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To read the full articles, as published in The Hill, please click here.  Of the many adaptations American leaders and healers have been forced to embrace during the COVID-19 pandemic, left behind as an unintended casualty has been the critical work to advance mental healthcare for more than two million Veterans fighting… Read more »

Today is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Injury (PTSD/I) Awareness Day, when we formally recognize the devastating impacts of PTSD/I and discuss the steps we still must take to ensure mental health resources and effective treatments are available to everyone who needs them.  As a combat Veteran with over 38 years of service, the issue of PTSD/I is close to my heart.… Read more »

To read the full article, please click here.  U.S. Rep. Scott Perry said he is on a crusade to pass legislation that provides millions of veterans access to a longstanding chronic pain treatment that has helped to improve the quality of life in military members diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. “For many veterans with PTSD, they suffer from anxiety that they… Read more »

U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) offered the following statement after the House vote on H.R. 7120 – the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.  “The murder of George Floyd devastated our Nation and united us in our heartbreak, anger, and desire to address police misconduct. Americans across the political spectrum are looking to Congress for leadership and action – and we… Read more »

U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) today invited students in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District to put their computer programming knowledge to the test and participate in the 2020 Congressional App Challenge (CAC). This Nationwide competition is aimed to inspire America’s students to pursue a career in computer programming and coding. “STEM and computer-based skills… Read more »

FreedomWorks announced today that U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-10) has earned the 2019 FreedomFighter Award. This annual award recognizes legislators whose voting record indicates a strong support of economic freedom and personal liberty. “I’m proud to have again earned the FreedomFighter Award, and will continue to support policies that reduce the size of government and promote… Read more »

The loss of any human life is tragic and sad – and in some cases, simply breathtaking. This week, our Nation is reeling from the senseless murder of George Floyd at the hands of several Minneapolis Police Officers. George Floyd and his family deserve justice - and all responsible for his murder must be held accountable. As we take action to deliver justice to the Floyd family, we must… Read more »

Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) yesterday voted to provide urgently needed flexibility in the Small Business Association Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Over 155,000 Pennsylvania small businesses have received more than $20 billion from the PPP, supporting our Main Street businesses and their employees. “The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides a lifeline to millions of small… Read more »

Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) today sent a letter to Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine demanding more transparency and accountability in the Commonwealth’s handling of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the most recent reporting, there are over 14,000 cases of COVID-19 among residents at Pennsylvania’s 570 long-term… Read more »

Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) issued the following statement after filing a lawsuit in D.C. Federal District Court challenging the constitutionality of proxy voting in the U.S. House of Representatives. Earlier this month, House Democrats (along party lines) passed H.Res. 965, which changed House Rules to allow proxy voting. “Our Founding Fathers, in crafting Article I of the… Read more »