Press Releases

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 »

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,… Read more »

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,… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »