation by Public Citizen found that 30 corporations that faced federal investigations by DOJ collectively gave $29.5 million to President Trump’s inauguration fund. “The Department of Justice (DOJ) has an obligation to uphold the laws of this country. No person or corporation should be above the law, regardless of how many resources or how much money they may have. Yet DOJ has increasingly failed to fully prosecute large corporations,” wrote Rep. Lee. “When corporations break the law and exploit the American people, they must be held to account. It is your duty as attorney general to uphold the laws of this country, regardless of who committed the wrongdoing and how much support they have given to the Trump Administration.” Rep. Lee is requesting the DOJ provide the following information and documents by no later than December 2, 2025: All memoranda, directives, guidance, communications, or other materials created, transmitted, or received by DOJ from January 20, 2025, to the present concerning the use of deferred prosecution agreements and non-prosecution agreements under corporate criminal enforcement; All memora… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-statement-on-vote-to-release-epstein-files | Rep. Summer Lee Statement on Vote to Release Epstein Files | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | DOJ Still Legally Compelled to Release Files after Rep. Lee Forced Motion to Subpoena in July WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 18, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) released the following statement in response to the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in the House of Representatives: “Today’s passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act puts every Representative on record and brings us one step further to providing justice and transparency for the survivors and the American people. It is a testament to the power of the people who pressured their government to take action. “Let’s not forget: The Department of Justice is already compelled to release the Epstein files to the Oversight Committee because of my motion to subpoena, and they have slow-walked their release for months. Trump also has the power to compel the DOJ to release the files immediately and has failed to do so. “Now, the Senate must take up this bill and it must be signed into law. No matter how wealthy or well-connected, every person who is complicit, enabled, or abused women and girls will be brought to justice.” Congresswoman Lee has continued to push for truth and transparency around the Epstein files, as demanded by Epstein’s victims and the American people. The motion to subpoena the Epstein files was initially introduced by Rep. Summer Lee during a House Oversight subcommittee hearing in July. It passed with an 8-2 vote, with three Republicans joining Oversight Democrats. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-denounces-gop-attacks-on-dc-autonomy-and-public-safety-in-house-rules-committee-testimony | Rep. Summer Lee Denounces GOP Attacks on D.C. Autonomy and Public Safety in House Rules Committee Testimony | 2025-11-17 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | “If Donald Trump wants to run DC, he should resign from the presidency and run for mayor.” Video of Testimony PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 17, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) testified before the House Rules Committee to oppose two Republican-led bills that would strip Washington, D.C. residents of their right to self-governance, roll back police accountability reforms, and reimpose discriminatory cash bail practices. The bills under consideration — H.R. 5107, the “Common-Sense Law Enforcement and Accountability Now (CLEAN) in D.C. Act,” and H.R. 5214, the “District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act” — represent what Lee called a “ridiculous overreach” by the federal government into local D.C. affairs. “It is completely unbelievable that we are here today yet again to micromanage Washington, D.C.,” said Rep. Lee in her opening statement. “The people handling D.C.’s government should be local leaders who are accountable to the people who live here and who actually know the city — not some Member of Congress who has never left Capitol Hill or Navy Yard neighborhoods. If Donald Trump wants to run D.C., he should resign from the presidency and run for mayor. And my Republican colleagues are welcome to run for D.C. Council.” Lee sharply criticized Republicans for putting Americans’ health and safety at risk during a 42-day government shutdown, even as they now claim to be acting in the name of public safety. “ Republicans have shown a lack of ability to govern the federal government, yet they want to take on local issues,” Lee said, adding that “millions of Americans are seeing huge spikes in health insurance costs of up to 114%, and Republicans refuse to act.” On the District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act, Lee said: “Under this bill, if you are charged with certain crimes, you will automatically be locked up before your trial. For other crimes, the bill will require cash bail or a bond. This will make D.C.’s local law far stricter than federal law. You shouldn’t automatically be locked up base… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-lee-bacon-panetta-lead-bipartisan-push-urging-permanent-retainment-of-dept-of-ed-staff-serving-students-experiencing-homelessness-and-foster-care | Reps. Lee, Bacon, Panetta Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Permanent Retainment of Dept. of Ed Staff Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Care | 2025-11-17 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Text of Letter (PDF) PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 17, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) led a bipartisan letter with Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) to the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of Education urging the permanent retainment of staff in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) who administer programs serving students experiencing homelessness and students in foster care. The letter follows widespread reduction-in-force (RIF) notices issued during the government shutdown that reportedly fired almost all OESE workers, including the staff who administer the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program. Although the shutdown RIF has since been reversed, the lawmakers are concerned that the Department is working to gut the EHCY program and stressed that reinstating workers temporarily is not sufficient. The Department, the lawmakers emphasize, must restore—and retain—the specialized personnel who ensure states and districts can meet their legal obligations to students. “About 1.4 million students in the U.S. experience homelessness each school year and about 270,000 school-aged children and youth are in foster care. Beyond the challenges of meeting their basic needs, these students face unique barriers to education including difficulty enrolling in school without a fixed address or necessary documentation, lack of transportation, frequently changing schools, and chronic absenteeism,” the lawmakers wrote. “Federal programs administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, like the Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program, are one of few lifelines for children experiencing homelessness.” The letter notes that without OESE’s specialized staff—including those supporting the EHCY program—states and districts cannot fully implement federal protections (McKinney-Vento) or effectively utilize Title I, Part A set-asides for students experiencing homelessness. The members underscore Congress’s bipartisan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-boyle-highlights-850000-federal-funding-improvements-across | ICYMI: Boyle Highlights $850,000 in Federal Funding for Improvements Across Philadelphia’s Historic District | 2025-11-14 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA, PA – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today joined leaders from the Independence Historical Trust at the National Constitution Center to highlight $850,000 in new federal Community Project Funding he secured for improvements throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District. The announcement comes as Philadelphia prepares for the nation’s semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) and continues long-term work to strengthen and modernize the Historic District for decades to come. “The idea that right behind me on Independence Mall, people from all over the nation, indeed all over the world, are going to be coming here — not just the United States, but coming to Philadelphia, to the heart of America's founding — to celebrate our nation is truly inspiring,” said Congressman Boyle. “This is the most historic square mile in the nation. This is literally the nation's birthplace, and I believe the $850,000 I'm presenting to you today will only help us enhance this area for all Philadelphians and indeed for all people throughout the nation to come and celebrate our nation's history.” “We are fortunate as Philadelphians that your district covers this remarkable square mile of historical assets,” said Bill Marrazzo, Independence Historical Trust Board Chair. “With this expression of financial support made possible by your sponsorship Congressman, the Independence Historical Trust, in partnership with so many other not-for-profits in this region, is gonna continue to invest in making it easy for people to get around this remarkable body of historical assets here in the city of Philadelphia.” The funding delivered by Rep. Boyle supports two major improvement projects in the Historic District. The Gateway Project at 6th and Race Streets will deliver long-overdue streetscape upgrades to improve safety, walkability, and connectivity near Franklin Square Park and the northern edge of Independence Mall. The final phase of Tamanend Plaza at 2nd and Market Streets will deliver a revitalized public space honoring Lenni Le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases/evans-votes-no-health-care-shutdown-bill | Evans Votes ‘No’ on Health-Care Shutdown Bill | 2025-11-13 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON (November 13, 2025) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) said the fight isn’t over to prevent a shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans whose health insurance premiums are about to spike. “I voted No on a Republican government funding bill because it fails to address what amounts to a shutdown of health care for nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians who receive a federal tax credit subsidy for coverage they buy through Pennie, the commonwealth’s Affordable Care Act exchange,” Evans said. “If your monthly premium spikes to double or more what you’re paying now, that will force a lot of Pennsylvanians to drop coverage to keep their home and keep food on the table. That would be a shutdown of their health care – and the majority Republicans in Congress should get serious about working with Democrats to prevent it – NOW!” Evans also released a short video statement about the bill, which is available here or in the Shorts section of https://www.youtube.com/@repdwightevans “Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage began on Nov. 1, and many Americans will be hurt by the Republican health-care shutdown if Congress doesn’t act well before Dec. 31. Working Americans need congressional Republicans to act on these health-care tax credits with the same speed they displayed earlier this year, when Republicans rushed a tax cut for the richest into law,” Evans said. “In fact, Republicans could have put renewal of the health-care tax credits into the funding bill they are rushing into law now. Senate Democrats offered an amendment for a one-year renewal, and all Democratic senators, including Senator John Fetterman, voted for it. Unfortunately, Republicans, including Senator Dave McCormick, voted it down on party lines, rejecting that opportunity to help more than 400,000 Pennsylvanians keep their health coverage. “I and my House Democratic colleagues will keep fighting to protect Americans’ health care. Bottom line – this fight is not over!” Evans represents the 3rd Congressional District, which include… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-stands-in-solidarity-with-starbucks-workers-united-as-pittsburgh-area-baristas-strike-on-red-cup-day | Rep. Summer Lee Stands in Solidarity with Starbucks Workers United as Pittsburgh-Area Baristas Strike on Red Cup Day | 2025-11-13 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 13, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued a statement in strong support of Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) as baristas across the Pittsburgh region and the country launched an open-ended strike on the company’s annual Red Cup Day—one of its busiest sales days of the year. The strike comes as workers continue to demand fair wages, reliable scheduling, and an end to what they describe as one of the most aggressive union-busting campaigns in modern history. Starbucks workers at more than a dozen unionized stores across Western Pennsylvania joined thousands nationwide in collective action to push for a fair contract. Rep Lee said, “Starbucks workers are demonstrating tremendous courage by taking collective action and demanding fair pay and a real seat at the table. That is what the labor movement is all about. In Western Pennsylvania and across the country, working people are showing up, putting in the work, and still struggling to make ends meet while executives take home millions. Starbucks’ corporate greed and union-busting tactics are unacceptable. No one should have to fight this hard to earn a living wage, get enough hours to qualify for benefits, or be treated with respect on the job. The power of the people will always be greater than the people in power, and I am proud to support SWU in this fight. Workers are the heart of this company, and until they get the fair contract they deserve, I will continue to stand in solidarity.” Rep. Lee has been a consistent advocate for labor rights and has joined workers and other union members on the picket line throughout her time in Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2025/11/congresswoman-dean-s-statement-on-the-shutdown-deal | Congresswoman Dean’s Statement on the Shutdown Deal | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the Senate's continuing resolution: "I voted No on the Senate’s shutdown deal. It is a disappointing deal that does not prioritize the health of Americans — the very heart of our spending debate. Because of Congressional Republicans’ refusal to extend ACA tax credits, nearly 20,000 of my constituents are at risk of losing their healthcare. Many will not be able to afford the massive premium increases set to take effect at the end of the year. People will face unimaginable, difficult choices. Throughout the longest government shutdown in American history, we witnessed the Trump Administration’s cruelty as they willfully neglected their duty to fund SNAP for 42 million Americans, including more than 50,000 of my constituents. We have also seen the pain of dedicated federal employees working without pay — especially our military, air traffic controllers, TSA agents, and Capitol Police. It is for that reason I am relieved to see the shutdown end. But this is no way to run a government: one temporary spending bill after another. As an appropriator, I am committed to funding our government wholly and appropriately — the Republican majority failed to do so. What’s more alarming: the Senate snuck a shockingly corrupt provision into this “clean continuing resolution” that allows eight Senators, whose phone records were lawfully seized in connection to the January 6th insurrection, the ability to sue the federal government and receive a minimum of $1 million taxpayer dollars each. How does this befit our duty to fund needed federal agencies and our dedicated federal workers? Our budget is a reflection of our values. This temporary funding bill does not reflect my values — or the values of my constituents. Yet, I am determined to move forward and keep fighting to lower healthcare costs for our communities." Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, forme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2025/11/dean-bresnahan-introduce-bill-honoring-families-of-veterans-lost-to-suicide | Dean, Bresnahan Introduce the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act to Honor Families of Veterans Lost to Suicide | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act, bipartisan legislation directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an official Green Star flag for the next of kin of veterans who die by suicide. Named in honor of Sergeant Walter F. Hartnett IV, a dedicated American servicemember whose life was tragically lost to the invisible wounds of war, the legislation seeks to provide both recognition and solace to families who continue to carry the burdens of military service after their loved one’s passing. Walt was first a 13-year US Army veteran, serving nine years in the active-duty Army and four years in the reserves. As Commander of Conshohocken VFW Post 1074 and Commander of Pennsylvania VFW District 16, Walt created a home for those who needed community. For nearly two years, Walt served as the Veterans Affairs representative for Congresswoman Dean, connecting veterans to vital resources and always lending a listening ear. “Walt Hartnett was a man devoted to service — to his country, his fellow veterans, his Conshohocken community, and, above all, his beautiful family. I was blessed to work alongside him, and our office was better because of his powerful voice for veterans in need. He led an expansive life, one that we lost too soon to suicide,” said Rep. Dean. “Every day, we lose an estimated 22 veterans to suicide — men and women who gave of themselves entirely for our freedom, and who bore wounds civilians cannot fathom. Yet, their families receive no federal recognition for such excruciating loss. The Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act would change that by creating a Green Star Service flag to raise awareness of the crisis of veteran suicide and provide resources for their loved ones. I thank my fellow Pennsylvanian, Congressman Rob Bresnahan, for co-leading this important and personal bipartisan bill.” “We honor those who gave their lives for our … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4819 | Rep. Houlahan's NO Vote on the Continuing Resolution | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) voted NO on the short-term continuing resolution brought forward by House Republican leadership, citing the majority’s continued efforts to undermine health care, raise costs for working families, and weaken America’s standing in the world. “Every American deserves access to affordable, quality health care," said Houlahan. “Unfortunately, this Republican majority has spent the past ten months pushing legislation to strip away health insurance coverage, slash Medicaid and Medicare, make prescription drugs more expensive and weaponize hunger to play to their base. I cannot support legislation that intentionally harms the majority of Americans while rewarding billionaires and lawmakers themselves. While the CR vote today reopens the federal government and keeps it funded until January 31, it does nothing to address the real harm the nation is suffering under President Trump and his Administration. It fails the basic test of governing responsibly,” Houlahan continued. --end-- | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-statement-on-vote-against-budget-fueling-republican-healthcare-crisis | Rep. Summer Lee Statement on Vote Against Budget Fueling Republican Healthcare Crisis | 2025-11-12 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 12, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement on her vote against the Republican continuing resolution that does nothing to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing for 24 million Americans. “After enduring the pain of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, millions of working Americans are seeing their healthcare premiums skyrocket. This was avoidable. For weeks, House Democrats have pushed Republicans to return to the negotiating table to address this healthcare crisis of their own making and reopen the government so federal workers can receive their paychecks, benefits like SNAP can resume, and programs like Head Start and LIHEAP can continue without disruption. There is nothing in this bill that guarantees healthcare subsidies will be voted on and passed. “The American people want a government that serves them and a Democratic party that fights for them, especially at a time when we face rising authoritarianism and overburdening costs. I could not in good faith support capitulating to false promises that will hurt people in the long run. We live in the wealthiest country on the planet and should not have to choose between healthcare over any other essential need." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-calls-fetterman-mccormick-reject-legislation-raises | Boyle Calls on Fetterman & McCormick to Reject Legislation that Raises Pennsylvanians’ Health Care Costs | 2025-11-10 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA, PA — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement urging Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick to vote no on final passage of a government funding bill that would raise health care costs for Pennsylvanians: “I urge Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick to vote no on this bill that would strip health care from millions of Americans and send costs soaring for tens of millions more, including by more than 100 percent for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians. We need an agreement that reopens the government and protects Americans’ health care.” Earlier today, Boyle held a press conference with local labor and civic leaders, urging Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick to defend Pennsylvania families and oppose this legislation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-deluzio-replaces-lost-military-awards-vietnam-veteran | Congressman Deluzio Replaces Lost Military Awards for Vietnam Veteran | 2025-11-07 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CARNEGIE, PA – Leading up to Veterans Day on November 11th, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) is sharing a story of how his office recently helped a Vietnam veteran replace lost military awards. Aliquippa resident Mr. John M. Denk served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam and earned several military decorations. After losing these awards, Mr. Denk worked for years to get replacements, to no avail. Eventually, he called the office of Congressman Chris Deluzio—also a Navy veteran—to ask for help. Congressman Deluzio’s office worked with the Department of the Navy to successfully get replacement awards, and he had the honor of presenting them to Mr. Denk and his family at an emotional meeting. “My Western Pennsylvania constituent John Denk answered the call and served our country honorably in combat in Vietnam. He told me what it was like when he came home from the Navy, like a lot of Vietnam vets, and was made to feel shame for his service. It hurt,” said Congressman Deluzio. “Now, all these years later, my team and I are honored to help him get replacements for his lost medals and ribbons. ‘You don’t know how much this means,’ he told me. I shared a simple message: we're proud of him.” The replacement medals and ribbons that Congressman Deluzio presented to Mr. Denk included: Combat Action Ribbon Meritorious Unit Commendation Navy Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal (with three Bronze Campaign Stars) Honorable Reserve Discharge Button Earlier this year, Congressman Deluzio helped another Beaver County family get the medals that their Grandpap earned in WWII but never received. This work is one of the many types of constituent services that Congressman Deluzio’s office provides to residents of Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District. So far, the office of Congressman Deluzio has closed the cases of more than 3,150 constituents. Residents of Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District can always request assistance with a federal agency by calling Congressman Deluzio’s office a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-joins-colleagues-on-resolution-to-reconvene-house-end-republican-shutdown | Rep. Summer Lee Joins Colleagues on Resolution to Reconvene House, End Republican Shutdown | 2025-11-07 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 7, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced a resolution to change House rules that have allowed Speaker Johnson and Republican leadership to indefinitely recess the House during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The Reopening the People’s House Resolution would allow a majority of Members of Congress to end a district work period. Currently, the Speaker of the House has unilateral authority to keep the House in recess. “We are in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and House Republicans have shamelessly walked away from doing their jobs. It’s long past time for Republicans to come back to the negotiating table to avert a healthcare crisis and alleviate the pain from millions across the country. Folks are hurting. SNAP benefits have been withheld by the Trump administration, federal workers are going without paychecks, and flights have been cancelled because of public safety risks—to say the least,” said Rep. Lee. “Our country needs the government to do better. We can and must be responsive to their calls.” “It’s time for Republicans to end their vacation and reopen the People’s House. While more than one million workers go without pay during this shutdown, the House hasn’t even voted since September 19th,” said Rep. Larson. “It is beyond parody to watch Members of Congress get paid to take a vacation while they demand Capitol Police, Air Traffic Controllers, and doctors and nurses to show up to work and not receive a paycheck. Democrats have been in Washington, ready to reopen government and end Donald Trump’s health care crisis. Even Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene want to act, but Speaker Johnson is wielding his gavel to prevent us from doing our jobs. The People’s House is supposed to be governed of, by, and for the people, not one man acting at the behest of a president. That is why, today, I am leading my colleagues with a new plan – to change the rules so we can end this shutdown vacation a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-joins-pittsburgh-water-to-celebrate-193-million-groundbreaking-for-key-water-infrastructure-renewal-projects | Rep. Summer Lee Joins Pittsburgh Water to Celebrate $193 Million Groundbreaking for Key Water Infrastructure Renewal Projects | 2025-11-07 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 7, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Pittsburgh Water, elected officials, community leaders, and representatives from labor and professional organizations to officially launch the ABC Project — a transformative initiative and cornerstone of the Authority’s Water Reliability Plan. The official kick-off of this $193 million multi-year construction investment comes as the result of a years-long process of planning, strategizing, careful design, and permitting, intricately sequenced to ensure consistent service for Pittsburgh Water customers. At today’s event Congresswoman Summer Lee, Mayor Ed Gainey, PENNVEST Executive Director Robert Boos, and Secretary, Treasurer of Pittsburgh Building Trades Tom Platt, joined Pittsburgh Water CEO Will Pickering and Chief of Engineering Rachael Beam at the podium. “The ABC Project is more than an infrastructure upgrade — it’s a commitment to equity, public health, and environmental justice,” said Congresswoman Summer Lee. “For too long, underserved communities have lived with aging water systems. This project is a promise that every family, no matter their zip code, deserves clean, reliable water.” “Today’s groundbreaking is more than a ceremonial milestone. It represents our commitment to delivering safe, reliable water to Pittsburghers for generations to come,” said Pittsburgh Water CEO Will Pickering. “This project would not be possible without the dedicated team and stakeholders behind it. Through strategic investment, meticulous planning, and strong partnerships across public and private sectors, we’re breaking ground on the most ambitious project Pittsburgh Water has undertaken since our distribution system was installed more than a century ago.” The ABC Project - named for its three major components, the Aspinwall Pump Station, Bruecken Pump Station, and the Clearwell Bypass - will modernize critical elements of Pittsburgh’s drinking water treatment and distribution system. Once complete, the project will significantly im… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-bill-boost-workplace-safety-public-sector-workers-gains-momentum | Deluzio Bill to Boost Workplace Safety for Public Sector Workers Gains Momentum, Cosponsors | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that his Public Service Worker Protection Act is gaining momentum and now has 50 co-sponsors. This includes his Republican co-lead on the measure, Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). This bill seeks to expand the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) to include all public sector workers under its defined safety protections on the job. The Public Service Worker Protection Act reaches this milestone of 50 cosponsors in the midst of the longest ever federal government shutdown that is leaving tens of thousands of federal workers furloughed or working without pay. “No matter where they live, American workers in every sector should have the strong safety standards and protections of OSHA in their workplace,” said Congressman Deluzio. “I’m glad that we’ve got momentum growing behind the bipartisan Public Service Worker Protection Act—we need to take on this gap in worker protections and support the public servants who power our state and local governments, teach our kids, and keep all of us safe. Let’s protect America’s public sector workers and get this done.” The goal of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) is to "assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women." The 1970 law created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the federal level and provided that states could run their own safety and health programs as long as those programs were at least as effective as the federal program. Federal and state safety personnel work to ensure worker safety and health through work site enforcement, education, and compliance assistance. While the OSH Act protects some public sector workers working under federal authority, federal OSHA law does not inherently cover workers at state and local government agencies. Instead, public sector workers in these states are protected by the OSH Act only if their state has an OSHA-approved program—leaving a gap of public sector worke… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4805 | Rep. Houlahan Applauded for Taking Her Case to Speaker Johnson | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | In the News Rep. Houlahan Applauded for Taking Her Case to Speaker Johnson On "Way Too Early with Ali Vitali" Share on Facebook Share on X Print this Page Share by Email Washington. D.C. , November 6, 2025 Tags: Tariffs, Trade and Taxes , Health Care , Veterans , Affordable America Click here to watch Rep. Houlahan speak to Speaker Johnson at his daily press conference, and Rep. Hillary Scholten discussing the moment with journalist Ali Vitali. Related News Houlahan Secures Key Provisions of Bipartisan Innovation Bill in Final SBIR/STTR Package March 17, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Barclay Friends Receives $1 Million Federal Grant Supporting Goshen Memory Care Neighborhood March 6, 2026 | Posted in In the News Democratic Women’s Caucus & Reproductive Freedom Caucus Sound the Alarm: UN Agency Merger Threatens Decades of Global Progress for Women January 20, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Houlahan and Bicameral Group Of Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect First Amendment Rights, Safeguard Americans From Politically Motivated Harassment And Prosecutions January 14, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Houlahan Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Solution to Restore Public Library Passport Services January 12, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Share This Page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email Print This Page Press Contact Phone: (202) 225-4315 Email: errin.cecil-smith@mail.house.gov Newsletter Archive Media Kit Connect with Chrissy facebook twitter instagram youtube bluesky Facebook U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan Instagram View this profile on Instagram Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (@ repchrissyhoulahan ) • Instagram photos and videos Subscribe Contact Me How Can I Help? | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4807 | Rep. Houlahan Joins Colleagues Demanding Health Care Protections for All Americans | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | West Chester District Office 709 E. Gay Street, Suite 4 West Chester, PA 19380 Phone: (610) 883-5050 Open: Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm Open by Appointment: Thursday and Friday Sí, se habla español Reading District Office 201 Penn Street, Suite 201 Reading, PA 19601 Phone: (610) 295-0815 Open: Wednesday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Open by Appointment: Monday and Tuesday Sí, se habla español | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4809 | Government shutdown ‘disastrous’ for veterans: Lawmakers, advocates | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Published by The Hill Written by Surina Venkat Click here to watch full speakers' panels at The Hill Veterans Voices Summit Lawmakers and advocates characterized the government shutdown and the partisan politics fueling it as “disastrous” for retired and active-duty service members, who they said rely on food assistance and medical coverage provisions at risk amid the funding lapse. “This shutdown is really disastrous for our current military, and it’s not just because of the financial worry, which is very high,” Kathy Roth-Douquet, co-founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, told NewsNation’s Washington bureau chief Mike Viqueira on Thursday at The Hill’s “Veteran Voices Summit.” Though veterans’ issues enjoy broad bipartisan support, lawmakers and advocates said the Trump administration’s funding cuts and the shutdown disproportionately impacted service members. “We can’t keep shooting ourselves in the foot on this kind of stuff,” said Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), a former Air Force officer. “We have to take care of our veterans and cannot be partisan about this.” About 1.2 million veterans in the U.S. live in households that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to low-income families. SNAP’s funding was set to lapse Nov. 1, though lawmakers introduced legislation to try to fund the program amid the government shutdown. Following a federal judge’s ruling, the administration said it would partially fund the program in November. Roth-Douquet said the number of military members turning to food banks during the shutdown was “surging” because many members have spouses who are federal government workers — meaning their household income was “down one paycheck” during the shutdown. “But more importantly, we are so vital in the military to our civilian leadership, and when our civilian leadership doesn’t seem like they can do their basic job, it undermines our confidence in serving,” she said. She said some veterans no longer wanted to recommend mi… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4806 | Pennsylvania Democrat interrupts Speaker Johnson’s shutdown press conference | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Published in The Hill Written by Emily Brooks Click here to go to story Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) interrupted a House Republican press conference Wednesday, urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to “call the leadership of both parties” to find a solution to the government shutdown. Houlahan’s interjection came as Johnson started to take questions during a press conference on the Capitol steps, yelling over the first reporter Johnson called on and saying Johnson is “the Speaker for the whole House.” “We’re having a press conference, thank you,” Johnson said. Houlahan continued, “I am part of the American people —” “And you should respect free speech,” Johnson said, saying he would “love to talk” to Houlahan in his office. “Call the leadership of both parties and bring us together and solve this problem together,” Houlahan said. Johnson noted he, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) all met with President Trump in the Oval Office in the days before the shutdown started. A Capitol Police officer approached Houlahan but retreated after she noted she is a member of Congress. Wednesday marks the 36th day of the government shutdown, making it the longest shutdown in history. Through the shutdown, Republicans have called on Senate Democrats to pass a Republican-crafted “clean” stopgap to fund the government at current levels through Nov. 21. Democrats have called on Republicans to negotiate on health care, particularly on extending enhanced ObamaCare subsidies that expire at the end of the year, before voting to fund the government. “You voted to shut down the government. You voted to stop SNAP benefits,” Johnson told Houlihan [sic]. “You voted to not pay the troops, not pay TSA and Border Patrol. You may regret it now, but that’s your vote, and it’s on the record.” Johnson and Houlihan [sic] talked over each other. “You are absolutely misrepresenting history, sir, and you’re dividing the American peo… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/icymi-fetterman-colleagues-introduce-bicameral-bill-expanding-social-security-benefits-for-seniors/ | ICYMI: Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill Expanding Social Security Benefits for Seniors | 2025-11-05 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | PA | John Fetterman | F000479 | www.fetterman.senate.gov | fetterman | https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-release/ | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), to introduce the bicameral Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act, legislation to protect and expand Social Security benefits for older adults. Each year, Social Security benefits are adjusted by the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) formula. But in recent years, benefits have failed to keep up with rising costs and inflation, especially for older Americans. This year’s COLA was announced last week as 2.8 percent — a number that three out of four Americans aged 50 and older say is not enough. The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act directs the Social Security Administration to adjust benefits based on the Consumer Price Index for Americans aged 62 or older (CPI-E), whereas current benefits are based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners (CPI-W). The CPI-E takes into account more of the costs incurred by older Americans, such as medical expenses—making it a more accurate index to use when calculating benefits. “It’s simple, part of the American bargain is the ability to retire with dignity. When we have seniors choosing between medication and basic needs because their Social Security benefits aren’t keeping up with rising costs, we have a serious problem,” said Senator Fetterman. “If you spend a lifetime working and paying into Social Security, you deserve to see those earned benefits. I have always supported our seniors, and our Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act builds on that commitment to do right by them.” “This overdue measure makes necessary adjustments to Social Security benefits—more accurately accounting for rising prices and inflation—to better support older Americans,” said Senator Blumenthal. “Our nation’s seniors are struggling to afford basic necessities like food, medication, and clothing, and the overall cost of living index may not reflect their par… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-condemns-trump-s-threat-to-defy-court-order-and-starve-families | Rep. Summer Lee Condemns Trump’s Threat to Defy Court Order and Starve Families | 2025-11-04 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 4, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement after Donald Trumpthreatened to ignore a federal court order requiring the Trump administration to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing federal government shutdown — a move that would leave millions of children, seniors, and working families without food assistance: “Trump’s decision to openly defy a court order and block food assistance is unconscionable. He is willing to use working Americans as pawns in his political game, attempting to turn their pain into leverage and their hunger into a talking point. These choices send a message that the lives of working families, children, and seniors are expendable if it helps him win a fight. Let’s be clear: the White House has the authority and the funds to support full SNAP benefits for the millions of people who rely on it to feed their children and afford the high grocery prices this administration has only made worse through its chaotic and unstrategic tariffs. “Right now, we are seeing the harm this administration is willing to cause. We see the people they are willing to sacrifice. And we will fight back in the courts, in Congress, and in every community to make sure no president can use hunger as a weapon against the American people.” Congresswoman Lee has been a steadfast champion in the fight against food insecurity. In 2024, she delivered$1 million in community project funding to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to support the distribution of 33 million pounds of food to 400,000 low and moderate-income individuals. Last week, Rep. Leeheld a roundtable discussion and press conference with representatives from local food banks and organizations to hear directly from community partners impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits due to federal cuts and the ongoing government shutdown. Recently, Rep. Leejoined over 200 House Democrats in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use contingency reserve doll… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-boyle-evans-scanlon-call-trump-and-johnson-reopen-government-fund | ICYMI: Boyle, Evans, Scanlon Call on Trump and Johnson to Reopen the Government, Fund SNAP | 2025-11-03 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, joined Representatives Dwight Evans (PA-03) and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) in calling on Speaker Johnson to immediately reconvene the House of Representatives and bring Members back into voting session. “It is absolutely astounding that for over six weeks now, the House of Representatives has been shut,” said Boyle. “Those who are on the Obamacare exchange here in Pennsylvania, called Pennie, have seen their premiums skyrocket. In addition to that, because of this government shutdown 41 million Americans who rely on SNAP now are not getting it. So, I'm proud again to stand here with my colleagues, Dwight and Mary Gay, to speak with one voice to call on Speaker Johnson to immediately reopen the House of Representatives.” Together, Philadelphia’s three U.S. Representatives visited Bebashi – Transition to Hope’s Philadelphia food pantry and urged the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP and comply with the federal court rulings that found President Trump illegally blocked food assistance. The Representatives were joined by Sebrina Tate, President and CEO of Bebashi - Transition to Hope. At today’s press conference, Boyle also slammed the devastating food assistance cuts in Trump’s Big Ugly Law. “Just a few months ago, right before the 4th of July, despite our no votes the House of Representatives and Senate passed, and President Trump signed a bill that includes the largest cuts to health care in American history,” Boyle continued. “Also in that piece of legislation, $187 billion worth of cuts to SNAP food assistance, also the largest in American history. Why? To help pay for tax breaks that mostly go to the top 1%.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/icymi-fetterman-colleagues-introduce-bicameral-legislation-to-provide-farmers-with-the-right-to-repair/ | ICYMI: Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Provide Farmers with the Right to Repair | 2025-11-03 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | PA | John Fetterman | F000479 | www.fetterman.senate.gov | fetterman | https://www.fetterman.senate.gov/press-release/ | scraper | Legislation would restore farmers’ autonomy to fix their own equipment, boost competition in the agricultural repair market WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)in introducing the Freedom for Agricultural Repair and Maintenance Act (FARM Act), bicameral legislation togive farmers the right to repair their own equipment and restore competition in the agricultural repair market. The lawmakers’ bill would require farm equipment manufacturers to share documentation, parts, and software with farmers and independent repair shops, giving farmers back the autonomy to fix their own equipment and support their farms. The bill is led in the House by Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03) and cosponsored by Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO-02). “For farmers across Pennsylvania, a broken tractor right before a harvest can ruin months of hard work. Time is money,” said Senator Fetterman. “Our farmers should have the freedom to repair their own equipment without having to travel hours on hours to the nearest approved service center or being price gouged on repair software subscriptions. I’m proud to join my colleagues on this bill so we can help protect farmers and their right to repair.” “Farmers are fixers. It only makes sense that farmers should have the right to repair their own equipment, which is vital to saving money and maintaining operations. But right now, lack of a federal right to repair means that farmers in Vermont have to waste valuable time and resources getting someone else to fix their equipment–even if they can do it themselves,” said Senator Welch. “Our bicameral legislation will help protect farmers from rip-offs and ensure they have the right to fix their own equipment.” “Farmers work tirelessly to feed this country. They shouldn’t have to wait for weeks on end and pay sky-high prices for a manufacturer to fix essential farm equipment that farmers already know how to repair themselves,” said Senator Warr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-deluzio-shares-stories-western-pennsylvanians-bracing-huge-spike | Congressman Deluzio Shares Stories of Western Pennsylvanians Bracing for Huge Spike in Health Insurance Costs | 2025-10-31 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | October 31, 2025 Deluzio asked constituents to share their notices of health insurance premium increases—the responses underscore urgent need for congressional negotiation to re-open government & avert healthcare crisis CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released some of the initial submissions he received from constituents in response to his request to share stories about rising healthcare costs. The dozens of responses received to-date paint a dire picture. “Western Pennsylvanians should be focusing right now on celebrating Halloween or trick-or-treating with their family. Instead, so many are bracing for skyrocketing health insurance premiums that may force them to skip coverage altogether next year,” said Congressman Deluzio. “It doesn’t have to be this way—Congressional Republicans can come to the table with Democrats to hash out a deal that stops this healthcare crisis. But we’re running out of time.” Open enrollment for Pennie, Pennsylvania’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplace, starts tomorrow, November 1st. Congressional Republicans have refused to extend ACA enhanced premium tax credits that made these plans more affordable—and that spike is now reflected in prices Pennie shoppers see. Democrats like Congressman Deluzio are pushing to save these tax credits by including them in a compromise government funding measure. However, Republicans control every level of government in Washington and have shut the government down for almost an entire month because they refuse to return to Washington to hammer out a deal with Democrats to lower healthcare costs and reopen the government. Without congressional action, 24,000 Pennsylvanians in the 17th Congressional District who get their coverage through Pennie can expect to see premiums skyrocket an average of about 75%, or $130 per month. Highlights from the stories shared by Congressman Deluzio’s constituents include: Tim currently pays $550 per month through Pennie and is looking at a new monthly premium of $1,300. He wrot… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-deluzio-meets-western-pennsylvanians-worried-about-looming-lapse | Congressman Deluzio Meets with Western Pennsylvanians Worried about the Looming Lapse of SNAP Food Assistance, People Going Hungry | 2025-10-30 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CARNEGIE, PA – Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) met with several Western Pennsylvanians who rely on federal food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and are worried how they will put food on the table as funding for SNAP will run out in November because of the federal government shutdown. Congressman Deluzio heard firsthand from his constituents how they and their families could go hungry if urgent action is not taken in Washington. “Thousands of Western PA families are staring down the barrel of a hunger crisis unless the Trump Administration takes immediate action using the emergency funds and authorities Congress has provided,” said Congressman Deluzio. “The Trump Administration has no excuse here—they should stop playing politics and make sure these Western Pennsylvanians do not go hungry.’” Almost 75,000 people in Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District are enrolled in SNAP—two million Pennsylvanians use the program. The vast majority of participating households are families with kids, seniors, and people with disabilities, including veterans. Last week, Congressman Deluzio joined 213 of his colleagues on a letter pushing the Agriculture Secretary to use contingency funds that Congress set aside for emergency situations like this, along with existing legal authority to transfer funds, to keep SNAP benefits flowing for November. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joined a lawsuit against the Trump Administration seeking to force the use of these contingency funds to avoid a shutoff in SNAP benefits. “If the Trump Administration refuses to use existing contingency funds and transfer authority to fund November SNAP benefits, they are choosing to rip away food assistance from 42 million Americans. That’s on top of their $186 billion cut to the SNAP earlier this year. Roughly 16 million kids will go hungry. It's unacceptable to me to play politics with America’s hungry seniors, veterans, and families,” added Congressman Deluzio. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://houlahan.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4804 | The Democratic Women’s Caucus calls for emergency SNAP funding | 2025-10-30 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Chrissy Houlahan | H001085 | houlahan.house.gov | houlahan | https://houlahan.house.gov/press/documentquery.aspx | page_html | Calling the decision to halt nutrition funding that feeds 42 million Americans – 2 million of them her fellow Pennsylvanians – “not a budget problem,” but “a moral problem,” U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and her colleagues on the congressional Democratic Women’s Caucus urged the federal government to maintain operations of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program through contingency funding. “There is a $5 billion contingency fund sitting at the Department of Agriculture right now, created for emergencies just like this one, that can be legally used to fund SNAP right now,” said Houlahan, who chairs the caucus’s Servicewomen, Women Veterans, & Military Families Task Force, in a Thursday afternoon press call. “They can unfreeze this money … They can feed our veterans and they can feed our families today; they’re just choosing not to.” If no action is taken, SNAP will become the latest victim of the month-long federal government shutdown on Nov. 1, when existing funding is due to expire. The women’s caucus has spotlighted this issue because a majority of recipients – 26 million – are women and girls. Nearly 40% of those relying on the program for food are children, another 20% are elderly and an additional 10% have a disability. “Here in Pennsylvania’s Sixth (Congressional) District … 88,000 of our neighbors could go hungry – 28,000 people in Chester County and nearly 60,000 in Berks,” said Houlahan. More than a million U.S. veterans – 60,000 of them in Pennsylvania – also rely on SNAP, as well as 13% of current military households, according to Houlahan, a third-generation military veteran and a ranking member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee for the Committee on Armed Services. “In just days, we will collectively be celebrating Veterans Day,” she added. “What does it say about this administration that it’s willing to let more than a million veterans go hungry on the very day that we purportedly honor their service?” Her caucus colleague, U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut, the ranking member on th… | 1 | 2026-04-08T14:14:11Z | 2026-04-08T14:23:06Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2025/10/congresswoman-dean-urges-trump-administration-to-remain-committed-to-ceasefire-and-long-term-peace | Congresswoman Dean Urges Trump Administration to Remain Committed to Ceasefire and Long-Term Peace | 2025-10-29 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led 90 Members of Congress in a letter to President Trump in support of the ceasefire in Gaza and urging sustained American leadership to achieve further diplomatic breakthroughs. The Members of Congress wrote following Israeli strikes in Gaza overnight that killed at least 100 people — a stark reminder of how tenuous the current moment is and the need for the Trump Administration’s continued engagement and unwavering commitment to long-term peace for Israel and Palestine. “We welcome the implementation of the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza and the return of the hostages. Sustained American pressure is critical to achieving further diplomatic breakthroughs. We urge you not to ease any leverage until all phases of the agreement come into full effect,” the lawmakers wrote. “As we are already witnessing, the end to the war also marks the beginning of a longer and far more difficult process toward building durable peace, security, and stability.” Specifically, the lawmakers call for the Trump Administration to: Work with regional stakeholders to establish an effective replacement for Hamas, with the goal of ultimately transitioning control of Gaza to a reformed Palestinian Authority; Support the IDF’s full withdrawal from Gaza; Oppose settlement expansion and settler violence in the West Bank; Invest long-term in Gaza’s reconstruction; and Lead efforts to negotiate a comprehensive regional agreement that includes a pathway to Palestinian statehood. “We stand at a major historical hinge point. If your administration moves urgently and continues to use the leverage it has, we can move toward a future where both Israelis and Palestinians live in freedom, security, and dignity in states of their own. We urge quick action and sustained and relentless engagement to implement the next phases of your 20-point plan,” the lawmakers concluded. Read the full letter here. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases/deluzio-introduces-bill-help-local-communities-fight-flooding-manage | Deluzio Introduces Bill to Help Local Communities Fight Flooding, Manage Stormwater and Sewer Overflows | 2025-10-28 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Christopher R. Deluzio | D000530 | deluzio.house.gov | deluzio | https://deluzio.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CARNEGIE, PA – Transportation and Infrastructure Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grant Reauthorization Act. This bill would reauthorize around $350 million in federal grants to help local municipalities fight flooding and manage and maintain their water systems. “No matter the size of a city, borough, or township: people in all types of communities should have a reliable water system that protects their drinking water and prevents dangerous flooding and stormwater overflow,” said Congressman Deluzio. “I’m introducing the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grant Reauthorization Act to help municipalities pay for important, but often expensive, upgrades and maintenance to their water systems that help keep communities healthy.” This reauthorizes an existing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program (the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Grant program) in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Clean Water Act. Managing the cleanliness and volume of stormwater entering local water systems can be a huge problem and financial burden for smaller communities. Specifically, the funds can be used for the planning, design, and construction of combined sewer overflows (CSOs), sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), and stormwater management projects. More details are available here. The full text of Congressman Deluzio’s Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Grant Reauthorization Act is available here. Western Pennsylvania is no stranger to flooding, with heavy rains leading to streets full of water, power outages, expensive property damage to homes and businesses, and sometimes even tragic loss of life. With this bill, Congressman Deluzio is continuing his work to advance federal policy options to help strengthen America’s infrastructure. The Congressman is also concerned about the economic strain that extreme weather and storms can bring on communities. Following a storm in the spring of 2025, Congressman Deluzio polled his constituents on the regio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
| https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-local-food-banks-discuss-snap-cuts-and-lapse-impact-on-western-pa-families | Rep. Summer Lee, Local Food Banks Discuss SNAP Cuts and Lapse Impact on Western PA Families | 2025-10-28 | 2025 | 2025-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Summer L. Lee | L000602 | summerlee.house.gov | summerlee | https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Photos (Dropbox) PITTSBURGH, PA – OCTOBER 28, 2025 — Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) held a roundtable discussion and press conference with representatives from local food banks and organizations to hear directly from community partners impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits due to federal cuts and the ongoing government shutdown. The Congresswoman was joined by Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (GPCFB), Westmoreland Food Bank (WCFB), Jewish Family and Community Services, Rainbow Kitchen, Project Destiny, and Just Harvest. The conversation comes as SNAP benefits are set to be delayed at the end of the month for 42 million Americans nationwide, including 2 million in Pennsylvania, due to the shutdown and the Trump administration’s refusal to use its emergency contingency reserve funds or transfer authority to provide benefits. In March, the Trump administration slashed more than a billion dollars in funding used to purchase food for food banks, schools, and childcare centers. A month later, it cut another $500 million from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). In July, Trump and Republicans passed their so-called One Big Beautiful Bill that made the largest cuts in history to SNAP—a whopping $186 billion—while giving tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy. “For years, food banks have struggled to keep up with rising demand. Instead of strengthening the programs that help feed our communities, the Trump administration has spent the last several months dismantling them—including making the largest cuts in history to SNAP this past summer. Now, this Republican-led shutdown is putting an even bigger strain on our communities,” said Congresswoman Lee. “The administration can use SNAP’s billions of dollars in its contingency reserve to fund the program under this shutdown. They must support our most vulnerable families.” "Pennsylvania food banks are facing a dual crisis with a state budget impasse and the federal shutdown threatening the on-time delivery of SNAP benefits,” said Lisa Scales, Presiden… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z |
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