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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11) is introducing the Equity in Student Loan Relief Act, a bipartisan bill that would extend the temporary relief from student loan payments to Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL). The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provided much-needed student loan relief during this global pandemic, suspending all monthly payments and interest accumulation for federally held student loans through September 30, 2020.
Lancaster– Today, Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement regarding the announcement of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) award of over $1.5 million in funding to two community health centers in Pennsylvania's 11th District, as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
As parents and students across Pennsylvania's 11th District and the United States are staying home to help protect against the spread of COVID-19, let's work hard to keep the whole family occupied with educational activities! You can explore so much in the comfort of your own homes. Below is a list of virtual tours for you and your family to "visit" our nation's capital.
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Washington – Today, Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement in response to the final passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Lancaster – Today, Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf's order to shut down all non-life-sustaining businesses across Pennsylvania:
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue offered a waiver to the Pennsylvania Department of Education, providing necessary regulatory relief to allow the distribution of meals to children while they are not in school. Each of our school districts across PA-11 have responded, , see below for information on efforts in your school district.
School Lunches breakdown by county:
Lancaster: (For the most up to date information please check with your children's school district at their websites provided below
Washington– Today, Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement regarding the announcement of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) award of $16.9 million in support to Pennsylvania in responding to COVID-19.
WASHINGTON –Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the bipartisan Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
"I am thankful that bipartisanship ruled the day in Washington—at least for today. This legislation offers relief to families and small businesses impacted by coronavirus. It builds on President Trump and his Administration's efforts to ensure small businesses continue to operate and retain their employees through flexible emergency and temporary paid leave programs.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), the Republican Leader of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment, highlighted the importance of apprenticeships during a subcommittee hearing entitled: "Reauthorizing the National Apprenticeship Act: Strengthening and Growing Apprenticeships for the 21st Century."