US Representative - PA 6th

There are 435 Representatives in the US House of Representatives, 19 of which are from PA. The House has responsibility to initiative legislation, with sole responsibility for initiating tax legislation.

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1 US Representative - PA 6th

Republican Candidate Democratic Candidate John Emmons Chrissy Houlihan - Incumbant Age - 53 Devon, PA

Education and Experience Education and Experience Chemical Engineering, Univesity of New York at Buffalo Attended, Urban Education, Graduate School of Education, Uof P, 2010-2012 MS, Technology and Policy, MIT, 1992-1994 Education BS, Industrial Engineering, Stanford University, 1985-1989

Spouse Alison and two children Spouse: Bart; 2 Children: Molly, Carly Personal Director Operations, Inferface Performance Materials, Lydall, 2015-present Founder/Chief Operating Officer, B-Lab Former Plant Manager/Chemical Engineer, Armstrong World Industries Former Chemistry Teacher, Teach for America, Simon Gratz High School Former Director of Operations, Mannington Mills President/Chief Operating Officer, Springboard Collaborative, 2012-2016 Deacon, Bellevue Presbyterian Churc, present Chemistry Teacher, Mastery Charter Schools, 2011-2012 No political experience Vice President, Operations and Business Services, B Corporation, 2008-2010 Executive Vice President of Retail, AND1, 2004-2005 Experience Chief Operating Officer, AND1, 2000-2005 Director of Distribution and Information Systems, AND1, 1996-2000 Captain, United States Air Force Reserve, 1991-2004 Industrial Engineer, Alphatech, 1995 Research Assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1992-1994 Served, United States Air Force, 1989-1991 Incumbant US Representative for PA 6th District

Economic Issues Economic Issues Does not support raising taxes on any tax bracket to balance the budget Supports raising taxes on the wealthy for balancing the budget and Does not support expanding federal funding for social security or medicare infrastructure spending Does not support federal spending to promote economic growth Supports federal spending to support social security and medicare Does support lowering corporate taxes to promote corporate growth Supports federal spending on infrastructure Candidate Positions Suports repealing Obamacare Does not support lowering corporate taxes to promote economic growth Healthcare reform and growing the economy are priorities Supports economic relief from Covid-19 for businesses and individuals Does not suppor the use of tarriffs, except as last resort Does not support current trade tarriffs Does not support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during Does support the USMCA crises like Covid-19 National Retail Federation - 33% American Federation of Government Employees - 100% Special Interest Group American Federation of Labor and Congress of Ind. Org. (AFL-CIO) - 100% Ratings Communications Workers of America - 100% Alliance for Retired Americans - 100% Special Interest Group Endorsements

2 US Representative - PA 6th

Republican Candidate Democratic Candidate John Emmons Chrissy Houlihan - Incumbant Age - 53 Devon, PA

Government and Politics Issues Government and Politics Issues Does not support raising taxes on any tax bracket to balance the budget Supports raising taxes on the wealthy for balancing the budget and Does not support expanding federal funding for social security or medicare infrastructure spending Candidate Positions Does support regulation of indirect campaign contributions Supports federal spending to support social security and medicare Does support protecting government officials and law enforcement officers Supports regulation of indirect campaign contributions from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning misconduct Does not support protection of government officials and law enforcement Does not support increasing defense spending officers in civil lawsuits for misconduct Does not support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during Does not support repeal of Obamacare crises like Covid-19 Supports requiring businesses provide paid medical leave during Covid-19 Concerned about accuracy of voter lists, not voter suppression Suports repealing Obamacare Americans for Prosperity - 9% Heritage Action for America - 0% Special Interest Group The - 12% Ratings Progressive Punch - 60% Children's Defense Fund - 75% - 0% Special Interest Group Chester County Republican Party endorsement End Citizens United Endorsements

Gun control Issues Gun control Issues Does not support gun control legislation Supports gun control legislation Candidate Positions

Special Interest Group NRA Rating - 92% NRA - 0%

Special Interest Group Endorsements

Immigration Issues Immigration Issues Supports the construction of a wall along the Mexican border Does not support the building of a wall along border with Mexico Does not support requiring illegal immigrants to return to their country of Candidate Positions origin before being eligle for citizenship Fixing the immigration system is a priority Does support requiring all immigrants to register Special Interest Group NumbersUSA - 2% Special Interest Group

3 US Representative - PA 6th

Republican Candidate Democratic Candidate John Emmons Chrissy Houlihan - Incumbant Age - 53 Devon, PA

Environmental Issues Environmental Issues Does not support government funding for development of renewable energy Supports government funding for the development of renewable energy Does not support federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions Supports government regulation of greenhouse gas emissions Candidate Positions

Humane Society Legislative Fund - 82% Special Interest Group American Energy Alliance - 3% Ratings League of Conservation Voters - 97% The John Birch Society - 10% Special Interest Group Endorsements

Abortion Issues Abortion Issues Candidate Positions "I am 100% Pro-life" Pro-choice Planned Parenthood - 100% NARAL Pro-choice America - 100% Special Interest Group Population Connection - 100% Ratings Campaign for Working Families - 0% National Right to Life Committee - 0% Susan B Anthony List - 0% Special Interest Group Endorsements

Education Issues Education Issues

Candidate Positions

Special Interest Group National Education Association - 100% Ratings Special Interest Group Endorsements

4 US Representative - PA 6th

Republican Candidate Democratic Candidate John Emmons Chrissy Houlihan - Incumbant Age - 53 Devon, PA

Civil Rights Issues Civil Rights Issues Does not support requiring states to adopt federal education guidelines Candidate Positions

American Civil Liberties Union - 66% Federally Employed Women - 100% Special Interest Group Battle for the Net - 100% Ratings NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby - 100% National Association of Police Organizations - 100% Special Interest Group Endorsements

Global Affairs Issues Global Affairs Issues Supports the US use of military force to prevent countries from possessing Candidate Positions weapons of mass destruction Supports reducing military intervention in the middle east Special Interest Group Ratings Special Interest Group Endorsements

5 US Representative - PA 6th

Republican Candidate Democratic Candidate Ratings John Emmons Chrissy Houlihan - Incumbant

Overall Rating 2.5 4.0 Reason for the Rating The Overall Rating is an average of the three Ratings below. The Overall Rating is an average of the three Ratings below.

Integrity, honesty and transparency 4.5 4.5

I have followed Chrissy during her two year's in Congress, including A good friend of mine worked with John and spoke highly of John's attending several Town Hall Meetings. She has always been honest and Reason for the Rating integrity and work ethic. transparent about the work she is doing and what she wants to accomplish in Congress and for the country.

Skills and experience for the role 1.5 3.5 John's skills, education and experience are very limited and do not indicate Chrissy's skills, education and experience have prepared her for serving Reason for the Rating a strong foundation for serving the country. the country through a government leadership role.

Able to evaluate and balance liberal and conservative perspectives and 1.5 4.0 actions Although difficult to confirm without a history of personal government Chrissy advocates for bipartisanship and has worked on bipartisan actions, John's intensity regarding his conservative views and lack of Reason for the Rating committees and with bipartisan groups to consider all perspectives on advocacy for bipartisanhip, lead me to conclude that he would be inclined issues and accomplish solutions that work for all. * to fight for his beliefs over seeking broad solutions for all.

* Chrissy, along with Mike Gallagher (Republican Representative from Wisconsin), co-wrote the forward to what I believe is a great book on politics ("The Politics Industry", written by Katherine Gehl and Michael Porter) where Chrissy and Mike talk about service to country over politics and the need for change to our political system as outlined in the book.

Note: Ratings range from 0 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Overall Rating is an average of the other three ratings.

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