Chris Deluzio
Christopher Raphael Deluzio (born July 13, 1984)[1] is an American attorney, politician and former U.S. Navy officer serving as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district since 2023. The district includes most of the northwestern suburbs of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Chris Deluzio | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Conor Lamb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1984 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Zoë Bunnell (m. 2015) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) Georgetown University (JD) |
| Website | House website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 2006–2012 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Early life and education edit
Deluzio was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Thornburg, Pennsylvania.[2][3] He attended Bishop Canevin High School and then the United States Naval Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2006.[4][5] He later graduated magna cum laude and received his juris doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 2013.[citation needed]
Early career edit
After graduating from the Naval Academy, Deluzio deployed to Iraq as a naval officer from 2006 to 2012.[4] He later worked as a litigation associate at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in New York City[4] before joining the Brennan Center of Justice to work on voting rights and election security issues.[6] Deluzio was then named a legal and policy scholar of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security.[7]
U.S. House of Representatives edit
Elections edit
2022 edit
Deluzio ran for the United States House of Representatives in Pennsylvania's 17th congressional district to succeed Conor Lamb in the 2022 elections. He won the general election with 53.4% of the vote, defeating Republican nominee Jeremy Shaffer.[8]
Tenure edit
Caucus memberships edit
- Congressional Progressive Caucus (deputy whip)[9][10]
- For Country Caucus[11]
- Congressional Steel Caucus
- Labor Caucus
- Bipartisan Fentanyl Prevention Caucus[12]
Committee assignments edit
Political positions edit
Deluzio supports the PRO Act, a federal bill expanding workers' rights to collectively bargain.[13]
As a Bernie Sanders delegate to the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Deluzio spoke in favor of Medicare for All[14] and later cosponsered it in congress.[15]
Deluzio criticized the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.[16]
Deluzio introduced the first bill to tighten rail safety requirements for the transportation of hazardous materials after the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, with Congressman Ro Khanna,[17] and introduced the House version of the bipartisan Railway Safety Act with Congressman Nick LaLota to toughen rules for freight rail.[18]
In 2023, DeLuzio voted against a ban on cluster munitions to Ukraine.[19][20]
DeLuzio voted against prohibiting the use of funds to delist the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist Organization.[21]
DeLuzio voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[22][23]
Personal life edit
Deluzio is from Thornburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Vincent and Rita Deluzio. His father owns a healthcare management consulting firm.[4] In 2015, he married Alexandra Zoë Bunnell, whom he met while attending law school at Georgetown.[24]
References edit
- ^ "Pennsylvania New Members 2023". November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Deluzio". VoteVets. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- ^ Perrine, Shannon (2022-10-21). "Commitment 2022: Chris Deluzio, candidate for PA-17 US House seat". Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- ^ a b c d "Alexandra Zoë Bunnell Weds Christopher Raphael Deluzio". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 18, 2015. p. D5 – via PressReader.
- ^ Perrine, Shannon (October 21, 2022). "Commitment 2022: Chris Deluzio, candidate for PA-17 US House seat". WTAE.
- ^ "Chris Deluzio will face Jeremy Shaffer to replace Conor Lamb in the 17th Congressional District". 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Pitt Cyber Announces Legal and Policy Scholar Christopher R. Deluzio". www.cyber.pitt.edu. July 2, 2018.
- ^ "Pennsylvania 17th Congressional District Election Results". The New York Times. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "First in Huddle: Progressives Organize". Politico. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ^ "Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Appoints Members to Complete Caucus Executive Board for 118th Congress". Congressional Progressive Caucus. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2022.
- ^ "For Country Caucus".
- ^ "Pa.'s Deluzio joins U.S. House's bipartisan fentanyl prevention caucus".
- ^ Jamie Wiggan (October 26, 2022). "U.S. House District 17: Chris Deluzio vs. Jeremy Shaffer". Pittsburgh City Paper.
- ^ Lindstrom, Natasha. "Bernie Sanders delegates seek bold changes beyond unseating Donald Trump, some report feeling left out of DNC events". triblive.com. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "H.R.3421 - Medicare for All Act". congress.gov. May 17, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Chrissy Suttles (November 2, 2022). "In their own words: Q&A with PA-17 candidates Chris Deluzio and Jeremy Shaffer". The Times. Beaver County, Pa.
- ^ Thakker, Prem (February 28, 2023). "Progressive Democrats Introduce First Bill to Tighten Rail Safety Regulations Since Ohio Disaster". The New Republic. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Lyons, Kim (March 22, 2023). "Pa.'s Deluzio teams with N.Y. lawmaker on railroad safety bill". Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Sfortinsky, Sarah. “Almost 50 Democrats Snub Biden with Vote against Cluster Bombs for Ukraine.” The Hill, 14 July 2023, https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4097677-almost-50-democrats-snub-biden-with-vote-against-cluster-bombs-for-ukraine/.
- ^ “H.Amdt. 243 (Greene) to H.R. 2670: To Prohibit Cluster Munitions ... -- House Vote #317 -- Jul 13, 2023.” GovTrack.Us, https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/118-2023/h317. Accessed 16 July 2023.
- ^ https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/118-2023/h496
- ^ Demirjian, Karoun (2023-10-25). "House Declares Solidarity With Israel in First Legislation Under New Speaker". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (2023-10-25). "Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ^ "Zoë Bunnell, Christopher Deluzio". The New York Times. April 26, 2015.
External links edit
- Congressman Chris Deluzio official U.S. House website
- Chris Deluzio for Congress
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN