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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Veteran Population: 10,995 Vietnam-era veterans (largest cohort); Gulf War (2001-) 5,578
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment Rate: 4.7% (vs. 3.5% nationally, 2026 estimate)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Age: 39.8 years (vs. 38.5 nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Foreign-Born Population: 11.3% (87,800 people)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Racial/Ethnic Composition: White (Non-Hispanic) 68.7%, Hispanic 16.9%, Two or More Races 6.0%, Black or African American 4.1%, Asian 3.1%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.7% (vs. 33.7% nationally)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership Rate: 71.2% (vs. 65.5% nationally); median property value $416,700
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty Rate: 9.09% (2024 Census ACS); LegisLetter reports 6.2%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Household Income: $106,917 (vs. $78,538 national median)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024): 779,553
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Pennsylvania Question 4 (2021) — Municipal Fire and EMS Services Loans (2021) — passed, margin 72.1% Yes — 27.9% No
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Pennsylvania Question 3 (2021) — Equal Rights Regardless of Race or Ethnicity Amendment (2021) — passed, margin 71.1% Yes — 28.9% No
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Pennsylvania Question 2 (2021) — Limit governor's emergency declaration to 21 days without legislative extension (2021) — passed, margin 53.8% Yes — 46.2% No
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Pennsylvania Question 1 (2021) — Legislative Resolution to Extend or Terminate Emergency Declaration Amendment (2021) — passed, margin 53.8% Yes — 46.2% No
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (Retail Trade — 36,296 employed) (share 9.1)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services — 45,763 employed) (share 11.5)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 (Manufacturing — 48,858 employed) (share 12.2)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (Health Care and Social Assistance — 53,752 employed) (share 13.5)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: B Lab (Houlahan's husband's nonprofit) (150 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (2300 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Vanguard Group (Chester County operations) (5000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Tower Health (Reading Hospital) (10000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District encompasses all of Chester County and the southeastern portion of Berks County including the city of Reading. It is the wealthiest congressional district in Pennsylvania with a median household income of $106,917. The district is home to approximately 779,553 residents with a median age of 39.8 and a poverty rate of 9.09%. The population is 68.7% White (Non-Hispanic) and 16.9% Hispanic, with 11.3% foreign-born. Homeownership stands at 71.2% with a median property value of $416,700. The district is well-educated, with 48.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The economy is anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services. The district leans Democratic (D+23 Cook PVI) but is considered competitive with a 40-40-20 split (Democrat-Republican-Independent), per Houlahan herself. She has held the seat since 2019 after flipping it from Republican control.
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Voted yea on H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act — $1.9 trillion COVID relief including stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment, and expanded child tax credit) on 2021-03-10: Supported pandemic relief for constituents. Median household income in PA-06 is $106,917, well above national median, but the bill's expanded child tax credit and enhanced unemployment helped less affluent families in Reading and Berks County.
Date: 2021-03-10
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted sponsored on H.R. __ (PPP legislation) (Paycheck Protection Program — Voted for and helped pass PPP, then co-sponsored bill to expedite forgiveness for small loans under $150,000) on 2020-07-27: Houlahan championed PPP legislation that benefited her husband's nonprofit B Lab ($2.8M in forgiven loans). She later touted the PPP as essential to preventing worse inflation, despite economists blaming the ARP for overstimulating the economy.
Date: 2020-07-27
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 4 (Voting Rights Advancement Act — Restored the Voting Rights Act after the 2013 Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court decision) on 2019-12-06: Houlahan championed this voting rights legislation, reflecting the values of her district where 16.9% of the population is Hispanic and voting access is a key concern. The bill passed 228-187.
Date: 2019-12-06
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Voted yea on H.R. __ (Freedom for Health Care Workers Act) (Freedom for Health Care Workers Act — Lift COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers) on 2023-01-31: Houlahan was one of only 7 Democrats to join Republicans in lifting the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, breaking with Democratic leadership. Progressives pointed to this vote as a 'fair point of concern' about her public health record.
Date: 2023-01-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 7217 (Israel-Only National Security Supplemental — GOP-led standalone Israel aid bill) on 2024-02-06: Houlahan, normally a 'reliable supporter of Israel,' voted against standalone Israel funding, citing its failure to address Ukraine, Taiwan, Palestinians, and the southern border. This vote aligned with the broader Democratic caucus position.
Date: 2024-02-06
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.Res. __ (Censure of Rep. Al Green) (Censure of Rep. Al Green — Censured for interrupting Trump's address to Congress) on 2025-03-06: Houlahan joined only 9 other Democrats in voting to censure Rep. Al Green, breaking with the overwhelming majority of her caucus. She cited the need to follow House rules and decorum, distinguishing herself from most Pennsylvania Democrats who voted no.
Date: 2025-03-06
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 884 (Laken Riley Act — Would require DHS to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for certain crimes) on 2025-01-07: Houlahan broke from 48 Democrats who voted for the bipartisan bill. She argued it was 'unconstitutional,' but her vote drew constituent criticism that she prioritized undocumented immigrants over community safety. The bill passed 264-159.
Date: 2025-01-07
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — $3.3 trillion reconciliation package including tax cuts, Medicaid cuts, and SNAP work requirements) on 2025-07-03: Houlahan voted against the signature Republican budget bill, calling it 'horrible' both in May and July. She was joined by all House Democrats in voting no.
Date: 2025-07-03
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Voted nay on H.R. 7900 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 — Voted against after extreme partisan amendments restricting abortion access for service members were added) on 2023-07-14: Houlahan, an Air Force veteran and Armed Services Committee member, voted against the NDAA for the first time after dozens of extreme amendments were added. She called the bill 'hijacked by extreme policies.' This was a notable party defection on a usually bipartisan bill.
Date: 2023-07-14
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[platform] Houlahan campaigned on supporting border security and being tough on crime, issues her constituents prioritized. She has stated she agrees 'that our immigration system and borders are broken.'
Date: 2025-01-25
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[vote] Houlahan voted against the Laken Riley Act on January 7, 2025, which passed the House 264-159 with 48 Democratic votes. The bill required DHS to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting.
Date: 2025-01-07
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[disclosure] Houlahan's personal net worth is approximately $2.5 million, ranking her 226th in Congress. She has significant investments and her husband Bart Houlahan's B Lab received $2.8 million in forgiven PPP loans. 36.84% of her campaign funding comes from PACs, and her top donors include Wall Street firms.
Date: 2025-08-16
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[statement] In December 2024, Houlahan criticized 'the billionaire influence on government' and urged Republicans to 'spend their time at home listening to their constituents.' She also co-sponsored the TRUST in Congress Act, pledging to ban insider trading among members of Congress and get big money out of politics.
Date: 2024-12-15
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Houlahan's top career industry contributors as of 2024 include Retired, Securities & Investment, Lawyers/Law Firms, Pharmaceuticals/Health Products, and Insurance. Her PAC contributions make up approximately 36.84% of her total fundraising.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Houlahan's campaign donations include $35,710 from AIPAC, $18,825 from Comcast, $18,600 from BlackRock, and $15,000 from JStreetPAC in the 2024 cycle. EMILY's List endorsed her and contributed significantly through bundled donations.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Houlahan's husband Bart Houlahan co-founded B Lab, which received over $2.8 million in PPP loans across two rounds (April 2020 and March 2021). Both loans and accrued interest were eventually forgiven. Bart Houlahan sits on B Lab's board of directors.
Date: 2021-03-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Houlahan operates the leadership PAC 'HoulaPAC' (FEC Committee ID: C00708636). Her campaign committee had $3,405,613 cash on hand as of December 2024.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Quiver Quantitative estimates Houlahan's net worth at $2.5 million as of August 2025, ranking 226th in Congress. Her estimated net worth in 2018 was $2,188,512, indicating her wealth has grown while in office.
Date: 2025-08-16
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Top contributing industries in 2023–2024 were Retired ($232,693), Securities & Investment ($218,865), Lawyers/Law Firms ($128,775), Pharmaceuticals/Health Products ($94,490), and Insurance ($83,127).
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Houlahan's top contributors in 2023–2024 were the American Israel Public Affairs Committee at $35,710 ($25,710 individuals + $10,000 PAC), Comcast Corp at $18,825 ($8,825 individuals + $10,000 PAC), BlackRock Inc at $18,600, University of Pennsylvania at $16,146, and JStreetPAC at $15,000.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Houlahan raised $2,490,375 in the 2023–2024 election cycle. Large individual contributions: 46.87% ($1,167,338), PAC contributions: 36.84% ($917,524), small individual contributions (<$200): 6.18% ($154,029), candidate self-financing: 0%.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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