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WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1834, legislation that would extend COVID-era enhanced premium tax credits for three years:

“We want all Americans to have access to quality health care at a price they can afford. Unfortunately, the bill considered today does nothing to move us closer to that goal. Instead, it simply extends the status quo that we know is not working. 

WASHINGTON – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), the Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal unified budget deficit should be reduced to 3 percent of GDP or less by 2030. The resolution sets a clear goal to change America’s fiscal position. 

Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement in response to the situation in Venezuela: 

"Nicolás Maduro is a narcoterrorist who has led an oppressive dictatorship and has been indicted for crimes committed against Americans. He will now stand trial. President Trump’s decisive action protects American lives. I am deeply grateful for the brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces, including those who carried out this mission. We pray for their continued safety. I look forward to future congressional briefings on this matter." 

WASHINGTON—Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Linda Sánchez (CA-38) led a bipartisan letter from 27 of their colleagues from the Committee on Ways and Means, expressing grave concerns about Canada’s digital trade barriers. The letter was addressed to Canada-US Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Canada’s Ambassador to the United States Kristen Hillman.  

WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703) and released the following statement:

WASHINGTON – This week, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act (H.R. 4313), bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced by Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, and Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Chairman of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. This legislation would extend successful “Hospital at Home” programs for an additional five years. 

Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, offered opening remarks during the Committee's Member Day hearing held on December 3, 2025. His remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below: 

Good morning and thank you to everyone for being here. 

Member Day is a great tradition. I’m a big believer in it–especially in the context of what we’re highlighting here today. None of us has all the answers, and each of us brings a different perspective about the nature of the problems. 

Legislation to help seniors maximize retirement benefits, protect children from identity fraud passed the House with near unanimous support.