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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.), Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) introduced a bill to relieve veterans of financial burdens caused by delays at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The VA Billing Accountability Act sets specific and immediate billing requirements so veterans do not receive unbilled co-payments for VA care from years past.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, U.S. Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan bill to improve Department of Defense mental health services provided to servicemembers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) was joined by a coalition from Pennsylvania and nationwide to announce the introduction of two bills to develop the country's workforce and fill available jobs to stimulate the American economy.
The USA Workforce Tax Credit Act and the Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act would work to provide skills training through apprenticeships and fill available jobs to build a modern workforce.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) introduced a bill to prioritize the health care needs of America's senior citizens by eliminating the lifetime late-enrollment penalty for certain groups of Medicare recipients.
The Seniors' Health Care Choice Act (H.R. 1657), would eliminate the permanent late penalty for seniors enrolled in COBRA coverage or small business health insurance plans who did not register for Medicare before the enrollment deadline.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) introduced a bill to strengthen America's pediatric workforce in the health care industry.
The Strengthening Our Pediatric Workforce Act (H.R. 1656) will provide grants to existing children's hospital residency programs to help incorporate initiatives focused on addressing pediatric health disparities into their medical training. This funding will better prepare our current and future residents to treat children dealing with poverty, child abuse, opioid overuse, and access to care issues.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2019:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The office of U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) is accepting entries for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition, an annual competition showcasing the artistic talents of America's high school students.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker confirmed his commitment to preventing gun violence in the U.S. by addressing lapses in law enforcement coordination and reducing the flow of firearms through illegal street sales.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) issued the following statement on H.J. Res. 46, the National Emergency Declaration Termination Resolution:
"As I've said before, the President has made a strong case for a national emergency declaration at our border. He is acting within his authority and I still support his decision to declare an emergency on the Southern Border. That's why I voted against the resolution to terminate the emergency order today in the House."
WASHINGTON, D.C. —On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Susquehanna National Heritage Area Act, sponsored by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pa.) by a vote of 363-62.
Smucker applauded the passage of the bill, explaining how the legislation will positively affect Pennsylvania's 11th District.
"This bill's passage is a win for our community for a number of reasons," Smucker said. "Not only will this bill highlight the natural beauty of the Susquehanna Valley but it will also help bring jobs and economic growth to our area."