Economy & Jobs
Representative Smucker is working hard to ensure that everyone can access and achieve their American Dream. For more information concerning Rep. Smucker's work and views related to the economy, please read the below news releases or contact our office.
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KEY POINTS
- An estimated 57 million workers have no retirement plan offered through their job.
- A group in Congress is exploring a program modeled after the federal Thrift Savings Plan to reach those people.
- A legislative proposal is expected in the coming months.
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.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union:
"Thanks to President Biden's policies, America faces an inflation crisis, an energy crisis, a crisis on our southern border and a global security crisis.
Our Commander-in-Chief offered no clear vision for how we stop authoritarian thug Vladimir Putin's aggression. Putin will only respond to strength, and right now, Ukraine is showing the world how strong they are. Their resilience against all odds is inspiring.
Washington, DC – Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) and Representative Troy Carter (D-LA-02) are announcing the introduction of the MUSIC Act, legislation that will aid entertainment companies and workers left out of the Save Our Stages (SOS) Act.
Washington, D.C. –Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement marking President Biden's first year in office:
"Today marks one year since President Biden has taken office.
And in one year's time, President Biden and the policies of his administration have the American people facing crisis after crisis.
Washington, DC – Over the past two weeks, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) participated in the Ways & Means Committee mark-up of the $3.5 trillion socialist spending spree, including trillions of dollars of tax hikes on the middle-class and small businesses.
Day One: "The American Dream is at Stake"
Washington, D.C. —Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has introduced legislation to spur investment in building a stronger workforce to meet the demands of the 21st century. The USA Workforce Tax Credit Act would encourage charitable donations for community-based apprenticeship initiatives, career and technical education, workforce development and K-12 educational preparedness. Eligible nonprofits include educational institutions, community organizations, training institutes, community colleges, scholarship groups and labor union-affiliated nonprofits.
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Lloyd Smucker voted in favor of H.R. 133 which provides additional relief to families and small businesses and continues to fund government operations through September 30, 2021. The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support. Smucker issued this statement following the vote:
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) introduced the Enabling Online and Virtual Workforce Training Act, to provide flexible training and upskilling opportunities to individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LANCASTER, PA —Last evening, the United States Senate passed H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. The legislation initially passed the House of Representatives last week with Congressman Lloyd Smucker's support, by a vote of 417-1. The legislation now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature. Rep. Lloyd Smucker released the following statement: