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, D.C. –Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) will serve on three committees during the 118th Congress. Smucker continues to serve on the influential Committee on Ways & Means and the Committee on the Budget, positioning Smucker at the center of discussions on tax and spending policy. He also re-joins the Education and Workforce Committee.
Washington, DC— Rep. Smucker voted in favor of H.R. 8876, the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022. The legislation was named in honor of the late Rep. Jackie Walorski who proudly represented Indiana's 2nd Congressional District from 2013 until her passing in August.
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 joined Reps. Kelly (PA-16), Reschenthaler (PA-14), and Thompson (PA-15) in signing a letter lead by Rep. Fred Keller (PA-12) demanding an investigation into recent reports from concerned parents about books being carried in school libraries that contain explicit and sexually graphic images. Click here to read the letter.
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. –Last week H.R. 6123, known as the Crucial Communism Teaching Act, which is supported by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and over 60 other members, was introduced by Congresswoman MaríaElvira Salazar (FL-27). The legislation aims to teach students about the dangers of communism and totalitarianism.
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. The USA Workforce Tax Credit Act would encourage charitable donations for community-based apprenticeship initiatives, career and technical education, workforce development and K-12 educational preparedness. Eligible nonprofits include educational institutions, community organizations, training institutes, community colleges, scholarship groups and labor union-affiliated nonprofits.
Washington, D.C. – Today, members of the Pennsylvania Republican Congressional Delegation, including Congressman Lloyd Smucker, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson, Congressman Mike Kelly, Congressman Scott Perry, Congressman Fred Keller, Congressman John Joyce, Congressman Dan Meuser, and Congressman Guy Reschenthaler released the following statement in light of reports that Gov. Tom Wolf has not yet spent $73 million of the $104 million Pennsylvania received through the Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund created by the federal CARES Act:
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.