Central Chester Today

Chrissy Houlahan, a U.S. Congress member representing Pennsylvania’s 6th district, shared her perspectives on recent political developments and initiatives through a series of tweets. Houlahan has been serving in Congress since 2019, succeeding Ryan Costello.

On February 12, 2025, Chrissy Houlahan tweeted about President Trump's remarks regarding the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. She stated that during an impromptu press conference, President Trump made the ceasefire "even more tenuous" by threatening that "all hell is going to break out" if Hamas did not release hostages by noon on Saturday. This statement was echoed by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Later that day, on February 12, 2025, Houlahan addressed her role in co-sponsoring the new Taxpayer Data Protection Act via Twitter. She mentioned that she had spoken about it on the House floor the previous night. The bill aims to restrict access to the U.S. Treasury's payment data and operating system exclusively to individuals with appropriate security clearances to prevent unauthorized access from figures like Elon Musk and potential hackers (source).

On February 13, 2025, Houlahan tweeted about her ongoing efforts during Black History Month to celebrate Black Excellence. She highlighted distinguished leaders in higher education who work towards fostering diverse and inclusive environments for students. Specifically, she mentioned Lincoln University as part of these efforts (source).