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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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:
"If we have a regulation like that in place, how could groups go about trying to find a better balance between the goal we want to achieve and that overreach?"
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.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) released the following statement on President Trump's executive order that rolls back the EPA's harmful Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:
Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) cosponsored nine bills that will help reignite the American Dream. Seven of the nine bills are bipartisan – highlighting Rep. Smucker's commitment to working across the aisle to do what's best for the people of Pennsylvania's 16th District.
By Sam Janesch
Four weeks into his new job, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker is brimming with excitement.
The freshman congressman is elated with the direction the Republican-led House is going to reform tax, regulatory and health care policies.
He is delighted by what he sees as a united GOP front and an incoming class devoted to working together in a bipartisan way.