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Congressman Scott Perry (right) receives the Spirit of Enterprise Award from Thomas J. Donohue (left), President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of Perry’s support for pro-growth policies in the first session of the 115th Congress. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today honored Congressman Scott Perry with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of his support for small businesses and pro-growth policies in the first session of the 115t... Read more

Congressman Perry discusses his opposition to the recent omnibus spending package with Harris Faulkner on Fox News Channel. Click here to watch the interview. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Scott Perry today voted against a 2,232-page, 1.3 trillion dollar spending package that includes record federal spending, and was given to him less than 24 hours ago for review. The bill funds the federal government through the end of the Fiscal Year on September 30. The bill was released at 8:15 p.m. on Wed... Read more

YORK, PA – Congressman Scott Perry is pleased to invite all high school students from Pennsylvania’s 4th Congressional District to participate in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. Initiated by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, the event is a nationwide annual art competition that allows high school students from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to showcase their artistic ability. The winning piece of art from each Congressional district i... Read more

Washington, DC – In the wake of the devastating mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and student walkouts for safer schools Nationwide, the House of Representatives considered new legislation aimed at proactively reducing violence in public schools, without infringing on Constitutional rights. Congressman Perry supported the legislation. “As the father of two young children in public schools, these shootings are every parent’s worst nightmare. Students ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Scott Perry (R-PA) and Jody Hice (R-GA) have joined forces to offer legislation that would tamp down on in-state tuition benefits for individuals who are in the United States illegally. “Our students and Veterans are playing by the rules, working two and three jobs to afford the exploding cost of college, and still are graduating with tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. At the same time, students that have broken the law receive benefits that native-... Read more

Congressman Perry offered the following statement upon the announcement of President Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum: “Trade deficits are detrimental to the long-term health of our economy. The U.S. trade deficit rose to $50.5 billion in November 2017, the largest imbalance in nearly 6 years, and is unsustainable. We need to evaluate our trade deals and ensure that Americans are getting a fair chance to compete globally. We need to crack down on bad actors and those who aren’t pla... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Students from the 4th Congressional District interested in applying for admission to one of the United States Service Academies are encouraged to attend one or both informational sessions hosted by Congressman Scott Perry. The first is on Wednesday, March 28, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Red Lion Area Senior High School, 200 Horace Mann Avenue, Red Lion. The second is on Thursday, March 29, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at Gettysburg Area High School, 1130 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg.... Read more

Washington, D.C. - As the government funding fight in Washington continues, Congressman Scott Perry (PA-4) called the latest budget busting deal a “disgrace.” “I’m staunchly opposed to the latest spending “deal” out of Washington – which raises spending caps by nearly $300 billion over two years, on TOP of our existing $20 trillion debt. Worse yet, our government is set to run a trillion dollar deficit this year alone – double that of FY17. Washington’s spending problem continues, unabated. Inst... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry (PA-4) is outraged at the contents of the recently released House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) memo. The memo outlines serious concerns about the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) during the Obama Administration. “Releasing this memo is the first step to rooting out corruption in our bureaucratic agencies once and for all. The American People deserved to know its contents and I’m glad we’re able to... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement in reaction to President Donald J. Trump’s first State of the Union Address: “The President outlined some the major accomplishments of his first year in office. We saw comprehensive Tax Reform become law, and already see the benefits in terms of bonuses and wage increases for millions Nationwide. We saw the repeal of the Affordable Care Act's Individual Mandate, which required everyone to buy health insurance or pay a fin... Read more