Christopher R. Deluzio

Supports first responders on the front lines of hazardous train derailments.

“Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced their bipartisan bill, the Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act, to support first responders on the front lines of hazardous train derailments.”⁷

Wants to broaden the definition of trains classified as a “high-hazard flammable train” (HHFT).

“Two years after a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in the town of East Palestine, Ohio, just across the state line with Pennsylvania, U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Ro Khanna (CA-17) today reintroduced the Decreasing Emergency Railroad Accident Instances Locally (DERAIL) Act to broaden the definition by which trains are classified as a “high-hazard flammable train” (HHFT).”⁷

Passed his bill, the Railway Safety Act, as part of the must-pass transportation bill, the BUILD America 250 Act.

“On May 21, 2026, Congressman Deluzio (PA-17) passed his bill, the Railway Safety Act, as part of the must-pass transportation bill, the BUILD America 250 Act.”⁷

Supports funding to increase conveyance capacity for sewer systems to eliminate overflows and reduce combined sewer overflows.

“These improvements will allow future growth in these communities and reduce sewage overflows to local waterways.”⁸

Supports funding to replace existing, end of life, body-worn cameras and fleet video.

“The Ross Township Police Department is seeking funding to replace existing, end of life, body-worn cameras and fleet video.”⁸

Supports funding to replace two clarifiers that have reached the end of their useful lives.

“The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa is seeking funding to replace two clarifiers that have reached the end of their useful lives.”⁸

Supports funding to install a rooftop solar photovoltaic system on a borough-owned building.

“Ben Avon Borough is seeking funding to install a rooftop solar photovoltaic system on a borough-owned building which includes housing, businesses, and an EMS station.”⁸

Supports funding to upgrade a water treatment plant to ensure the highest quality of water service.

“Tarentum Borough is seeking funding to upgrade its water treatment plant and pump house to ensure the highest quality of water service for its residents and businesses.”⁸

Supports funding to replace the Verona Bridge with a new reinforced concrete box culvert.

“The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking funding to replace the existing Verona Bridge with a new reinforced concrete box culvert with minimal approach roadway work.”⁸

Supports funding to acquire and convert railroad property into a trail.

“Allegheny County is seeking funding for the acquisition and conversion of about 3.4 miles of inactive Pittsburgh & Ohio Central Railroad property from Genesse and Wyoming, Inc. (G&W) into a trail.”⁸

Supports funding to upgrade and expand a community recreation center, focusing on accessibility upgrades.

“The Mt. Lebanon Municipality is seeking funding to upgrade and expand the existing community recreation center, focusing on accessibility upgrades.”⁸

Supports funding to develop a fully accessible destination playground.

“Churchill Borough is seeking funding to develop a fully accessible to all persons destination playground.”⁸

Supports funding to realign an intersection to create a safer intersection.

“The Borough of Aspinwall is seeking funding to realign Brilliant Avenue at Freeport Road and the entrance to the Aspinwall River Front Park to create a safer intersection.”⁸

Supports funding for a streetscaping and pedestrian safety project.

“The Borough of Crafton is seeking funding for a streetscaping and pedestrian safety project proposed for Crafton Blvd from Noble Ave to Baldwick Rd.”⁸

Supports funding to purchase a law enforcement watercraft for the protection of residents.

“The Allegheny Valley Regional Police Department is seeking funding to purchase a law enforcement watercraft for the protection of the residents of the three communities along the Allegheny River that is within their jurisdiction.”⁸

Supports funding to carry out a project to monitor and eliminate roadways vulnerable to landslides.

“The Borough of Sewickley is seeking funding to carry out the Sewickley Road Safety Improvement Project, which aims to monitor and eliminate the roadways vulnerable to landslides, creating a public safety hazard and that could disable existing streets and infrastructure in the Borough of Sewickley.”⁸

Wants to provide flexible space for community programming, meetings, and events.

“Once completed, the facility will enhance public safety operations while providing flexible space for community programming, meetings, and events that serve residents throughout Bellevue.”⁹

Wants to provide additional capacity for communities within the Robinson Run tributary.

“The project provides additional capacity for communities within the Robinson Run tributary, allowing for planned growth in those municipalities.”⁹

Wants to prevent overflows and protect water quality.

“This expansion is essential to support the anticipated growth in residential and commercial developments in Findlay and Robinson Townships, prevent overflows, and protect water quality.”⁹

Wants to improve the condition of the tank and prolong the life of the tank.

“This rehabilitation work will improve the condition of the tank and prolong the life of the tank.”⁹

Wants to increase treatment capacity and incorporate advanced nutrient removal technologies.

“The Potato Garden Run Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project involves upgrading and enlarging the existing facility to increase treatment capacity, incorporate advanced nutrient removal technologies, and ensure compliance with future environmental regulations.”⁹

Wants to provide resiliency by increasing the capacity of the roadway drainage system.

“This project will provide resiliency by increasing the capacity of the roadway drainage system in order to convey both the storm water runoff and mine drainage that overwhelms the existing roadway drainage system during storm events.”⁹

Wants to provide a safe, secure facility to support current and future staffing for a growing regional police department.

“The goal of this project is to provide a safe, secure facility to support current and future staffing for a growing regional police department.”⁹

Wants to provide a more effective and timely response to public safety needs.

“Establishing the Police Station at the Municipal Complex will also strengthen coordination between municipal departments and emergency services, for a more effective and timely response to public safety needs throughout Center Township and the surrounding service areas.”⁹

Wants to improve operational efficiency, officer safety, and community engagement.

“Additionally, construction of a modern police facility will improve operational efficiency, officer safety, and community engagement.”⁹

Wants to address the most urgent slope failure.

“This repair will allow the Township to address the most urgent slope failure.”⁹

Wants to stabilize the active slide area on Ridge Road.

“The planned repair involves removing excess displaced material, installing soil nails into the slope to anchor unstable soils to underlying competent material, and constructing a reinforced shotcrete wall to secure the repaired area and protect it from erosion.”⁹

Wants to provide an opportunity to activate it as a workforce development hub.

“This will serve as the first element (and act as a catalyst for) a larger workforce hub initiative on the surrounding former brownfield site.”⁹

Wants to replace aging facilities and improve emergency response capacity.

“The Borough of Bellevue proposes the development of a new combined Fire Station and Community Center to replace aging facilities and improve emergency response capacity and public gathering space.”⁹

Supports improving infrastructure to reduce emergency repairs and improve public safety.

“Replacing the failing main will significantly reduce emergency repairs and improve public safety.”⁹

Wants to consider federal or state legislation regarding smartphones in schools.

“Their feedback will be important as he considers what federal or state legislation could look like and what existing bills on this topic he will support.”⁴²

Would consider federal or state legislation regarding smartphones in schools, based on stakeholder feedback.

“Congressman Deluzio will be sharing his report with constituents, parents, school boards, state education officials, and other stakeholders at every level of government. Their feedback will be important as he considers what federal or state legislation could look like and what existing bills on this topic he will support.”⁴³

Supports providing police departments with new equipment and vehicles for improved response capabilities.

“$149,625 to Harrison Township Police Department for new police cruisers and safety equipment - Harrison Township's grant request proposes the purchase of a 2026 upfitted F-150 Police Cruiser, a small box trailer containing traffic cones and barricades, and a UTV police cruiser vehicle which will enable our police officers to patrol and/ or respond to areas which currently cannot be accessed with standard patrol vehicles.”⁹

Supports providing volunteer fire companies with vehicles for EMS and fire calls.

“$300,000 to Koppel Volunteer Fire Company for Quick Response Vehicle for EMS and Fire - With this project, it will allow our fire company to respond to EMS calls within our borough as certified EMT's/AEMT's before an ambulance arrives.”⁹

Wants to understand how people are impacted by executive orders.

“If you are or anticipate being impacted by these orders, please use the form below to provide the Office of Congressman Chris Deluzio with more information on what happened to guide our office's decision-making and help elevate the voices of Western Pennsylvanians.”⁶⁰

Supports funding to create a regional wellness facility for all ages and promote economic development and tourism opportunities.

“The Borough of Ambridge is seeking funding to create an integrated venue (The Center) accessible to all Ambridge citizens and surrounding Pennsylvania's regardless of age, race, ethnicity, and physical capabilities. The Center will be a complete wellness facility for all ages "cradle to grave.” The Borough will repurpose a former 12+ acre Brownfield site into a regional asset that will promote economic development & tourism opportunities for the Borough of Ambridge and the surrounding region of Western of PA.”⁸

Wants to transform an unmanaged site into a sustainable, community-serving green space.

“Transforming this property from an unmanaged site into a sustainable, community-serving green space represents a significant opportunity for the Town of McCandless.”⁹

Wants to provide accessible recreation, enhance neighborhood health and wellness, and serve as a valuable asset to the adjacent residential areas.

“A developed Pontiac Park would provide accessible recreation, enhance neighborhood health and wellness, and serve as a valuable asset to the adjacent residential areas.”⁹

Supports development of affordable housing and community spaces.

“$1,000,000 to the Redevelopment Authority of Allegheny County, on behalf of Hosanna House for Bring It To Light - Penns Lincoln Green - Signature affordable housing and community space development project in downtown Wilkinsburg.”⁹