Press Releases

“The budget before the U.S. House today isn't the agreement I would've drafted. Washington, once again, is avoiding the tough decisions necessary to reduce our unsustainable $17 trillion debt and strengthen the economy for all Americans. But in a divided government, you don't get everything you want. Americans expect their elected officials to work together and find compromise, and I've… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress approaches its self-imposed December 13th deadline to reach an agreement on a federal budget plan, U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4) joined Representative Sam Johnson (R-TX) to introduce common-sense legislation, H.R. 3498, to help reduce federal spending and give seniors more freedom to make their own healthcare… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives continues its focus of getting the economy back on track while reducing energy costs for American consumers. Three bi-partisan energy bills, the Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act (H.R. 2728), Federal Lands Jobs and Energy Security Act (H.R. 1965) and the Natural Gas Pipeline Permitting Reform Act (H.R.… Read more »

Last week, Congressman Scott Perry took part in a bi-partisan Congressional Delegation trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan along with other members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The trip took place from late Wednesday, October 30 until Monday, November 4. The other participants were Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA). “The United States has vital… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House approved bipartisan legislation Wednesday to promote America’s competitiveness and boost economic growth.  H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA), reforms federal water resource activities by cutting red tape and bureaucracy, streamlining the infrastructure project delivery process, fostering fiscal… Read more »

           YORK, PA – The U.S. House of Representatives recently adopted legislation to improve security at U.S. embassies and diplomatic facilities around the world, implement critical management reforms and save taxpayer dollars. The legislation, the Department of State Operations and Embassy Security Authorization Act (H.R. 2848),… Read more »

“Collectively, Washington has once again avoided the tough decisions needed to reduce our unsustainable debt and strengthen the economy for all Americans. This is a clear failure of leadership on behalf of the Obama Administration and Congress. During my first month in office, I supported a clean debt ceiling extension without condition because I sincerely wanted to give all… Read more »

“Last night, the House voted to keep the federal government open and delay Obamacare for one year, giving hardworking citizens the same protection from this unworkable law that has already been granted to big business. The House legislation also permanently repeals Obamacare’s tax on medical devices such as defibrillators and pacemakers, a tax opposed by Republicans and… Read more »

Rep. Scott Perry released the following statement after the House passed a Continuing Resolution to stop a government shut down:      Today, the House voted to keep the Federal Government open and protect every hard-working American from the harmful impacts of Obamacare.  We’re leading the fight to do the right thing by controlling spending, preventing… Read more »

Rep. Scott Perry released the following statement in remembrance of the horrific events of 9-11-01:            “I remember the morning of September 11, 2001 like it was yesterday.  This horror affected everyone in different ways, and each of us remembers where we were and whom we were with on that fateful day. While America… Read more »