Economy & Jobs
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WASHINGTON – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) introduced an updated version of the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act to build the U.S. workforce and help connect individuals to good jobs. The bill will strengthen and extend WOTC, which has a proven track record of helping disadvantaged individuals secure employment, but is set to expire at the end of this year without congressional action.
Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement after voting to reopen the federal government and end the Democrats’ unnecessary and cruel government shutdown:
“The historic nightmare of the Democrats’ shutdown is now over. Democrats admitted to using the American people as political leverage. Thankfully, enough Senate Democrats came to their senses to advance this continuing resolution and spending package earlier this week.
No one wins when government grinds to a halt. Whether in Harrisburg or Washington, the ripple effects of stalled budgets and shutdowns reach far beyond the Capitol steps. Schools, small businesses, nonprofits, and working families are the ones left waiting and worrying.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) called on congressional Democrats to work with Republicans to reopen the government. On Friday, September 19, 2025, Rep. Smucker and a majority of the House of Representatives voted in favor of a short-term continuing resolution to keep government funded through November 21, 2025, to allow for negotiations on full-year funding legislation.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) reintroduced legislation to develop America’s workforce and strengthen our economy.
The USA Workforce Investment Act and the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act create opportunities for American workers to advance their skills and obtain quality jobs, while helping American businesses fill available roles necessary for success.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has reintroduced legislation to strengthen America’s workforce. Below is a list of quotes from national industry leaders supportive of Rep. Lloyd Smucker’s Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R. 5494).
Washington—Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Don Beyer (VA-08), members of the House Ways and Means Committee, have introduced the Claiming Age Clarity Act to help seniors better understand how the timing of their decision to claim Social Security affects their monthly benefit.
The legislation would modernize the Social Security Administration’s terminology, so it more clearly explains how retirement age affects monthly benefits.
York, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and PA Attorney General Dave Sunday held a press conference at York County’s Reentry Opportunity Center to highlight support for Rep. Smucker’s Workforce Reentry Act, legislation that would strengthen workforce reentry programs intended to reduce recidivism and help formerly incarcerated individuals find dignity in work.
Wrightsville, PA—Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a senior member of the tax-writing Committee on Ways and Means, joined small businesses in Wrightsville for a roundtable discussion on federal tax policy and how the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill will drive investment and growth in the local economy.
Congressional Republicans, with President Trump, delivered on our promise to extend tax relief for families and small businesses. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) puts more money back in families’ pockets, provides tax certainty for small businesses, secures our border, unleashes America’s energy potential, and strengthens our national security — all while producing the greatest savings of any reconciliation legislation in our nation’s history.
This legislation slows reckless spending and takes bold, pro-growth steps to help families recover after four devastating years.