Press Releases
Lancaster, PA – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) issued the following statement on Justice Neil Gorsuch:
"Justice Neil Gorsuch is an outstanding addition to the Supreme Court of the United States. I have no doubt his tremendous qualifications and respect for the rule of law will serve the American people well as he begins his vital duty of upholding our Constitution. I congratulate Justice Gorsuch and his family on this significant occasion."
Lancaster, PA – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) issued the following statement on Syria:
"I commend President Trump, and the U.S. Armed Forces that carried out the tactical strikes, for sending a clear message that the United States will no longer stand aside and watch as the Assad regime uses chemical weapons to murder innocent, defenseless Syrians. We must demand that Russia and Syria live up to their commitment to rid Syria of these deplorable weapons, and I look forward to the administration working with Congress to bring stability to the region."
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).
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) today introduced legislation to provide municipalities the flexibility to prioritize their investments in storm and wastewater infrastructure projects in order to comply with Clean Water Act (CWA) standards.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) today went down to the floor of the House of Representatives to congratulate the Reading Red Knights men's basketball team on their Class 6A State Championship – the first in school history.
Rep. Smucker's full remarks are below. You can watch the video here.
"Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) today introduced his first bill in the U.S. House, setting out to lower health care costs for seniors across Pennsylvania and the country.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) today announced mobile office hours in Reading to serve his constituents in Berks County and surrounding areas.
A member of Rep. Smucker's staff will be available to offer assistance on a number of topics, including help with federal agencies, military academy nominations, legislative questions, U.S. Capitol flag requests, and tours and tickets for constituents planning a trip to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) released the following statement on the American Health Care Act:
"I am very disappointed. But we're moving forward. We have an agenda the American people expect us to accomplish, and I remain hopeful we can come together to enact reforms that will have a direct, positive impact on the people I am here to represent."
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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker that would make it easier for small businesses to promote a healthy workforce and offer more affordable health care coverage.
The Small Business Health Fairness Act (H.R. 1101) would empower small businesses to band together through association health plans to negotiate health insurance costs on behalf of their employees – providing quality care at a lower cost.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-16) is working to provide more accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs and deliver better health care to our nation's veterans. With Rep. Smucker's support, the House passed the bipartisan VA Accountability First Act and a bipartisan bill to improve the authority of the VA Secretary to hire and retain physicians.