Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker announced the reintroduction of the Keystone Line for the Commonwealth Act, H.R. 609. First introduced last year, the legislation would require the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, commonly known as Amtrak, to transfer ownership of the Keystone East Line and certain stations along that line to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for management by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker issued the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris:
"I extend my congratulations and best wishes of success to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Today's peaceful transition of power to a new president and administration is a hallmark of what makes America an exceptional nation.
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker voted against the articles impeachment and issued the following statement:
"Today I opposed the impeachment of President Trump, who will be out of office in less than a week's time. Today's vote on articles of impeachment is a rush to judgment, and will have no practical, immediate effect given the Senate is not slated to return to session until January 19, the day before President Trump will leave office and President-elect Joe Biden is sworn-in as President.
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker issued the following statement:
"The storming of the Capitol and assault on law enforcement by extremists last week was wholly unacceptable. As disturbing images of the event continue to circulate, I remain sickened that a mob attacked and killed a uniformed member of law enforcement.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker was sworn in for a third term in Congress, serving the people of Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District which includes Lancaster and parts of York County.
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Lloyd Smucker voted in favor of H.R. 133 which provides additional relief to families and small businesses and continues to fund government operations through September 30, 2021. The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support. Smucker issued this statement following the vote:
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) is announcing the introduction of H.R. 8389, the Keystone Line for the Commonwealth Act.
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement:
"Our community grieves and prays for the family who lost a loved one struggling with mental health issues. We pray for the officer involved, their family, and all law enforcement officers across our community.
It is difficult for a reasonable person to view the Lancaster Police Officer's body camera footage and think actions taken in self-defense were unwarranted. When being charged at by an individual brandishing a knife, there is little opportunity for de-escalation.
Washington, DC- Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted against H.R. 8015 the Delivering for America Act.
Smucker released this statement following the vote:
Washington, D.C. – Today, members of the Pennsylvania Republican Congressional Delegation, including Congressman Lloyd Smucker, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson, Congressman Mike Kelly, Congressman Scott Perry, Congressman Fred Keller, Congressman John Joyce, Congressman Dan Meuser, and Congressman Guy Reschenthaler released the following statement in light of reports that Gov. Tom Wolf has not yet spent $73 million of the $104 million Pennsylvania received through the Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund created by the federal CARES Act: