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Congressman Perry Announces Next Round of Town Meetings

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YORK, PA – To offer constituents the opportunity to share their concerns regarding issues before the United States Congress and the federal government, U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4) will be hosting a series of town meetings over the next week. The dates and times of the town meetings are: Friday, July 18 / 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lower Windsor Township Building, 2425…

U.S. House Passes Bi-Partisan Bill to Help Workers Get the Skills They Need to Find Work

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday to help modernize and improve our nation's workforce development system and help put Americans back to work. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (H.R. 803) is the latest effort in the House to focus on Americans' top priority – finding real solutions to bolster job creation and strengthen our economy. “One of the…

Statement on the Unfolding Events in Iraq

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“Having served in Iraq as commander of a large task force, I personally witnessed the courage and sacrifice of our troops who served there. As U.S. forces withdrew in 2011, President Obama's administration failed to negotiate an agreement with Iraq that would have allowed a limited U.S. military presence to help the Iraqis keep extremist groups from filling the power vacuum. Instead,…

Rep. Scott Perry Statement About Sgt. Bergdahl and Prisoner Exchange

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Rep. Scott Perry statement about Sgt. Bergdahl and prisoner exchange:          "Like all Americans, I'm truly relieved that Sgt. Bergdahl is safe and on his way home. Many have expressed concerns about the situation leading up to his capture. Like all service members, I believe that Sgt. Bergdahl is entitled to a fair investigation and due…

House Passed Appropriations Bill Includes Perry Amendment to Save Taxpayer Money

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Washington, D.C. - The House passed legislation Thursday night that funds the Departments of Commerce and Justice, as well as several of the nation's science programs (CJS). The legislation included two amendments proposed by U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (PA-4) which were included without opposition. The overall bill continues efforts in the U.S. House to spend taxpayer dollars wisely,…

Year of Action Continues in U.S. House

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House passed a series of bills this week that continued its focus on Americans' top priorities – jobs and the economy, providing our veterans with the care they've earned and cracking down on human trafficking and protecting our children. While the President and Senate leadership talk about taking action, the U.S. House has actually taken action, passing more…

VA Reforms Needed Now

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As a 33-year military veteran, I'm outraged at recent events surrounding the Veterans Administration (VA) and the medical care provided to our veterans. Multiple news reports have raised allegations regarding preventable deaths and attempts to cover up treatment delays at VA health clinics. Whistleblowers have reported that the Phoenix VA Hospital developed a “secret waiting list” to…

Perry Chairs Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing on EMP Threats

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Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (PA-4) chaired the Homeland Security Committee, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies hearing regarding electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threats to critical infrastructure. The hearing focused on the threats that nation-states, terrorists, and criminal organizations could pose to the American…

Perry Questions Proposed Expansion of Federal Water Regulations

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YORK, PA – U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4) joined his colleagues on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee at a field hearing in Altoona, Pennsylvania this week to review a proposed rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that could dramatically extend the federal government's authority to regulate ponds, ditches, and other wet areas.  Enacted in…