Economy & Jobs
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The federal budget process is broken. I've only been in Congress four months and that's clear to me. Since 2010, Congress has passed 31 continuing resolutions to keep the federal government open. Only three fiscal years since 1955 have not produced a continuing resolution. The institution has been governing by crisis for far too long.
Washington, D.C. – The House Committee on Education and the Workforce today passed bipartisan legislation to help more Americans enter the workforce with the skills necessary to compete for good-paying, in-demand jobs.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) issued the following statement after voting in support of the continuing resolution to fund the government through September 30th, 2017:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) is working across the aisle to prevent future government shutdowns and hold Congress accountable for failing to perform the basic task of funding the federal government.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) issued the following statement on President Trump's executive order establishing the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity:
Washington, D.C. – The House Committee on Education and the Workforce today passed legislation cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) to better meet the needs of a modern workforce.
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16), in a Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing this morning, questioned the panel on the impact of the EPA's burdensome Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16), in a Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing this morning, questioned the panel on the impact of the EPA's burdensome Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation.
During the hearing, Rep. Smucker focused on finding a balance between ensuring clean water and regulatory overreach, saying:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) released the following statement on President Trump's address to Congress:
"We're dreaming big again. Tonight, President Trump laid out a bold agenda that sets clear priorities: the safety of the American people and economic opportunity for everyone.