Allyson Schwartz
Allyson Schwartz
Allyson Young Schwartzis a former member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district, serving from 2005-2015. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district included parts of Montgomery County and Northeast Philadelphia. She was also National Chair for Recruitment and Candidate Services for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. In the 2014 election, Schwartz was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania, but was defeated in the primary...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth3 October 1948
CityQueens, NY
CountryUnited States of America
The fact is that it is reasonable for us to say that there is going to be an emergency that happens in this country that we cannot budget for. Katrina is an example.
I worked with President Obama on the Affordable Care Act and getting health coverage to all Americans. It was my legislation that said insurance companies can no longer deny coverage for kids with preexisting conditions.
Iran's continued pursuit of nuclear weapons, support for international terrorist organizations, and abhorrent human rights practices pose one of the greatest threats to global security.
The Iran Freedom Support Act takes a responsible and sensible approach - tightening and codifying economic sanctions against the Iranian regime.
My colleagues, hardworking Americans are looking to Congress to take immediate action and meaningful steps to combat price gouging.