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Perry Blasts the Border Security Offer and Spending Plan

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry opposed the H.J. Res. 31, the legislative vehicle aiming to establish funding levels through the end of the fiscal year. The bill contains the language with the conference committee’s agreed to plan of $1.37 billion for border security, nearly $4 billion less than previously requested in December 2018. “Ultimately, this is a bipartisan failure…

Reps. Perry and Zeldin Secure Declassification of Damning UNRWA Textbook Report

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WASHINGTON -  Congressman Scott Perry (R, PA-10) and Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) have secured the declassification of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) textbook report. On August 6, 2018, Reps. Zeldin and Perry requested a Mandatory Declassification Review of the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) UNRWA textbook report, following the investigation of…

Perry Announces Committee Assignments for the 116th Congress

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Washington, D.C. – Scott Perry announced his 116th Congressional Session Committee assignments: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee. “In getting back to work for the people of Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District, both Committees provide great opportunities to improve our communities and Nation,” said Perry. The Transportation and…

Perry Offers Bipartisan Legislation to End Female Genital Mutilation in US

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA) introduces new bipartisan legislation to help prevent the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the United States. The two bills, H.R. 959, the “Protect our Girls Act,” and H.R. 960, the “Empower Our Girls Act,” will close loopholes created by a recent federal court case that struck down the 1996 federal statute outlawing the…

Perry Reacts to the State of the Union

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Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump presented his State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress this evening. Congressman Scott Perry offered the following response: “The President outlined his vision for bipartisan leadership on a variety of issues including border security and legal immigration, protecting the American worker, bolstering infrastructure, curbing…

Perry Opens Dauphin County District Office

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Congressman Scott Perry announced the opening of his Dauphin County District Office. “I’m privileged to represent the people of Dauphin County and excited to announce our newest office location. My staff and I are looking forward to continued service to our community,” said Perry. The office is located at 800 Corporate Circle, Suite 202, Harrisburg. Staff is available Monday…

Perry: Keaton Zang Declared Winner of Annual Congressional App Challenge

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-04) is excited to announce Keaton Zang, a senior at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, is the winner of the 4th Congressional District’s annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The CAC was created to highlight the importance of STEM and computer-based skills. Zang’s app “Spacemate," is designed to encourage an understanding…

Perry Supports Tax Reform 2.0

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Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives passed three proposals that permanently extend the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) to working families and small businesses. The proposals include: H.R. 6760, “Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018”, which makes tax cuts for families and small business permanent, rather than expiring after 10 years…

Perry Announces Annual Congressional App Challenge

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Washington, D.C. –Congressman Scott Perry (PA-04) reminds local middle and high school students to submit entries for the annual 4th Congressional District’s Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a National student app competition, as the contest deadline is quickly drawing near. The CAC will run through October 15, 2018. The CAC was created to highlight the importance of STEM and…