Press Releases
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.
WASHINGTON- Rep. Lloyd Smucker released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden's speech to a joint session of Congress:
"In his inauguration speech, President Biden promised to work with both Republicans and Democrats to help the American people and vowed to unify our nation. Instead, President Biden's actions have been solely motivated to appease the far-left flank of the Democrat party, to grow the size of the government, and consolidate its power. Republicans don't believe in big government, we believe in the American people.
WASHINGTON- Rep. Lloyd Smucker announces the release of a virtual tour of the United States Capitol:
"My office is here to assist constituents with tours of the U.S. Capitol and other sights around Washington. Due to the pandemic, tours of the U.S. Capitol are not available right now. One of my favorite activities is giving constituents a tour of the historic Capitol Building. While the Capitol is still closed for visitors, I wanted to share this historic building with you," said Smucker.
Washington- Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) announced the reintroduction of the Invest in American Railroads Act, H.R. 2474. The bipartisan legislation, which was introduced with Representatives Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH) and Chris Pappas (D-NH), makes critical improvements to the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program (RRIF) and unleashes billions of new investment in passenger, short line and regional rail.
WASHINGTON- Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement following his trip to the U.S. southern border:
Washington- Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker is introducing legislation to provide small businesses with a commonsense extension of the first quarter estimated tax payment deadline to May 17, 2021, to align it with the new individual tax filing date.
Washington- Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Don Bacon (NE-2) and Blake Moore (UT-1) are announcing the introduction of the Improving Adoption Outcomes & Affordability Act of 2021, H.R. 2375.
Washington- Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) is announcing the introduction of H.R. 2110, the Debt Solution and Accountability Act.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and U.S. Congressman Lloyd Smucker (Pa.-11th) are pressing the Pennsylvania Department of Health on its significant shortcomings in protecting long-term care residents from COVID-19 during the pandemic.
In a letter to Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam, Senator Toomey and Congressman Smucker wrote: