Education
Representative Smucker previously served as a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee. Read the below news releases about Rep. Smucker's work to ensure children have access to a quality education and our nation has a strong and skilled workforce.
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WASHINGTON—Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced legislation to support American students studying abroad by ensuring their continued eligibility for federal financial aid.
Most American students who study at foreign institutions of higher education are able to access the Title IV loan program to finance their degrees. However, access to Title IV funds is currently prohibited if any part of their program of study is offered online.
WASHINGTON—Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) have introduced the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act. The legislation would eliminate a hidden tax on federal student loans, which adds unnecessary debt to student loan borrowers.
WASHINGTON-Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) are working to make federal workforce development programs more accessible to individuals seeking flexible online training and upskilling opportunities. Smucker, a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, and Mackenzie, a member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, have introduced the Ensuring Opportunities in Online Training Act.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) reintroduced their Building Youth Workforce Skills Act, legislation to expand workforce training opportunities to eligible in-school youth.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order:
WASHINGTON– Legislation introduced by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) to create a pilot program to supercharge investment in career and technical training programs received approval by the Ways and Means Committee and now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Washington—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, questioned Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona about the department’s problematic financial audits during a committee hearing. Click to watch Rep. Smucker’s questions to Sec. Cardona.
Every April, we celebrate Second Chance Month, an opportunity to remember those in our community who are reentering society after involvement in the criminal justice system and consider the unique obstacles they face. America is the land of opportunity and second chances. Previously incarcerated individuals who take accountability for their actions and improve their lives should be able to count on our support.
Washington—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) advanced his workforce development policies as a part of H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act, which passed the House with a strong bipartisan vote of 378 to 26.