Economy & Jobs
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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:
Washington – Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 6800:
"We don't need Speaker Pelosi's three trillion-dollar progressive wish list. Particularly one that includes additional dollars that Gov. Tom Wolf can use to hold hostage Pennsylvania's counties and small businesses.
Lancaster – Today, Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf's order to shut down all non-life-sustaining businesses across Pennsylvania:
WASHINGTON –Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
"I am thankful that bipartisanship ruled the day in Washington—at least for today. This legislation offers relief to families and small businesses impacted by coronavirus. It builds on President Trump and his Administration's efforts to ensure small businesses continue to operate and retain their employees through flexible emergency and temporary paid leave programs.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), the Republican Leader of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment, highlighted the importance of apprenticeships during a subcommittee hearing entitled: "Reauthorizing the National Apprenticeship Act: Strengthening and Growing Apprenticeships for the 21st Century."
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted against The Pro Act- H.R. 2474 - legislation contains numerous radical provisions that will force hardworking Americans into unions, and subject more workers and employers to union harassment.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Lloyd Smucker joins Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) to introduced the Interstate Milk Freedom Act (H.R. 5410) today. This bill prohibits federal interference with the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products that are packaged for direct human consumption.
It's legal to drink raw milk in 50 states. It is legal to sell raw milk in 28 states. Congress has never passed a ban on raw milk. Yet, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did so in capitulation to a lawsuit.