Veterans Issues
Our veterans, service members, and their families have endured tremendous hardships and made significant sacrifices in their fight to preserve the freedom of the United States. Congressman Smucker is committed to improving the well-being and quality of life for the 38,000 veterans in Pennsylvania's 11th district.
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If you are experiencing any casework issues with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs please contact Congressman Smucker's staff at (717) 393-0667 or request help with a federal agency here.
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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
Veterans Crisis Line: All veterans, service members, and their loved ones can call the Veterans Crisis Line at (800) 273-8255 and Press 1 or send a text message to 838255 to help individuals coping with mental health issues. Callers will receive confidential assistance from a trained responder 24 hours every day of the week, for 365 days of the year.
More on Veterans Issues
WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) has reintroduced legislation to support our nation’s veterans. Smucker has introduced the VA Billing Accountability Act, with Rep. Don Davis (D-NC-01). Additionally, Smucker has again partnered with Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) to reintroduce the Home for the Brave Act.
VA Billing Accountability Act
LANCASTER, PA – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) announced that his office will be hosting a Cold War Veterans Recognition Ceremony later this year and invites eligible area veterans to submit applications to receive the Cold War Recognition Certificate, a program administered by the Department of Defense.
Washington—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) participated as a member in a bipartisan Congressional Delegation appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson that traveled to Belgium and Luxembourg to participate in events honoring the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Veterans of the battle, their families, members of the administration, Senators, and other dignitaries also attended.
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.
Washington-- Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has partnered with Rep. Don Davis (NC-1) to reintroduce the bipartisan VA Billing Accountability Act. In the Senate, the measure is led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and John Hoeven (R-ND).
Washington— Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) is again partnering with Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) to reintroduce bipartisan legislation aimed at improving housing access and affordability for U.S. veterans.
The Mount Joy post office at 1 E. Main St. will henceforth be known as the Harold Billow Post Office Building.
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, who represents Mount Joy and all of Lancaster County in Congress, introduced a bill in September to make the name change official, and it passed Friday as part of an omnibus federal spending package.
Washington, DC— Legislation introduced by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) to honor the life of Lancaster County World War II Veteran and last known survivor of the Malmedy Massacre, Harold Billow, is expected to become law after passage in Congress this week.
Washington, DC— Legislation introduced by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) to honor the life of Lancaster County World War II Veteran and last known survivor of the Malmedy Massacre, Harold Billow, was unanimously approved by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform last week.
Smucker's legislation would designate the Mount Joy Post Office Building as the "Harold Billow Post Office Building" in honor of Billow, a lifelong Mount Joy resident. Smucker's legislation was introduced with the support of the entire Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation.