Press Releases

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Senate amendment H.R. 4007, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act - bipartisan legislation to reinforce the protection and security of chemical facilities from terrorist attacks.  During the Homeland Security Committee markup of H.R. 4007 earlier this year, Congressman Perry… Read more »

We must do better than this. I fully understand that in a divided government, you don't get everything you want. Americans expect their elected officials to work together and I've never claimed to have a monopoly on good ideas. But voting on a $1.1 trillion budget that was introduced about 48 hours ago and is stuffed with all kinds of last minute provisions is exactly why Washington has… Read more »

Individual operators within the CIA as well the broader agency made tough decisions in the aftermath of 9/11 to combat al Qaeda, an adversary unlike any we’ve previously confronted. We must keep in mind that these decisions were made with the ultimate goal of keeping America safe. However, after the CIA admitted last summer to spying on computers used by the Senate Intelligence Committee… Read more »

Legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-04) to preserve the Lincoln Train Station is expected to be passed by the U.S. Senate this week.  If adopted by the Senate and signed by President Barack Obama, it will be the first piece of legislation introduced by the freshman congressman to be signed into law. President Abraham Lincoln arrived at the Train Station on… Read more »

Statement from Rep. Scott Perry on the President's Immigration Address:       "On November 4, the American people sent a clear message that they want balance in our government. They want Democrats and Republicans to work together to provide real solutions to the country’s problems. The message from the American people, however, was not that they wanted unilateral… Read more »

    "As we mark Veterans Day, Americans are united in honoring the service and sacrifice of our Nation’s Veterans who have earned our respect and gratitude. Today we pause to honor and commemorate the service members who wore - or still wear - the uniform of our country and sacrificed so that we may enjoy the blessings of freedom. Although words seem insufficient to convey our… Read more »

U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4) recently joined U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5), Co-Chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Career & Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, at a field hearing in Harrisburg to discuss “The Role of Career & Technical Education in Creating a Skilled Workforce: Perspectives from Employers and Stakeholders.”   Reps. Thompson and… Read more »

"Christy and I send our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family and friends of former State Senator Mike Waugh. I had the honor of serving with Senator Waugh in Harrisburg and have known him for nearly 20 years. I visited with him last week and the courage he showed in confronting his recent health issues was a testament to his strength and character. Mike Waugh leaves a legacy… Read more »

"As Jewish Americans at home and abroad mark the first of the High Holy Days, I extend my warmest wishes for the New Year. Tonight, families gather in synagogues and homes to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, reflect on the past year and look forward to the new.  As you share in traditional festivities, you renew your commitment to acts of compassion and to the cause of freedom around… Read more »

“Today’s continuing resolution (H.J.Res. 124) to fund the federal government until December 15th and leave future spending decisions to a lame-duck session of Congress is another clear failure of leadership on behalf of Congress and the Obama Administration. I won’t support such a short-sighted policy and I opposed this bill. Funding the government for weeks at a time creates… Read more »