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, DC – Rep. Smucker (PA-11) offered the following statement regarding the news that Planned Parenthood Keystone intends on offering chemical abortions at a facility in Lancaster City:
Washington, DC – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement in response to President Biden's address from Philadelphia:
"President Biden has no intention of unifying this country and his remarks last evening only served to further divide the nation. Biden's disdain for those who disagree with him was on display as he demonized his fellow citizens. What the American people witnessed last night is the latest extraordinary failure of leadership from President Biden," said Smucker.
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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.
Washington, D.C. —Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted against congressional Democrats' so-called "Inflation Reduction Act" and opposed the legislation's passage by participating in debate on the floor of the House of Representatives. Smucker spoke twice against the legislation during time controlled by the House Budget Committee and House Ways & Means Committee.
"Democrats' Legislation Abandons Free Enterprise in favor of Socialism"
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Washington, DC – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) opposed H.R. 8373 and released the following statement:
Washington, DC – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) opposed H.R. 8404 and released the following statement:
"This bill is the latest attempt by congressional Democrats to distract from the number one issue on the minds of hardworking American families which is President Biden's 40-year high inflation.
Washington, DC -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson:
"The Supreme Court has made the right decision, which will save lives. The Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Wolf should take action to protect the sanctity of life. In Congress, I will continue to support pro-life policies which protect the unborn," said Smucker.
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Washington, DC – Representative Lloyd Smucker is announcing the introduction of the Improving Access to Child Care Act, legislation aimed at providing states a dedicated funding stream to support the expansion of child care efforts by reforming a current but ineffective program.
The legislation would repurpose the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Contingency Fund to allow all states to use this funding stream to expand child care options for families in need.
Washington, D.C. — Today during a meeting of the Committee on Ways and Means, Representative Lloyd Smucker supported legislation to strengthen the retirement security of Americans, known as the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021. The legislation also included Smucker-led Savings Access For Escaping and Rebuilding (SAFER) Act, to allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans by domestic abuse survivors.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), and Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), introduced the Savings Access For Escaping and Rebuilding (SAFER) Act, a bill to allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for domestic abuse victims. The bill gives survivors of domestic abuse the ability to access funds to be used to escape their abuser, promote the safety of themselves and their families, and begin the process of rebuilding their lives.