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Congressman Perry Supports The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry offered his support for the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, a proposal that would authorize funding for the U.S. government through Fiscal Year 2018. “While no bill is perfect, I’m pleased to return to “regular order” to consider our spending. Some of these spending bills haven’t been considered in nearly a decade,…

Military installation hosts Congressman Scott Perry at Patriot Day event

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New Cumberland, PA – In honor of its Patriot Day Remembrance & POW/MIA Recognition Day 2017 event, the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation in New Cumberland, PA, hosted Congressman Scott Perry who served as the event’s keynote speaker. Installation commander Army Col. Brad Eungard opened the event,…

Perry Votes ‘No’ on Raising Debt Ceiling

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Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement in response to his vote against raising the debt ceiling, which was packaged within a proposal that offered aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey: “Last week, I supported legislation in the House to provide $7.85 billion in aid for the victims of Hurricane Harvey – the first of what’s expected to be a series of relief proposals in…

Congressman Scott Perry Responds to DACA Decision

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Congressman Scott Perry offered a statement following Attorney General Sessions' announcement regarding the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:   “President Obama’s unilateral Executive Order to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was always unconstitutional. Today’s decision restores the proper balance between…

Perry offers Additional Comments on Charlottesville

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In the wake of the continuing national discussions surrounding the events in Charlottesville, Congressman Perry offered additional comments: “The White Supremacist groups who went to Charlottesville did so prepared for a fight, and they’re absolutely accountable for the violence and loss of life there. I have a visceral disdain for the goals/actions of White Supremacists and Neo-Nazis…

Congressman Scott Perry Responds to Domestic Terrorism in Charlottesville, VA

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Congressman Perry offered the following statement in the wake of the domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, Virginia: "Thank you to Attorney General Jeff Sessions for launching a federal investigation into the reprehensible act of domestic terrorism in Charlottesville. I'm saddened and appalled for the families of Heather Heyer, Virginia State Police Lieutenant H. Jay Cullen…

Congressman Perry Bolsters Defense Funds

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives finalized the Make America Secure Act, which funds the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Energy and other programs, and includes resources to construct a physical barrier along the Southern Border of the United States.   “Passing the appropriations - or funding - bills is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of…

Congressman Scott Perry Calls for End of August District Work Period

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry joined fellow members of the House Freedom Caucus to call for an end to Congress’s annual August District Work Period, given numerous looming deadlines on Capitol Hill ranging from the debt ceiling to the federal budget, as well as policy objectives such as the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare. "I’ve publicly called…

Congressman Scott Perry Postpones Mechanicsburg Town Hall

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Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement regarding the postponement of his previously schedule town hall meeting in Mechanicsburg: “In light of Wednesday's attack, continued security concerns, extensive and myriad discussions with law enforcement and other officials, I've decided to postpone our town hall meeting on Saturday." The town hall meeting was scheduled for…

Congressman Scott Perry Announces Town Hall Meeting

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Cumberland County, PA— Congressman Scott Perry announced he will host his next public town hall meeting. The town hall will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Cumberland Valley High School, 6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 in the dome gym from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.   “For me to effectively represent our constituents in Congress, I regularly seek all viewpoints on…