U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 6th District
Chrissy Houlahan
Position · −0.26
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 31%
- Government Operations and Politics 27%
- Committees
- Armed Services
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Labor and Employment
- International Affairs
- Age
- 59
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RMartin Young$411K
Bottom line
Where Houlahan has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Military Personnel (Armed Services)
- Ranking Member · Open Source Intelligence (Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence)
- Armed Services · 9th in seniority on the minority side
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence · 10th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2846 To amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries). · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 730 Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 250 To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol. · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Houlahan’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Houlahan breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Houlahan voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
- Government Operations and Politics 27% · 4 of 15 party 6%
- Education 18% · 2 of 11 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 12 issues where Houlahan has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Houlahan broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActOn Passage · This bill reauthorizes through 2031 the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) authority to carry out demonstration projects within the…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution condemns the actions of those seeking to defraud the U.S. government.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Fraud Prevention and Accountability ActOn Passage · This bill (1) assigns financial integrity, improper payment prevention, and spending transparency functions to the Bureau of the Fiscal…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 10, 2026 | No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026On Passage · This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal…Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Houlahan is saying
All 16 statements and posts-
Introduced bicameral bill to protect military officers from politicized removal from promotion consideration.
“For the last year and a half, Secretary Hegseth has systematically damaged and undermined the previously unbiased military promotion system, and he has done so under the nose of the President, who reportedly has little to no awareness of Secretary Hegseth’s destructive purge of our military talent and leadership.”
Military Promotions Depoliticization LegislationMilitary Promotions DepoliticizationAI-read
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Visited USS Lincoln sailors, criticized extended deployment and poor conditions.
“First and foremost, we have remarkable, talented, and resilient men and women in service of this country.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Led members demanding answers on delayed separation pay for transgender troops ousted by Trump.
“with a soldier’s commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle.”
Military Health CareAI-read
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Called on Trump to condemn China for providing Iran satellite imagery used in U.S. troop deaths.
“I served 27 months in combat in Iraq as an Army Intelligence Officer – I know just how critical and sensitive this information is, and how dangerous it can become in the wrong hands. What’s worse is that Trump knows, too, and hasn’t done a thing to stop it. He said he thinks Xi has been ‘well behaved.’ We disagree.…”
China Iran Military SupportAI-read
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Houlahan Joins Scanlon, PA Dems to Demand Answers About Private Detention Center Financials
Demanded transparency from ICE and private detention center operator on financial relationships.
“As Members of Congress, it is our responsibility to conduct oversight of government spending and executive action. GEO has reported record profits driven by this administration’s mass deportation and immigrant surveillance campaigns. As part of these efforts, ICE and Clearfield County have both funneled Pennsylvanians’…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Introduced bill to prevent Defense Secretary from hiding true cost of Iran War.
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Houlahan voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 176 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Houlahan’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 27
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 3
- Became law 0
27 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 27 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 36 sponsored billsSponsored 36 (House median 25) · cosponsored 365 (median 289), 135 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Labor and Employment, International Affairs.
- H.R. 10497 To require explicit Congressional approval for troops or armed persons at polling places for the only exception in the United States Code, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1562 Expressing support for "Military Sexual Trauma Awareness Day".Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.Con.Res. 117 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.International Affairs · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10316 National Housing Emergency Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2717 Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1380 Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1359 Supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".Labor and Employment · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6089 Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 17% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 30% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 37% |
| Energy | 38 | 42% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 39% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 56% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 92% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 23 | 70% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 22 | 77% |
| Education | 15 | 40% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Immigration | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Animals | 3 | 33% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Houlahan voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DStacey E. PlaskettVI-AL97%agreement
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL97%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL97%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Houlahan most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Houlahan’s campaign raised $1.8M: $1.1M (62%) from individuals and $523K (30%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.0M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Houlahan
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 185.
- Deloitte Political Action Committee Independent PAC
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
- Votevets Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Houlahan this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inHoulahan’s own leadership PAC: Houlapac. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Houlahan’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, PA-6Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- Pennsylvania
- District
- 6
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 59
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4315
1727 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- West Chester, Reading
- Website
- houlahan.house.gov
- RepChrissyHoulahan
- repchrissyhoulahan
- YouTube
- UCGydnnhsUZqFBscmcWcT-zQ
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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