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Perry Rejects Rush to Pass Farm Bill

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry voted against the Farm Bill given the lack of necessary reforms. “This Farm Bill doesn’t do enough to reform the failed sugar policy that is costing Central Pennsylvanians manufacturing jobs. It also doesn’t include reforms to help curb costs to taxpayers, while still ensuring that our smallest family farms get the help they need. We can and…

Perry Supports Embassy Move to Jerusalem

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Washington, DC - Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement upon the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem: “I applaud President Trump’s support of the Nation of Israel and the move of the US Embassy to Jerusalem. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. The move is the fulfillment of a bipartisan promise made to Israel over 20 years ago and reaffirms our commitment…

Perry Applauds End of US Involvement in the Iran Deal

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Washington, DC - Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement upon the announcement of the end of US involvement in the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), the Iran Nuclear Deal: "The Iranian regime is unapologetically hostile toward the United States and our allies - clearly hell-bent on the destruction of Israel and the West, and continually acting with impunity on…

Perry Joins OSS Health to Discuss Combatting the Opioid Crisis

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York, PA – U.S. Rep Scott Perry (PA-4) participated in a forum this week to discuss how we can overhaul our prescription drug system and more effectively combat the opioid epidemic that plagues all of our communities.  OSS Health hosted the forum and Congressman Perry was joined in the discussion by Pennsylvania State Representative Kristin Phillips-Hill and representatives from the…

Perry Lauds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 28

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 Congressman Perry encourages everyone to clean out their medicine cabinets and dispose of expired prescription medication properly on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 28, 2018. Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry offered his support for a National effort to curb the opioid…

Perry Calls for International Engagement in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ahead of October Elections

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Washington, DC – As a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Scott Perry contacted the Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Assistant Secretary Wess Mitchell regarding the upcoming elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The letter comes amid growing concerns that the country’s political leaders have failed to adequately address actions…

Perry Responds to US Missile Strikes in Syria

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry offered the following comment in the wake of targeted missile strikes in Syria by the United States, France and the United Kingdom: "We have no interest in being the “world's police,” but the civilized world simply cannot allow the use of chemical weapons and weapons of mass destruction to become commonplace. Their recent use in the UK and in…

Perry Calls Balanced Budget Amendment 'Show Vote'

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Scott Perry offered his support for legislation that would require Congress to balance the budget on an annual basis. The proposal passed on a bipartisan basis through the House of Representatives earlier today. “I’ve supported a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution every term since I’ve been in office. This proposal has been a long time…

Perry: 'Godspeed Speaker Ryan'

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In the wake of Speaker Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement, Congressman Scott Perry offered the following comment: “Speaker Ryan’s a good man who served our Country tirelessly and honorably for more than 20 years. While we may have disagreed on the methods to achieve our Republican principles, he welcomed the free exchange of ideas and listened to constructive input, which I appreciated…