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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry’s proposal to help streamline and improve intelligence sharing at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), H.R. 2468 “The Unify DHS Intelligence Enterprise Act” passed the House of Representatives late yesterday evening. The proposal will require DHS to develop and professionalize its Intelligence Enterprise (IE). One of the key recommendations of the 9/11 Commission was to unify America’s counterterrorism efforts across government boundaries. The IE... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry offered his support for the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, a proposal that would authorize funding for the U.S. government through Fiscal Year 2018. “While no bill is perfect, I’m pleased to return to “regular order” to consider our spending. Some of these spending bills haven’t been considered in nearly a decade, putting spending levels on auto-pilot, which is dangerous for our Country,” said Congressman Perry. “I’ll continue to... Read more

New Cumberland, PA – In honor of its Patriot Day Remembrance & POW/MIA Recognition Day 2017 event, the Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation in New Cumberland, PA, hosted Congressman Scott Perry who served as the event’s keynote speaker. Installation commander Army Col. Brad Eungard opened the event, asking the audience to remember the words offered by President George W. Bush in response to the September 11, 2011, terror attacks, “We will not tire, we will not falter and we wil... Read more

Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement in response to his vote against raising the debt ceiling, which was packaged within a proposal that offered aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey: “Last week, I supported legislation in the House to provide $7.85 billion in aid for the victims of Hurricane Harvey – the first of what’s expected to be a series of relief proposals in the wake of recent disasters. Growing up, we were flooded out of our home twice by severe storms, and I’ve seen th... Read more

Congressman Scott Perry offered a statement following Attorney General Sessions' announcement regarding the termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “President Obama’s unilateral Executive Order to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was always unconstitutional. Today’s decision restores the proper balance between the executive and legislative branches with regard immigration policy. Congress has abdicated its responsibility on thi... Read more

In the wake of the continuing national discussions surrounding the events in Charlottesville, Congressman Perry offered additional comments: “The White Supremacist groups who went to Charlottesville did so prepared for a fight, and they’re absolutely accountable for the violence and loss of life there. I have a visceral disdain for the goals/actions of White Supremacists and Neo-Nazis - as I do for all hate groups. It's a sad day, indeed, when we must all, once again, condemn the rhetoric and id... Read more

Congressman Perry offered the following statement in the wake of the domestic terrorist attack in Charlottesville, Virginia: "Thank you to Attorney General Jeff Sessions for launching a federal investigation into the reprehensible act of domestic terrorism in Charlottesville. I'm saddened and appalled for the families of Heather Heyer, Virginia State Police Lieutenant H. Jay Cullen and Trooper-Pilot Berke M. M. Bates. I condemn violence, racism and bigotry from all avenues - be it white supremac... Read more

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives finalized the Make America Secure Act, which funds the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Energy and other programs, and includes resources to construct a physical barrier along the Southern Border of the United States. “Passing the appropriations - or funding - bills is one of the most fundamental responsibilities of Congress. This proposal addresses our national security in a responsible way," said Congressman Perry. “I supported the ... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Scott Perry joined fellow members of the House Freedom Caucus to call for an end to Congress’s annual August District Work Period, given numerous looming deadlines on Capitol Hill ranging from the debt ceiling to the federal budget, as well as policy objectives such as the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare. "I’ve publicly called for postponing or cancelling the August district work period since early June – which is the right thing to do g... Read more

Congressman Scott Perry offered the following statement regarding the postponement of his previously schedule town hall meeting in Mechanicsburg: “In light of Wednesday's attack, continued security concerns, extensive and myriad discussions with law enforcement and other officials, I've decided to postpone our town hall meeting on Saturday." The town hall meeting was scheduled for June 17, 2017 at Cumberland Valley High School. Read more