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I’m extremely concerned with many key components of the nuclear agreement with Iran that was announced this morning. While a negotiated solution has always been the preferred way out of the Iranian nuclear impasse, the U.S. cannot afford a deal that leaves Iran with an intact pathway to nuclear weapons, and gives us no credible ability to inspect and verify all of… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – At the halfway point of 2015, the U.S. House continues its focus on Americans’ top priorities – jobs and the economy, providing our Veterans with the care they’ve earned and improving our national security. So far this year, the House has passed more than 190 bills. Controlling Government Spending The U.S. House and Senate have reached agreement on a Fiscal Year 2016… Read more »

        The Supreme Court has ignored all rules of statutory construction, as well as its constitutional responsibility. I’m beyond disappointed by their decision today.  Words apparently mean nothing when political expediency overrules constitutional mandates. I completely agree with Justice Scalia who said,          “The Court holds… Read more »

Yesterday was a disturbing day for us not only as Members of Congress, but also as military officers. With regard to hostage issues presently involving our constituents, Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine, U.S. Army Special Forces, has brought to light serious and critical flaws in this country’s hostage recovery efforts. After witnessing his testimony at the “whistleblower” hearing held… Read more »

“Free trade strengthens our economy. I’m a strong proponent of free trade policies that ensure access to overseas markets for American companies and products. Yet ensuring transparency and accountability in government is one of my highest priorities. I opposed the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill today in the House because it didn’t do enough to affirm Congress’s authority over… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives adopted an amendment Wednesday by U.S. Representatives Scott Perry (PA-4) and Bob Dold (IL-10) that allows states who have legalized cannabidiol (CBD) to do so without federal interference. CBD has shown significant results in reducing the amount and duration of seizures in those who suffer from epilepsy. The amendment passed by a vote… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – One week after opposing the reauthorization of the Patriot Act because it didn't stop the National Security Agency’s (NSA) mass collection of Americans’ data, U.S. Representative Scott Perry introduced legislation, the NSA Transparency Act, to require this and future Administrations to respond to unanswered questions from lawmakers about the domestic surveillance… Read more »

I’ve made a commitment to hold Washington more accountable to the hard-working taxpayers of the 4th Congressional District. That means pursuing waste and abuse in government – including taxpayer-funded giveaways to big business. In recent weeks, we’ve seen a series of robo-calls in the district trying to drum up support for the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im), which… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4) is pleased that members of the U.S. Senate today are introducing companion legislation to his House bill to ensure that children and individuals with epilepsy and other debilitating seizure disorders have access to life-changing Cannabidiol (CBD) oil. The Senate legislation is very similar to H.R. 1635 the “Charlotte’s Web Medical… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Scott Perry (PA-4) continued his efforts this week to remove government barriers to the development of hydropower in the U.S. by sponsoring an amendment to H.R. 2028, the Energy-Water Appropriations bill for FY2016 that would restore funding for this vital energy resource. Hydropower is the largest source of clean, renewable energy in the U.S., creating… Read more »