Chris Deluzio

Role

U.S. Representative (D-PA-17). Co-chair of the House Monopoly Busters Caucus.

Background

Represents Pennsylvania’s 17th district (Pittsburgh suburbs). Lead sponsor of the Let Kids Play Act (expected mid-May 2026). Organized the “Let Kids Play” public hearing on April 7, 2026 at Green Tree SportsPlex near Pittsburgh, which became the basis for the More Perfect Union documentary.

Connections

• Co-sponsors: chris-murphy, cory-booker
• Advocacy partner: katherine-van-dyck (AELP)
• Relevant articles: pe-youth-sports-regulation, pe-regulation-let-kids-play

Context

Deluzio is driving the first serious federal legislative effort to regulate PE involvement in youth sports. Has framed the issue as potentially bipartisan: “I’ve got some folks in Texas who care about Friday night lights the same way we do.”