Press Releases

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 »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement in the wake of President Trump’s declaration regarding the opioid crisis: “I thank President Trump for declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency. His action today allows federal officials to redirect existing health resources and reduce bureaucratic delays that slow our efforts to fight this… Read more »

  York, PA—Congressman Scott Perry met with small businesses, and representatives from local credit unions and community banks at the Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union in York to discuss the latest on efforts in Washington to pass both tax reform and regulatory relief plans. “For far too long Washington has stifled the… Read more »

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Scott Perry applauded efforts by the Trump Administration to secure the release of Caitlan Coleman, a York County resident who was captured over 5 years ago by the Haqqani terror network, an offshoot of the Taliban. Ms. Coleman was freed along with her husband, Joshua Boyle, a Canadian citizen, and their two sons, American citizens born in captivity. The… Read more »

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement in support of President Donald J. Trump's speech in Middletown, PA touting efforts to enact comprehensive tax reform:     "I was honored to join President Trump in Middletown today at… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – The House Homeland Security Committee passed HR 3548, the Border Security For America Act, a comprehensive proposal to enhance domestic security nationwide. The bill cleared Committee by a vote of 18-12.   “This is a common sense proposal that helps us keep our Nation secure, and offers notable changes to… Read more »

Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation, Micah's Law or the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which prohibits abortions after 20 weeks from conception, with notable exceptions for rape, incest, with additional protections for minors in both cases, and the life and health of the mother. As medical technology advances, the chances of survival for… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – House Republicans unveiled their highly anticipated tax reform proposal earlier today with the goal of creating new jobs, bigger paychecks, and a more fair and simple Tax Code. Congressman Scott Perry joined the House Freedom Caucus to announce their support of the framework. “The outline is good, but we need to see the brackets and some other details. As it stands… Read more »

Congressman Perry offered the following statement upon learning of the passing of Former Congressman Bill Goodling:   “We lost a great man and public servant today. I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Congressman Bill Goodling. Born in… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry’s proposal to help streamline and improve intelligence sharing at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), H.R. 2468 “The Unify DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act” passed the House of Representatives late yesterday evening.   The proposal will require DHS to develop and professionalize… Read more »