Congressman Chris Deluzio, who represents Pennsylvania’s 17th district in the U.S. Congress, has used his social media platform to address ongoing issues related to the government shutdown and its impact on key public services.
On October 9, 2025, Deluzio posted a message highlighting concerns about government transparency during the shutdown: “Another reason Republican politicians need to re-open the government: we should get the folks shining light on corruption back to work.”
Later that day, he turned attention to healthcare costs, urging bipartisan cooperation: “Healthcare costs are already too high and it’s about to get way worse. Congressional Republicans should join with Democrats and work to do something about it.”
On October 10, 2025, Deluzio addressed the potential effects of the shutdown on military personnel: “This one is simple. Our troops put their lives on the line for our great country. They shouldn’t lose their paychecks just because Republican politicians in Washington chose to shut down the government. I’m joining lots of my colleagues in calling on Speaker Johnson to bring a”
Chris Deluzio has served in Congress since 2023 after succeeding Conor Lamb. He was born in Pittsburgh in 1984 and currently resides in Aspinwall. As a member of Congress representing Pennsylvania’s 17th district, Deluzio has focused on issues such as government accountability and healthcare affordability.
