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Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, the House considered the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), HR 5515, to close out Military Appreciation Month. Congressman Scott Perry supported the proposal. “This legislation was critical for our Troops and efforts to ensure our security here at home and around the globe,” said Perry. “I urge its swift passage in the Senate.” The bill increases funding for readiness and rebuilding our military. Specifically the proposal: • includes a 2.6% pay rai... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry voted against the Farm Bill given the lack of necessary reforms. “This Farm Bill doesn’t do enough to reform the failed sugar policy that is costing Central Pennsylvanians manufacturing jobs. It also doesn’t include reforms to help curb costs to taxpayers, while still ensuring that our smallest family farms get the help they need. We can and need to do better,” said Perry. The Farm Bill was enacted in response to the Great Depression in the 1930s, and r... Read more

Washington, DC - Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement upon the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem: “I applaud President Trump’s support of the Nation of Israel and the move of the US Embassy to Jerusalem. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. The move is the fulfillment of a bipartisan promise made to Israel over 20 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to the Jewish state.” Read more

Washington, DC - Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement upon the announcement of the end of US involvement in the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), the Iran Nuclear Deal: "The Iranian regime is unapologetically hostile toward the United States and our allies - clearly hell-bent on the destruction of Israel and the West, and continually acting with impunity on the world stage. Allowing this Agreement to continue only enables Iran’s flagrant aggression - at the peril of ... Read more

York, PA – U.S. Rep Scott Perry (PA-4) participated in a forum this week to discuss how we can overhaul our prescription drug system and more effectively combat the opioid epidemic that plagues all of our communities. OSS Health hosted the forum and Congressman Perry was joined in the discussion by Pennsylvania State Representative Kristin Phillips-Hill and representatives from the offices of U.S. Senator Pat Toomey and Pennsylvania State Senator Scott Wagner. “I offer my sincere thanks to OSS H... Read more

Congressman Perry encourages everyone to clean out their medicine cabinets and dispose of expired prescription medication properly on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 28, 2018. Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry offered his support for a National effort to curb the opioid abuse epidemic. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day allows anyone to safely discard unwanted and expired prescription medication for proper disposal at select locations across the United States ... Read more

Washington, DC – As a Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Scott Perry contacted the Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Assistant Secretary Wess Mitchell regarding the upcoming elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The letter comes amid growing concerns that the country’s political leaders have failed to adequately address actions taken by the Constitutional Court, the highest court in BiH. The Court struck down a portion of the nation’s elec... Read more

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry offered the following comment in the wake of targeted missile strikes in Syria by the United States, France and the United Kingdom: "We have no interest in being the “world's police,” but the civilized world simply cannot allow the use of chemical weapons and weapons of mass destruction to become commonplace. Their recent use in the UK and in Syria is a stern warning of our own vulnerability and the national security threat they pose. This moment also r... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Scott Perry offered his support for legislation that would require Congress to balance the budget on an annual basis. The proposal passed on a bipartisan basis through the House of Representatives earlier today. “I’ve supported a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution every term since I’ve been in office. This proposal has been a long time coming. My personal preference would’ve been to consider this legislation at the beginning of this Congress, rather... Read more

In the wake of Speaker Paul Ryan’s retirement announcement, Congressman Scott Perry offered the following comment: “Speaker Ryan’s a good man who served our Country tirelessly and honorably for more than 20 years. While we may have disagreed on the methods to achieve our Republican principles, he welcomed the free exchange of ideas and listened to constructive input, which I appreciated on both a personal and professional level. I wish Paul and his family Godspeed in their future adventures.” Read more