U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, and educator who is continuing her career of service as the first woman ever to represent Pennsylvania's 6th District in Congress.
Chrissy is the daughter and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors who came to America with nothing. She grew up in a military family; her parents met when her father and grandfather flew P3s in the same Navy squadron. She earned her engineering degree from Stanford with an ROTC scholarship that launched her service in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserves, and later earned her M.S. in Technology and Policy from MIT.
As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and third generation veteran, I know firsthand that we are a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws. We need an immigration system that reflects our values and keeps us safe.
The United States is a melting pot—people from around the world come to the U.S to seek a better life and to integrate their expertise into our nation’s workforce. It’s simple--immigrants make our nation stronger and more competitive. For that reason, I am proud to cosponsor of H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act. This legislation aims to secure permanent residency for immigrants protected under the Deferred Action for Children Arrivals, Temporary Protected Status, and Deferred Enforced humanitarian programs.
I believe in American values - in our potential to be a beacon of hope and opportunity in this world. This country opened its arms to my father, who went on to serve as a career officer in the United States Navy, and I believe families seeking refuge in the U.S. today should have the same opportunity to pursue the American Dream.