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. – 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.
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.
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.
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: