Values
FAMILY VALUES
Congressman Smucker is voting to promote and protect our Pennsylvania values. He strongly supports pro-life measures, Second Amendment rights, and religious liberty. As a husband and father, Congressman Smucker understands the importance of advancing policies that protect the sanctity of life and uphold sacred family values.
PRO-LIFE
Congressman Smucker believes that all life is sacred and has always voted for pro-life legislation. During the 116th Congress, Congressman Smucker has taken the following actions to defend the lives of the unborn:
- Member of the Pro-Life caucus and Values Action Team
SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS
Congressman Smucker is a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights and the United States Constitution. In Congress he has taken numerous actions to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners and to stop the federal government's infringement on citizens' right to bear arms.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Congressman Smucker is working to ensure our religious liberties are protected. Religious freedom is an essential part of the core values of many Pennsylvanians. Families, individuals, employees, and employers alike should not be forced to violate these deeply held convictions.
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Washington—Legislation introduced by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) to aid foster children, families, and child welfare agencies (CWAs) was signed into law as part of the comprehensive and bipartisan Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R. 9076).
Lancaster, PA—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and his office are available to assist veterans who selflessly served our nation. Assisting constituents, including area veterans, with issues they are experiencing with a federal department or agency is a top priority for Rep. Smucker.
Since taking office in 2017, Rep. Smucker’s office has assisted over 14,000 individuals returning more than $52,000,000 to constituents in the form of released tax refunds, processed Social Security payments and paid veterans' benefits.
York, PA – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) joined community members at an event organized by the York Jewish Community Center, marking the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel that left over 1,200 individuals dead and hundreds taken hostage. Following the event, Rep. Smucker issued the following statement:
Washington—Legislation introduced by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) to aid foster children, families, and child welfare agencies (CWAs) was approved by the House of Representatives. Rep. Smucker’s legislation was included in the comprehensive and bipartisan Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (H.R.
WASHINGTON – Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Don Beyer (VA-08), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announce jointly-introducing the Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act (H.R. 9614). This legislation helps individuals with disabilities save for their futures by permanently extending three provisions of the tax code which expire in 2025.
Washington—Legislation introduced by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) to aid foster children, families, and child welfare agencies (CWAs) was advanced by the Ways and Means Committee today. Rep. Smucker’s legislation was included in the comprehensive and bipartisan Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) which reauthorizes and reforms child welfare programs authorized under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act.
Washington—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at aiding foster children, families, and child welfare agencies (CWAs). Smucker’s bills would expand state flexibility to utilize funding provided by Title IV-B of the Social Security Act to support foster children and families, require a reduction in administrative burden for CWAs, and assist CWAs in recruiting and retaining talented caseworkers.
Washington – Legislation introduced by Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) and Terri Sewell (D-AL-7), and Senators John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) has been endorsed by AARP. The bipartisan and bicameral Retirement Savings for Americans Act (RSAA) continues to gain support.
Washington—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) is speaking out against the rise in antisemitic acts witnessed across America at colleges and universities, as well as in middle and high schools. Smucker reiterated his support for Israel and its right to defend itself from the barbaric terrorist actions of Hamas, and asked witnesses about antisemitism during recent committee hearings.