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.
Cold War Veterans Recognition:
Cold War veterans make up 36.5% of veterans in the United States. In honor of their service, U.S. Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) plans to recognize Cold War Era veterans in his congressional district. Recognition will include an official Cold War Recognition Certificate presented at a ceremony tentatively in November (time and location to be determined).
The Cold War Recognition Certificate Program is operated by the Department of Defense and is available to all members of the armed forces and qualified federal government civilian personnel who honorably served the United States between September 2, 1945, to December 26, 1991.
Learn more about applying for the Cold War Recognition Certificate and the process by clicking here.
Veterans' Benefits Information and Resources
Contact Our Office
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.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Resources
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
Lancaster, Pa. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) today released a new video, Serving Our Community, highlighting his work and accomplishments in the House of Representatives in the first eight months of the 115th Congress.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) today issued the following statement after he voted for the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes an important measure he authored to expand apprenticeship opportunities to any member of the uniformed services:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) is working to expand opportunities for active-duty military men and women to learn career skills and occupational training that would assist them in their transition back to civilian life.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16), in a speech today on the House floor, paid tribute to American soldiers who gave what Abraham Lincoln called the "last full measure of devotion."
As Memorial Day approaches, Rep. Smucker said:
Washington, D.C. – Continuing his record of working across the aisle towards commonsense solutions, U.S. Rep. Smucker (PA-16) teamed up with Reps. Collin Peterson (MN-07) and Tom Emmer (MN-06) to introduce legislation to relieve veterans of financial burdens caused by delays at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16), in a Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing this morning, questioned the panel on the impact of the EPA's burdensome Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) voted last night for the bipartisan Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which includes a 2.1 percent pay raise for our service members and $583.7 billion in discretionary funding for FY17.
Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) cosponsored nine bills that will help reignite the American Dream. Seven of the nine bills are bipartisan – highlighting Rep. Smucker's commitment to working across the aisle to do what's best for the people of Pennsylvania's 16th District.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) released the following statement on the 58th Presidential Inauguration: