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Washington, DC— This week bipartisan legislation, H.R. 8889, introduced by Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Tom Rice (SC-7), and Stacie Plaskett (VI) was adopted as part of a manager's amendment during a markup of the Ways and Means Committee. The bill now goes to the House floor for consideration.
Washington, DC—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) introduced legislation to honor the life of Lancaster County World War II Veteran, and last known survivor of the Malmedy Massacre, Harold Billow, who passed away at the age of 99 earlier this year. Smucker's legislation would designate the Mount Joy Post Office Building as the "Harold Billow Post Office Building" in honor of Billow, a lifelong Mount Joy resident. Smucker's legislation was introduced with the support of the entire Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation.
Washington, DC – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) was named a recipient of the Guardian of Small Business Award issued by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, for his support of policies benefitting small businesses.
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) recently unveiled bipartisan legislation that would provide for a special enrollment period under Medicare for senior citizens enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage.
"I have been fighting for this change to make the enrollment process easier since coming to Congress," said Rep. Smucker on Monday. "I will work to secure support from my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, and look forward to this bill's passage."
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Kurt Schrader (OR-05), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Mike Thompson (CA-05), Tim Walberg (MI-07), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) have introduced the Medicare Enrollment Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would help to protect seniors enrolling in Medicare Part B after COBRA coverage expiration from potential coverage gaps and late enrollment penalties.
Washington, DC – Rep. Smucker (PA-11) offered the following statement regarding the news that Planned Parenthood Keystone intends on offering chemical abortions at a facility in Lancaster City:
President Biden's push for Congress to approve more than $22 billion in new COVID-19 spending is a nonstarter for Republicans in this month's must-pass government funding bill.
GOP lawmakers say that additional coronavirus funding is a sticking point for them in any deal to keep the government open past Sept. 30 — the deadline by which Congress must pass a budget bill or risk a shutdown.
The average credit card debt held by households in the United States surged by 13 percent in the second quarter, the largest increase in such debt since 1999, according to an Aug. 30 report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
More consumers are increasingly relying on credit amid sky-high inflation in order to pay their bills.
Washington, DC – Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement in response to President Biden's address from Philadelphia:
"President Biden has no intention of unifying this country and his remarks last evening only served to further divide the nation. Biden's disdain for those who disagree with him was on display as he demonized his fellow citizens. What the American people witnessed last night is the latest extraordinary failure of leadership from President Biden," said Smucker.
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Washington, DC -- Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement regarding the Biden administration's announcement regarding forgiveness of federal student debt: