Press Releases

“The American people demand action, not just words. We’ve heard this all before. President Obama gives a good speech and then fails to lead. The House has acted by passing budgets that save and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, while protecting young people and children by getting government spending under control. The House has acted by replacing President… Read more »

Washington, DC— Rep. Scott Perry issued the following statement after the House passed the “Require a PLAN Act”:“During these difficult economic times, every hard-working American family knows what it’s like to live on a budget.  Working families often have to make difficult decisions to live within their means. Washington should have to do the… Read more »

“The federal government has run up a crushing debt of $16.4 trillion and rising. This year alone, another trillion dollars will be added to the burden we’re mounting on ourselves and future generations. The House of Representatives has tried to address this crisis by passing responsible budgets that control spending and foster an environment for a healthy economy that will… Read more »

Rep. Scott Perry Statement on January Unemployment ReportWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today’s unemployment report for January indicates an economy that still is struggling. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the national unemployment rate increased to 7.9% in January.“Apparently, job creators still are concerned about the deep fiscal problems facing America. … Read more »

Representative Scott Perry issued the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that real GDP contracted by 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. That was the economy’s worst decline since the second quarter of 2009.“Today’s news is further proof that we must resolve our nation’s fiscal crisis in a responsible manner,”… Read more »

Statement on NLRB Ruling            Rep. Scott Perry issued the following statement today after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled President Barack Obama’s January 2012 recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unconstitutional: “President Obama has shown a willingness time… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-4) is proud to announce his subcommittee assignments for the 113th session of Congress.  He serves on the Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security and Transportation and Infrastructure committees.      On the Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Perry will serve on the Asia and the Pacific and the Terrorism,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The most basic responsibility of governing is to pass a budget, which the United States Senate hasn’t done in four years.  In an effort to begin responsibly managing the government’s finances, the House of Representatives today adopted H.R. 325, the “No Budget, No Pay” act, which withholds the salaries of Members of Congress until they… Read more »

The following is a statement from Rep. Scott Perry on President Obama's press conference about gun control:"I have been and always will be a resolute supporter of the 2nd Amendment rights of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms. While remaining focused on such God given freedoms, I am open to well-considered and meaningful solutions that may prevent families from having to… Read more »

The following is a statement from Rep. Scott Perry on Hurricane Sandy legislation:“Growing up, my family was twice flooded out of our home by severe storms that caused an overflow of the Yellow Breeches. As a state representative, I have seen the impact of natural disasters on my own community – and am well aware they could happen again.Last week, I opposed legislation to… Read more »