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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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »