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Last week, I took the Oath of Office to uphold the Constitution. Part of that oath is my commitment to a government founded on a system of checks and balances. Prior to taking his executive action on immigration last year, President Obama said that, “…the notion that I can just suspend deportations through executive order, that’s just not the case.” When Congress didn’t send him a bill… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives began the 114thCongress with action on three bills this week to strengthen the economy, reduce government obstacles to job creation and create more domestic energy. Congressman Scott Perry (PA-4) supported all three bills, which are expected to be considered by the U.S. Senate.  The Hire… Read more »

Thank you for contacting me. I understand your disagreement with my vote for Speaker of the House John Boehner and truly appreciate you taking the time to express your views. Although we don’t agree on this particular issue, I really value your input and encourage you to remain engaged. I’ve emphatically shared my disagreements with Speaker Boehner in the past. As one of the leading… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-4) has been named the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency for the 114th Congress.  The announcement was made today by U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas). Rep. Perry served as a member of the Homeland Security Committee during his… Read more »

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Senate amendment H.R. 4007, the Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act - bipartisan legislation to reinforce the protection and security of chemical facilities from terrorist attacks.  During the Homeland Security Committee markup of H.R. 4007 earlier this year, Congressman Perry… Read more »

We must do better than this. I fully understand that in a divided government, you don't get everything you want. Americans expect their elected officials to work together and I've never claimed to have a monopoly on good ideas. But voting on a $1.1 trillion budget that was introduced about 48 hours ago and is stuffed with all kinds of last minute provisions is exactly why Washington has… Read more »

Individual operators within the CIA as well the broader agency made tough decisions in the aftermath of 9/11 to combat al Qaeda, an adversary unlike any we’ve previously confronted. We must keep in mind that these decisions were made with the ultimate goal of keeping America safe. However, after the CIA admitted last summer to spying on computers used by the Senate Intelligence Committee… Read more »

Legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Scott Perry (PA-04) to preserve the Lincoln Train Station is expected to be passed by the U.S. Senate this week.  If adopted by the Senate and signed by President Barack Obama, it will be the first piece of legislation introduced by the freshman congressman to be signed into law. President Abraham Lincoln arrived at the Train Station on… Read more »

Statement from Rep. Scott Perry on the President's Immigration Address:       "On November 4, the American people sent a clear message that they want balance in our government. They want Democrats and Republicans to work together to provide real solutions to the country’s problems. The message from the American people, however, was not that they wanted unilateral… Read more »

    "As we mark Veterans Day, Americans are united in honoring the service and sacrifice of our Nation’s Veterans who have earned our respect and gratitude. Today we pause to honor and commemorate the service members who wore - or still wear - the uniform of our country and sacrificed so that we may enjoy the blessings of freedom. Although words seem insufficient to convey our… Read more »