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Learn how Rep. Smucker is working to fix Washington's broken budget process. Rep. Smucker currently serves as a senior member of the House Committee on the Budget.
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Washington, D.C. —Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a senior member of the House Budget Committee, took to the floor of the House of Representatives to speak out about rising inflation and the growing national debt, which recently eclipsed $30 trillion. Smucker's comments came as the Federal Reserve Board raised the federal funds rate to combat the 40-year high inflation Americans are experiencing; a direct result of the policies of the Biden administration.
Twelve years ago, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Adm. Michael Mullen famously warned, "the most significant threat to our national security is our debt." At the time, the nation's federal debt was roughly $13.5 trillion. Congress and our government have completely ignored Mr. Mullen's warning; our national debt has now surpassed $30 trillion and is growing exponentially.
Washington, D.C. —Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a member of the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Ways & Means, questioned Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday about the administration's false claims of deficit reduction.
As Appeared in the June 7, 2022 Print Edition of The Hill
Everywhere the American people go they find that groceries and gas are more expensive. This is President Biden's inflation crisis and it's estimated to cost American families approximately $5,200 more this year.
As Published in the Washington Times, May 18, 2022.
Twelve years ago, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Adm. Michael Mullen famously warned, "the most significant threat to our national security is our debt." At the time, the nation's federal debt was roughly $13.5 trillion. Congress and our government have completely ignored Mr. Mullen's warning; our national debt has now surpassed $30 trillion and is growing exponentially.
Americans are concerned about the economy. A recent NBC poll indicated that only 33 percent of Americans approve of President Joe Biden's handling of the economy.
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) appeared on C-SPAN's Washington Journal call-in program, taking questions from callers across the country. Smucker answered questions about the massive tax and spending proposal before Congress, on infrastructure and gas prices, and COVID mandates. Below is a transcription of responses to selected questions from Smucker's appearance. Click here to watch the full program.
Washington, DC – Rep. Lloyd Smucker released the following statement after voting against H.Res.601, which included language to enact a $3.5 trillion socialist budget:
Washington- Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) is announcing the introduction of H.R. 2110, the Debt Solution and Accountability Act.
Washington- Today, Rep. Smucker voted against the final passage of H.R. 1319, a $1.9 trillion progressive spending wish list and released the following statement: