Economy & Jobs
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Washington, DC -- Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement regarding the Biden administration's announcement regarding forgiveness of federal student debt:
Rep. Smucker was named a Friend of the Farm Bureau for the 117th Congress by the American Farm Bureau Federation. Click here to read the letter announcing Rep. Smucker being selected for the award.
York, PA —Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) visited Saubel's Market in York County to hear how the third-generation family-owned business has been impacted by workforce shortages, supply chain issues, and inflation.
Wrightsville, PA —Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) spoke with local businesses in the restaurant and hospitality industry from across Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District during a roundtable to learn first-hand how they are impacted by workforce shortages and inflation. Lancaster and York County businesses were represented in addition to members of the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Washington, D.C. —Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted against congressional Democrats' so-called "Inflation Reduction Act" and opposed the legislation's passage by participating in debate on the floor of the House of Representatives. Smucker spoke twice against the legislation during time controlled by the House Budget Committee and House Ways & Means Committee.
"Democrats' Legislation Abandons Free Enterprise in favor of Socialism"
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The Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, passed by the Senate on Sunday and now headed to the U.S. House floor as soon as this week, won't live up to its name and may actually increase inflation, according to U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, a Republican who represents Lancaster County and the southern half of neighboring York County.
Washington, D.C. —Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) opposed H.R. 4346 and released the following statement:
Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Penn., told Newsmax on Saturday that there are "really hard times ahead" for Americans economically, due to the high inflation brought on by the policies of President Joe Biden and the Democratic majority in Congress.
Washington, D.C. —Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a senior member of the House Budget Committee, took to the floor of the House of Representatives to speak out about rising inflation and the growing national debt, which recently eclipsed $30 trillion. Smucker's comments came as the Federal Reserve Board raised the federal funds rate to combat the 40-year high inflation Americans are experiencing; a direct result of the policies of the Biden administration.