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FreedomWorks’ Bill of the Month for November 2020: A Constitutional Amendment to Require Legislative Approval for Certain Regulations, H.J.Res. 71

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By: Luke Hogg | Read the full article at freedomworks.org FreedomWorks is proud to announce that our bill of the month for November 2020 is an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require legislative approval for certain regulations, H.J.Res. 71, introduced by Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.). This amendment would require congressional approval for any regulation for which…

OP-ED: Innovation and Transparency, not price fixing, will lower Prescription Drug Prices

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For decades, America has led in medical innovation, producing lifesaving cures and treatments for the world’s most debilitating diseases.  Unfortunately, these treatments have come at too high a cost, forcing many Americans to choose between providing for our families or purchasing medication.  Even during these hyper-partisan times in Washington, addressing the high cost of…

OP-ED: Chinese Communist Party is transnational criminal organization, US must respond

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As published in The Hill. Here’s an incontrovertible fact: the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is an aggressive criminal organization, and while it’s taken far too long, Americans are finally waking up to the threat posed by the CCP to the health, security and prosperity of the United States. This year, the Communist state allowed a local outbreak of coronavirus to develop into a…

Perry Earns Friend of Farm Bureau Award

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U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) “Friend of the Farm Bureau Award” today, for his strong record supporting Pennsylvania farmers during the 116th Congress.   “I’m truly honored to be nominated by the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and earn the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for my record supporting our local farmers in…

Perry Joins Inquiry into Biden Campaign use of Taxpayer-Funded Amtrak

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U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) joined Republican Members of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, including Ranking Member of the Railroads, Pipeline, and Hazardous Materials Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-01), today to request information from Amtrak regarding the Biden campaign’s use of the taxpayer-funded rail service, and whether the campaign received any…

Perry Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Chinese Criminal Activity

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Today, U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) introduced legislation to add the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to the Top International Criminal Organizations Target (TICOT) List and provide the United States law enforcement agencies a strategic directive to target the CCP’s malign activity. The TICOT List is an intragovernmental effort to identify and eliminate the international…

Perry Joins Effort to Reopen Paycheck Protection Program, Expand Eligibility

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U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) this week signed a discharge petition to force a vote on legislation to renew the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and provide small businesses and their employees access to critical financial assistance. The PPP currently has $135 billion in available funding, but small businesses cannot access it simply because the program’s deadline has…

Perry Leads Call to Sanction Iran's Financial Sector

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U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) led 56 Republican colleagues in a letter today urging President Donald Trump to sanction the entirety of Iran’s financial sector pursuant to authority provided in Executive Order 13902. Despite President Trump’s robust actions in confronting the Iranian regime, 14 Iranian banks remain open and connected to the Society for Worldwide Interbank…

Perry Signs Police Pledge to Support Law Enforcement Officers

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U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) signed Heritage Action’s Police Pledge, highlighting his unwavering support for our law enforcement officers, and reaffirming his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our communities. The Pledge commits signers to oppose any bill, resolution, or movement to “Defund the Police.” “Law enforcement officers in South Central Pennsylvania…

House Passes Perry Language to Ban FGM/C

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U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) applauded the passage of legislation in the House today that changed our criminal code to ensure the successful future prosecution of those who perpetrate Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting (FGM/C). “FGM/C is an especially heinous practice that has impacted the lives of over 200 million women and girls alive today, including thousands in the…