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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 1d

Republicans are pretending that they don't own this shutdown. But we can negotiate right now and reopen the government. Protect the ACA credits, restore funding to Medicare and Medicaid and stop the nonsense.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 1d

If House Republicans work across the aisle to improve this bill, they could fix this. I hope they’ll stop playing political games with families’ livelihoods before it's too late.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 1d

20,000 people in Chester and Berks Counties will lose their insurance because of the Republican budget. Now they’ve offered a spending bill that would force many of my constituents to pay more than $3,000 extra for the same coverage.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 2d

It was a pleasure to spend time talking with the students while I was on campus. I have real hope for the future! Congratulations Lions!

www.lincoln.edu/news/2025/09...

TMCF Awards $2M to Lincoln for Research & Student Success - Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA — September 30, 2025

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 2d

I am thrilled that Lincoln University – the first degree-granting HBCU in the country – has received a $2 million grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. This grant will strengthen research, innovation, and student success across programs at Lincoln.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 2d

Why would we willingly sign on to a deal that harms Americans? What assurances do we have that the executive branch will hold up its end of the bargain? Everyone – Republicans and Democrats – should be outraged at this administration's overreach.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 2d

No matter your politics, the deployment of the National Guard against our own citizens is cause for alarm. It's more than unconstitutional, it's unconscionable.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 2d

Our Commander in Chief looked 800 of our most decorated generals and admirals in the eye and told them to use the cities they swore to defend as "training grounds" for war.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 2d

Not only did Republicans add more than $3 trillion to the national debt with their budget bill, their government shutdown could cost the American people between $7–$15 billion each week.

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Government shutdown could cost US economy billions of dollars a week, analysts say

According to one report, each week of shutdown could cost up to $7bn, with another suggesting a $15bn loss in GDP

www.theguardian.com

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 3d

You read that correctly: nearly 400,000 Pennsylvanians will face higher health insurance bills if Republicans keep the government shut down. Democrats are waiting with a simple ask: extend the ACA subsidies and protect the health care of all Americans.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 3d

As the party in power, Republicans can easily end all of this by passing a budget that protects health care and lowers costs for families.

I’m ready when they are.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 3d

Our military servicemembers are working without pay. Federal services are delayed or suspended and everyday Americans are in limbo, wondering if they’ll be able to afford health insurance next year.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 3d

Republicans would rather keep the government shut down than extend ACA credits so people can keep their health insurance. While they're on vacation, my offices are open and we are ready to serve the people of PA-06.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 4d

Modern warfare demands both brain and brawn, and I'll continue to fight for every woman who puts on the uniform to protect and defend our nation.

I wish the Secretary of Defense would do the same.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 4d

Women can and do bring the warrior ethos to their military service, and Pete Hegesth's opinions on the matter do not change the facts.

Chrissy Houlahan is on a mission to defend the role of women in combat after Pete Hegseth’s remarks

U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, an Air Force veteran who represents Chester County, is pushing back on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's for a "male standard" for combat.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 4d

This banned books week, I am proud to lead the Stop Censoring Military Families Act with @raskin.house.gov. This legislation would restore all books removed from Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools by the Trump Administration and protect school curricula from political changes.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 4d

Today my thoughts are with those who continue to mourn, and with everyone striving to end the cycles of violence and build lasting security in the region.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 4d

As we honor the victims and stand firmly against terrorism, we must also continue to work toward a future where both Israelis and Palestinians can live in safety, dignity, and peace. I hope President Trump is successful in delivering on that promise.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 4d

On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists brutally attacked Israel, killing and kidnapping innocent people. Two years later, the pain and grief from that day are still present, while hostages still remain in captivity.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 5d

Chag Sameach and happy Sukkot to all that are celebrating this week!

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 5d

Always good to talk with Julie Mason on SiriusXM Politics. We covered the government shutdown and last Monday's strange pep rally with Secretary Hegseth.

Listen below!

www.siriusxm.com/clips/clip/f...

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) on the Government Shutdown and What It Looks Like for Democrats

With Julie Mason

www.siriusxm.com

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 9d

Town Hall no. 102 is tonight in Downingtown! I'll be joined by a panel of experts as we take your questions on the Republican budget.

Doors open at 5:00 pm and seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 9d

Wishing all who are observing Yom Kippur a meaningful fast and a restful day.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 10d

4. Ask yourself why Republicans keep coming back to the same false narratives. Why are they trying to redirect the blame for shutting down a government they fully control? They want the subsidies to expire. They want healthcare to be out of reach.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan @houlahan.house.gov · 10d

3. If the ACA subsidies expire, people's healthcare premiums will increase. Some by only a little, but many will nearly double. I cannot, and will not, support that.

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