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PA · DISTRICT 17

Christopher R. Deluzio

DemocratPennsylvaniaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 10

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (10)In office (10)
While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established
Public safety & firearmsTransportation & infrastructure

Support first responders at hazardous train derailments

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Deluzio and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick reintroduced the Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act to support first responders dealing with hazardous train derailments. The supplied text does not describe the form of support the bill would provide.

Context: The source gives the bill’s stated purpose but not its specific assistance or eligibility rules.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established
Transportation & infrastructure

Broaden the high-hazard flammable train definition

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Deluzio and Representative Ro Khanna reintroduced the DERAIL Act to broaden the definition used to classify trains as high-hazard flammable trains. The supplied text does not specify how the definition would change.

Context: The source does not provide the proposed revised definition or explain which trains would be newly covered.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established
Social Security & other benefits

Protect SSI after disaster-related settlements

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Deluzio and Representative Mike Rulli introduced the Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act. It would prevent SSI recipients from losing or having their benefits reduced when they receive settlement payments after a tragedy.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.

While serving · legislative priority · Original date not established
Transportation & infrastructure

Study and improve rail pressure relief devices

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Deluzio introduced the bipartisan Under Pressure Act with Representative Michael Rulli to study and improve rail pressure relief devices. The supplied text does not describe the proposed study or improvements in more detail.

Context: The source identifies the bill’s purpose but does not specify its methods or requirements.

While serving · Original date not established
Transportation & infrastructure

Railway Safety Act

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Deluzio supports the Railway Safety Act, which passed the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee as part of the BUILD America 250 Act and was headed to a House floor vote. The supplied text does not describe the bill’s specific safety requirements.

Context: The source reports the bill’s committee passage and says a House floor vote was still ahead; it does not give the bill’s provisions.

While serving · Original date not established
Transportation & infrastructure

Panhandle Trail extension

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Deluzio requested $1.5 million for Allegheny County to acquire and convert about 3.4 miles of inactive Pittsburgh & Ohio Central Railroad property into a trail. The project description identifies the property as being owned by Genesee and Wyoming, Inc.

Context: This is a requested FY 2026 community project. The description does not state a construction schedule.

While serving · Original date not established
Energy & environment

Oakdale pump station and sewer capacity improvements

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Deluzio requested $2.5 million for the Army Corps of Engineers to build a new sewer pump station and wet-weather equalization tank serving McDonald, North Fayette, Oakdale, and South Fayette. The project would expand sewer conveyance capacity, including by replacing existing trunk sewers with larger ones. Its stated aims include reducing sewage overflows to local waterways and supporting future growth in the communities.

Context: This is a requested FY 2026 community project. The stated reduction in overflows is a project goal, not a reported result.

While serving · Original date not established
Energy & environment

Tarentum water treatment plant upgrade

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Deluzio requested $200,000 for Tarentum Borough to upgrade its water treatment plant and pump house. The work would include electrical and mechanical upgrades, new filtration systems, structural improvements, and upgraded emergency power. The project is intended to support reliable water service and meet environmental and safety standards.

Context: This is a requested FY 2026 community project; the description does not specify how the requested amount would be divided among the upgrades.

While serving · Original date not established
Transportation & infrastructureEconomy, taxes & workEnergy & environment

Montgomery Locks and Dam modernization

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Deluzio requested $257 million for the Army Corps of Engineers’ Upper Ohio Navigation Project, which would address condition and capacity problems at three Ohio River lock and dam sites. The project would modernize the Montgomery locks to allow larger, more efficient vessels to pass. The project description presents regional economic growth, jobs, and environmental benefits as intended gains.

Context: This is a requested FY 2026 community project, not a statement that the full requested amount was provided.

While serving · Original date not established
Transportation & infrastructure

Crafton Boulevard streetscape and pedestrian safety

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Deluzio requested $1,338,581 for a Crafton Boulevard project from Noble Avenue to Baldwick Road. The plan would narrow the roadway from 40 feet to 25 feet to help reduce speeding, add a dedicated bus lane for Crafton Elementary School, and replace the school’s entry plaza.

Context: This is a requested FY 2026 community project; the listed amount is a funding request.