Press Releases

Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement after learning of the passing of a U.S. Marshal in Harrisburg early Thursday morning:  "My prayers are with our law enforcement involved in the shooting in Harrisburg this morning, especially the family of the Fallen U.S. Marshal. I’m incredulous, furious and saddened by this senseless tragedy. Our debt to the selfless and… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry opposed the stop gap funding measure, the Continuing Resolution (CR), which would keep the government funded through January 19, 2018, citing deep concerns about the last minute inclusion of certain controversial provisions. The final bill was a conglomeration of bills which incorporated a carte blanche extension of surveillance powers for the… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry voted in favor of the final conference report on the House GOP Tax Plan, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The version of the bill was an agreed-to compromise of House and Senate leaders who spent weeks reconciling the difference between each chamber’s Tax Plans.  “Tax reform is critical to growing our economy and breaking free of… Read more »

Congressman Perry offered the following statement after the House passed, H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act: "As a lifetime member of the NRA - National Rifle Association of America and State Legislator who authored the Castle Doctrine (the “Stand Your Ground” law in Pennsylvania), few are stronger advocates of the Second Amendment than I. Unequivocally, Americans have a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-04) is excited to announce that Ian Cook of Mechanicsburg, a student at Cumberland Valley High School, is the winner of the 4th Congressional District’s inaugural Congressional App Challenge (CAC). The CAC was created to highlight the importance of STEM and computer-based skills and their critical role in economic growth and… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry voted in favor of an historic move by House Representatives to overhaul the U.S. Tax Code - the first, major tax reform undertaken in 30 years. “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act delivers much needed relief to middle-income families and small businesses,” said Congressman Perry. “This plan helps us break free from the economic conditions we’ve grown… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry supported the five-year reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) earlier this week. The bill makes fundamental improvements to the program and adopts necessary fiscal reforms, which are the first steps in creating long-term financial sustainability for the program. The NFIP was created nearly 50 years ago to help… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry offered his support for the NDAA conference report yesterday on the House floor. The proposal received bicameral, bipartisan support, clearing the House with 356 votes. “Keeping our Nation safe from external threats, be it state actors or terrorists, is one of the most critical duties of our government. While no proposal is perfect and we can… Read more »

Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement regarding Vice President Mike Pence's visit to York, Pennsylvania to discuss tax reform:  “I’m very excited to welcome Vice President Pence and Labor Secretary Acosta to York - this is a great opportunity for the hardworking men and women from right here in Central Pennsylvania to offer their recommendations directly to policy… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry offered his support to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by voting in favor of the bipartisan Championing Healthy Kids Act of 2017, HR 3922. “CHIP’s important to the wellbeing of millions of kids Nationwide - especially in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I was proud to support this bill and am optimistic that the… Read more »