Energy & Environment

WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It was approved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 215-214.

Washington—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), the Vice Chair of the House Committee on the Budget, released the following statement after voting in favor of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 during consideration in the House: 

Washington—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the preliminary permit application of the proposed construction of the hydroelectric pumped storage facility at Cuffs Run proposed by York Energy Storage, LLC: 

“I will do everything in my power to oppose the proposed construction of the hydroelectric pumped storage facility at Cuffs Run proposed by York Energy Storage, LLC, at every stage of this project’s consideration. 

Washington—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and twenty-five colleagues have written a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concern about the impact of the proposed Clean Power Plan 2.0 on the PJM Interconnection.

WASHINGTON—Congressmen Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), and Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), wrote to President Joe Biden urging his administration to reconsider and reverse its misguided decision to pause pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

The letter emphasizes the importance of natural gas to our nation's economy and national security, as well as highlights the environmental benefits of the clean energy source.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of H.R. 277, the REINS Act (Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act). The legislation would require congressional approval of major executive department regulations, including those which would have an estimated impact on the economy of $100 million or more, increase in costs or prices for consumers, or impact American businesses’ ability to compete with foreign-based enterprises.

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act.

Washington, DC – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) was named a recipient of the Guardian of Small Business Award issued by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, for his support of policies benefitting small businesses.