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Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement regarding Vice President Mike Pence's visit to York, Pennsylvania to discuss tax reform: “I’m very excited to welcome Vice President Pence and Labor Secretary Acosta to York - this is a great opportunity for the hardworking men and women from right here in Central Pennsylvania to offer their recommendations directly to policy makers about the Tax Reform Proposal currently before Congress. I’m looking forward to hearing the discussion and pa... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry offered his support to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by voting in favor of the bipartisan Championing Healthy Kids Act of 2017, HR 3922. “CHIP’s important to the wellbeing of millions of kids Nationwide - especially in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I was proud to support this bill and am optimistic that the House and Senate will come to an agreement quickly for the benefit of everyone who depends on this program,” said C... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement in the wake of President Trump’s declaration regarding the opioid crisis: “I thank President Trump for declaring the opioid crisis a public health emergency. His action today allows federal officials to redirect existing health resources and reduce bureaucratic delays that slow our efforts to fight this battle. 175 people die from a drug overdose every day - causing heartache and pain for countless American families. The ... Read more

York, PA—Congressman Scott Perry met with small businesses, and representatives from local credit unions and community banks at the Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union in York to discuss the latest on efforts in Washington to pass both tax reform and regulatory relief plans. “For far too long Washington has stifled the power of the free market. We’ve had the weakest economic recover y in 70 years, and despite record high closings in the stock market, we need to do better for hardworking Americ... Read more

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Scott Perry applauded efforts by the Trump Administration to secure the release of Caitlan Coleman, a York County resident who was captured over 5 years ago by the Haqqani terror network, an offshoot of the Taliban. Ms. Coleman was freed along with her husband, Joshua Boyle, a Canadian citizen, and their two sons, American citizens born in captivity. The couple was abducted by the terror group near the Pakistan/Afghanistan border in 2012. "This is great news for t... Read more

Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement in support of President Donald J. Trump's speech in Middletown, PA touting efforts to enact comprehensive tax reform: "I was honored to join President Trump in Middletown today at the home of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard's 193rd Special Operations Wing. The President gave a great speech about the need to provide relief to hard-working families and small businesses through Tax Reform. On just the hope of reform, w... Read more

Washington, D.C. – The House Homeland Security Committee passed HR 3548, the Border Security For America Act, a comprehensive proposal to enhance domestic security nationwide. The bill cleared Committee by a vote of 18-12. “This is a common sense proposal that helps us keep our Nation secure, and offers notable changes to combat issues such as human trafficking and other crimes along the southern border of the United States. As Congress begins considering other immigration reforms, a vital need... Read more

Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation, Micah's Law or the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which prohibits abortions after 20 weeks from conception, with notable exceptions for rape, incest, with additional protections for minors in both cases, and the life and health of the mother. As medical technology advances, the chances of survival for babies born at 22 weeks have grown exponentially; one study showed that at least a quarter of children born at t... Read more

Washington, D.C. – House Republicans unveiled their highly anticipated tax reform proposal earlier today with the goal of creating new jobs, bigger paychecks, and a more fair and simple Tax Code. Congressman Scott Perry joined the House Freedom Caucus to announce their support of the framework. “The outline is good, but we need to see the brackets and some other details. As it stands now, I'm supportive of the proposal,” said Perry. “The American People deserve a tax code that prioritizes their ... Read more

Congressman Perry offered the following statement upon learning of the passing of Former Congressman Bill Goodling: “We lost a great man and public servant today. I'm deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Congressman Bill Goodling. Born in Loganville, he served our District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975-2001. In addition to being an Army Veteran, Congressman Goodling served as an educator for many years and was a tireless champion of strengthening educational opport... Read more