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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Jack Bergman (R-MI), and Don Bacon (R-NE) reintroduced the Unity Through Service Act. The reintroduction marks the fifth anniversary since the release of the National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service’s final report, which first recommended the bill’s provisions. The bill was also reintroduced in the Senate by Jack Reed (D-RI) and Todd Young (R-IN). 

This bipartisan, bicameral bill would establish the Interagency Council on Service to coordinate reviews of current programs and plan new strategies for recruitment. The legislation would authorize a joint advertising and recruitment program between the Department of Defense, the Corporation on National and Community Service, and the Peace Corps in order to share information. Moreover, the bill would help transitioning service members find future service opportunities and create a quadrennial report to Congress about public service initiatives. 

“Having served in the Air Force and as a Teach for America educator, I know the profound impact national service can have to improve someone’s life and community,” said Houlahan. “This bipartisan legislation is an important step that will revitalize national service in this country. The bill will boost the ongoing collaboration between America’s military, public, and national service organizations to create new opportunities for our citizens to serve. Through service, I know we can reforge the bonds of unity that tie us all together.” 

“Ever since the pandemic, the number of Americans participating in volunteer work has been on the decline,” said Panetta. “I’m proud to work alongside Rep. Houlahan on the Unity Through Service Act which would implement elements of our larger Inspire to Serve Act to establish an Interagency Council on Service to promote opportunities for military service, national service, and public service.   In service to others, we perpetuate our democratic values and I look forward to continuing to fight for impactful legislation to better mobilize Americans volunteering for the betterment of their community and country.” 

“The Unity Through Service Act will be a bridge between service entities, providing education, support, and coordination between our military and civil service,” said Bergman. “This legislation will drive enthusiasm to serve our Nation among young people. I’m proud to help lead this bill to will continue advancing our military capabilities.” 

“I know first-hand the importance and value of service to your country as a retired Air Force General. We have seen a decline in the number of young Americans signing up to serve in our nation’s armed forces and public service, and this commission will help to answer the question of ‘why?’ We need to be able to attract qualified individuals with critical skills necessary to serve,” said Bacon. 

The bill is also endorsed by notable public service organizations.

“As we celebrate the fifth anniversary National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service’s Inspired to Serve report, With Honor Action is proud to endorse the Unity Through Service Act. As a veteran-founded and veteran-led organization, we strongly believe in the critical role that service, both in and out of uniform, plays in our democracy. By creating an Interagency Council on Service and coordinating efforts across federal agencies, this bill strengthens civic engagement and promotes service opportunities for all Americans,” said Rye Barcott, CEO of With Honor Action. “We applaud the leadership of Representatives Chrissy Houlahan and Jack Bergman for their continued service to our nation.”

“On behalf of our nation’s State and Territorial Service Commissions, we thank Rep. Houlahan (D-PA), Rep. Bacon (R-NE), Rep. Bergman (R-MI), and Rep. Panetta (D-CA) for their support of the bipartisan Unity Through National Service Act. National service enables Americans to address critical issues in our communities and instills a sense of mission and purpose in those that serve. We look forward to engaging with the Interagency Council on Service to advise the President on ways that national, military, and public service partners – and importantly our states – can work together to promote and expand opportunities to serve our country and improve those experiences,” said Kaira Esgate, CEO of America’s Service Commissions. “Critically, the Council would also develop new interagency partnerships to address national challenges and support the transition between branches of service and into careers. We urge Congress to advance this bipartisan legislation as soon as possible.”

“National service is a powerful force for uniting Americans in common purpose, and the Unity through Service Act represents an important step forward in ensuring more people can serve,” said AnnMaura Connolly, President of Voices for National Service. “By elevating service and fostering greater collaboration across agencies, this bill will help strengthen national service programs, open new pathways to service, and enable more Americans to contribute to their communities and country. The Voices for National Service community is grateful to Representatives Houlahan, Bacon, Bergman, and Panetta for their leadership and their continued commitment to expanding opportunities for service.”

The full text of the bill can be found here.

A one-pager on the Unity Through Service Act can be found here.

Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and nonprofit leader. She is serving her fourth consecutive term representing the people of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. Houlahan is the first female veteran to be named as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Houlahan is also chair of the Economic Growth and Cost of Living Task Force on the New Democrat Coalition.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)’s bipartisan bill, the Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act, passed the House of Representatives unanimously. Houlahan led this bill with her Republican colleague, Representative Jim Baird (R-IN), to help America’s students compete globally in math and science. This legislation would allow the National Science Foundation to support modernized math curricula and improve K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Additionally, this funding would help schools update their math curricula to make it more relevant and applicable to real-world scenarios, a needed investment as these skills are more and more relevant in today’s job market.

“As I have traveled the world, I have seen how China, India, and our other global competitors are investing dramatically in education, especially in math and science. We must act quickly to ensure America’s students are not left behind in the global economy,” said Houlahan. “Giving the National Science Foundation the authority to invest in modernized STEM education is an important step toward ensuring our students can become the best in the world and lead the change of our future. I’m thrilled my colleagues agreed and passed my bill unanimously through the House.”

“The United States’ ability to create cutting-edge technologies has been vital to defeating our adversaries,” said Baird. “However, China has made huge investments in STEM to try to out-compete the U.S. As a PhD scientist, I know the invaluable impact STEM education has on American innovation and our national security, and that starts with strengthening and modernizing STEM education in K-12 schools. I am proud to see this important bill pass the full U.S. House of Representatives, and I am grateful to Representative Houlahan for her efforts to work with me on this bipartisan issue. I hope the U.S. Senate will take up this bill quickly so we can get it signed into law to improve STEM education in our country and beat China.”

The Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act would direct the National Science Foundation to use $10 million of its previously authorized funding to provide competitive grants to schools that are focused on innovative mathematic and statistical modeling education, including computational and data-driven thinking. It will also direct the National Academies to conduct a study on the same topic. Click here to read full text of the bill.

Watch Houlahan’s Floor remarks on the bill here.

The legislation is supported by The American Statistical Association (ASA), The Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), The Consortium for Mathematics and its Applications (COMAP), The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC), the New Hampshire Learning Initiative (NHLI), the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Center for Innovation in Education (CIE) and the Business Software Alliance (BSA).

Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and nonprofit leader. She is serving her fourth consecutive term representing the people of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. Houlahan is the first female veteran named as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee and is a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA), and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) introduced the State Strategic Stockpile Act, a bill to reauthorize a program supporting states in developing and maintaining stockpiles of critical drugs, vaccines, and other medical supplies in case of a public health emergency or major disaster.

Recent natural disasters, such as the hurricanes impacting Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, as well as the California wildfires, highlight how important it is to have statewide emergency response resources. A robust Strategic National Stockpile provides ways for states to have treatments and products on hand for their specific needs. This pilot program will supplement — not replace — the federal Strategic National Stockpile by empowering states to procure state or regional-specific products.

“In the event of another national public health emergency, the nation must be prepared. To do so, we can already rely on our federal Strategic National Stockpile, but each state needs it own resources close at hand and tailored to its geography and specific citizen needs,” said Houlahan. “I am proud to lead on this bipartisan bill to ensure states like Pennsylvania, which was affected by pandemic supply shortages, can respond more quickly to epidemics and public health emergencies by having and maintaining its own supplemental stockpile.”

“As a result of a pandemic and devastating hurricanes, Georgia’s health care providers and patients have struggled to access critical medical supplies. We can never let this happen again,” said Carter. “This bipartisan bill ensures that states have the resources they need to respond quickly to future public health emergencies without solely relying on the federal government.”

“National security is about more than defense; it’s about protecting the well-being of every American, especially in times of crisis,” said Veasey. “This bill strengthens the national stockpile by empowering states like Texas to maintain their own critical resources. When disaster strikes, states must be able to respond quickly with the supplies they need, ensuring access to life-saving treatments to quickly protect their citizens and respond to public health emergencies.”

“We’ve seen firsthand how critical it is for states to be prepared for public health emergencies—whether it’s a pandemic, natural disaster, or another crisis,” said Miller-Meeks. “The State Strategic Stockpile Act ensures states have the resources and flexibility they need to respond swiftly and effectively, without waiting on Washington. I’m proud to support this bipartisan effort to strengthen our preparedness and protect lives.”

“It’s essential that our states be prepared for the worst,” said Mackenzie. “Covid reminded us that first responders rely on their states to secure the resources that they need in order to save lives. The State Strategic Stockpile Act empowers states to take charge of public health emergency preparedness and keep Americans safe. ”

Read the full bill text here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Brian Babin (R-TX) issued the following statements on the reintroduction of the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act (REDI Act), which addresses the growing doctor shortage, makes medical education more affordable, and boosts health care outcomes.
“College and university students in undergraduate and graduate programs are not required to start paying their loans until they complete them. That same policy should extend to dental and medical students through their internship and residency requirements,” said Houlahan. “I’m proud to support this bipartisan legislation to help those pursuing a medical or dental degree by eliminating an unfair burden. We must continue to make these career paths more accessible, and this is a great first step in encouraging more people to enter this sector of the workforce.””The growing doctor shortage is a crisis we can’t afford to ignore. By passing the Resident Education Deferred Interest (REDI) Act, we can remove a major financial barrier for future physicians and dentists, making their education more accessible and strengthening our health care workforce,” said Babin. “This bill will not only save residents thousands of dollars in accrued interest but also encourage specialization and make it easier for providers to serve in rural communities. With strong bipartisan support and backing from leading medical and dental organizations, I urge my colleagues to support the REDI Act and invest in the future of American health care.”
Supporting organizations:
Academy of General Dentistry
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Academy of Neurology
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Periodontology
American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus
American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Association of Endodontists 
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Association of Orthodontists 
American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons
American College of Emergency Physicians
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 
American College of Physicians
American College of Rheumatology
American College of Surgeons
American Dental Association
American Dental Education Association
American Gastroenterological Association
American Medical Association
American Osteopathic Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Society for Radiation Oncology
American Society of Anesthesiologists
American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists
American Student Dental Association
American Urological Association, Inc.
College of American Pathologists
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Hispanic Dental Association
Renal Physicians Association
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Society for Vascular Surgery
Society of Interventional RadiologyThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons
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Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and nonprofit leader. She is serving her fourth consecutive term representing the people of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. Houlahan is the first female veteran to be named as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Houlahan is also chair of the Economic Growth and Cost of Living Task Force on the New Democrat Coalition.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), introduced H.Res.202, a resolution to censure Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO).
“After my discussion on the House floor last week when Speaker Johnson told me he’d have to censure half the members if he actually enforced the rules of the Congress, I decided to help, and tonight introduced a resolution to censure Representative Boebert for her racist and derogatory statements about Representative Al Green (D-TX),” said Houlahan. 
Text of H.Res.202 below:
Censuring Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado for her recent disparaging and derogatory comments about Representative Al Green of Texas
Whereas on March 7, 2025, during an interview with Real America’s Voice News, Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado said “For him to go and shake his pimp cane” about another Member, Representative from Texas, Mr. Al Green;
Whereas the words of the Representative from Colorado are disparaging, derogatory, and racist toward another colleague, and are a breach of proper conduct and decorum of the U.S. House of Representatives
Resolved, That—
(1) Representative Lauren Boebert be censured;
(2) Representative Lauren Boebert forthwith present herself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and
(3) Representative Lauren Bobert be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.
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Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and nonprofit leader. She is serving her fourth consecutive term representing the people of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. Houlahan is the first female veteran to be named as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Houlahan is also chair of the Economic Growth and Cost of Living Task Force on the New Democrat Coalition.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN)

WASHINGTON, D.C., (March 11, 2025) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025.

“Since I’ve been here, this is the first time that actual cuts have been made and we have reduced the size of government,” said Rep. Burchett. “There’s $14 billion worth of cuts to non-defense discretionary spending, and it doesn’t touch Medicare or Medicaid. I voted to keep the government open so that President Trump, his cabinet, and my colleagues and I can continue down the path of limited government.”

Full text of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 can be found here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN)

WASHINGTON, D.C., (March 11, 2025) – Yesterday, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2025.

The Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2025 amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to grant the President the authority to propose cancellations of specific discretionary budget amounts, direct spending items, or targeted tax benefits within 30 days of a bill’s enactment.

The legislation allows the President to temporarily withhold discretionary funds or suspend direct spending and tax benefits for up to 30 days, which can be extended by another 30 days with a supplemental message, while Congress reviews the proposals. It also includes safeguards to prevent duplicate cancellations and requires the Congressional Budget Office to estimate savings, while the Comptroller General monitors compliance.

“We’re just in too deep right now,” said Rep. Burchett. “President Trump needs every tool at his disposal so that we can begin to slowly dig ourselves out of this financial mess we’re in.”

Full text of the bill can be found here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 6, 2025) – Today, U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) introduced the Defense Against Drones Act (DADA).

The Defense Against Drones Act permits individuals to use a legally obtained shotgun to shoot down a drone if they reasonably believe it is flying at or below 200 feet above their property, in accordance with state law. While this legislation does not mandate that the individual who shoots down the drone return it to its owner, they are required to report the incident to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within 60 days if the drone’s registration number is identifiable.

Full text of the bill can be found here.

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN)

WASHINGTON, D.C., (February 25, 2025) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res.14, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

“Everyone knows how I feel about our fiscal responsibility. This bill is where we start to right some of our wrongs. This budget resolution requires over a trillion dollars in mandatory savings over 10 years, and gives us a pathway to grow the economy by over two and a half trillion. President Trump and I spoke about our priorities which include securing our border, reducing the debt and inflation, cutting our spending, and leading with fiscal responsibility. He’s asked us to give him a starting point and I thought this was it.”

Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., will hold a press conference Tuesday on H.R. 260, the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act. The Senate version of the legislation has been introduced by Sens. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn.

When: 3:15pm ET – Tuesday, February 25th, 2025

Where: House Triangle

“There’s been a lot of work done on this bill, and I couldn’t have raised the issue without the help of Shawn Ryan and Legend. It’s sickening, to be honest, and American taxpayers want this stamped out. This legislation has been sat on long enough. We need to move this through both chambers and get it to President Trump’s desk,” said Rep. Burchett. 

“I’m proud to fully support Representative Tim Burchett’s bill H.R. 260—the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act. This bill reflects the frustration of Americans tired of seeing their money fund groups like the Taliban. I found out about this criminal waste of our tax dollars by actually listening to people,” said Shawn Ryan. “As a veteran, I’ve witnessed the devastation these terrorists cause, and it’s unacceptable that our tax dollars could ever support them and their wickedness. Evidence shows millions of dollars have already reached these groups, but Representative Burchett’s fighting to stop it. He listens to the American people he represents, and this common-sense legislation proves it—no more funding our enemies. I urge Congress to back him and get this to President Trump’s desk. The people deserve action, and Tim is delivering.”

BACKGROUND: In December of 2023, Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02)introduced H.R. 6586, to oppose financial and material support from going to the Taliban. 

While working on H.R. 6586, it was brought to our attention that weekly cash shipments of around $40 million USD were being sent to the Afghanistan Central Bank. Additionally, after a hearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in December of 2024, 

Secretary Blinken admitted that around $10 million had been paid to the Taliban in the form of taxes. H.R. 6586 passed unanimously through both the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House of Representatives. Unfortunately, then-Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer refused to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. 

H.R. 260 improves on H.R. 6586 and would: 

• Force the State Department to develop and implement a policy to oppose any foreign aid from going to the Taliban.
• Require a report on any cash assistance programs in Afghanistan and how the U.S. keeps the Taliban from accessing that.
• Require a report on the Afghan Fund and the Afghanistan Central Bank.

The full text can be found here.