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Lloyd Smucker

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Lloyd Kenneth Smucker is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Smucker has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during his time in office. He has also been involved in efforts to support local businesses and improve infrastructure in his district. Smucker previously served in the Pennsylvania State Senate and as a member of the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners.

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Aug 16, 2026

The allegations are really disturbing just as they are in Minnesota and other places where we've seen this.

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Jun 5, 2026

Congratulations to @pulte on your appointment as Acting Director of National Intelligence! Grateful for your service as you take on this key role helping President Trump and his administration protect our nation.

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Apr 29, 2026

I can tell you, Mr. Speaker, individuals, families, and wage earners in my district are feeling the impact of that bill when they are filing their taxes. They like the no tax on tips that so many in my district have taken advantage of and…

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Apr 29, 2026

we should never use a government shutdown to achieve any policy benefits. We have seen Democrats do that time and time again. We certainly shouldn't be using it to not fund those who are keeping Americans safe and who are removing…

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Apr 15, 2026

Every Democrat voted against no tax on overtime, which 20 million Americans have taken advantage of. Mr. Speaker, in the few seconds I have left, I want to address one additional thing we have heard from the Democrat side, that this is…

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Jan 7, 2026

I am pleased to congratulate and recognize the three individuals from Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District who were installed as 2025-2026 State officers for the Pennsylvania FFA: State President Sarah Firestone, State Vice President…

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Dec 1, 2025

This bipartisan bill would enable hospitals to extend their successful hospital at home programs for another 5 years. The hospital at home model gives hospitals the flexibility to treat certain patients in the comfort and convenience of…

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Dec 1, 2025

This is about helping kids. I know when we talk about Social Security, we don't often think about kids. But remember, every child receives a Social Security number that follows them around for the rest of their life. Every year, there are…

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Sep 19, 2025

on Wednesday, September 17, in York County, our community suffered an unimaginable tragedy. Members of the Northern York County Regional Police Department and the York County Sheriff's Office were fired upon as they entered a home while…

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Sep 10, 2025

I rise today to recognize Kreider Farms of Lancaster County on 90 years in business. Kreider Farms began in 1935 when Noah Kreider and his wife, Mary Hershey, bought the Hershey farm from Mary's father. Starting with 50 chickens and a…

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Jun 12, 2025

this bill represents a tiny fraction of the total we are spending annually. It is a tiny fraction, 0.2 percent, one-fifth of a percent of what President Biden added to the debt over the last 4 years. Yet, Democrats are saying that these…

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May 15, 2025

There are just a few outstanding issues. I think everyone will get to yes.

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May 9, 2025

We must hold that line on fiscal discipline to put the country back on a sustainable path.

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Apr 9, 2025

I thank the chairman for yielding. I would first say it has been a great pleasure of mine to work with the chairman over the past few months. He has done an incredible job leading the Budget Committee and leading our Conference to a…

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Apr 9, 2025

Again, with what I started with, it is very important we get this resolution done. There is a better path forward. We have an amendment that could be passed in this resolution that would satisfy where the Senate is, where the House is. As…

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Apr 8, 2025

I would be concerned about sending a signal to the markets that neither party cares at all about the debt.

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Apr 8, 2025

I want to see something that is enforceable.

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Apr 6, 2025

If people can’t decide now that we can agree on some floor for spending cuts, then it probably won’t happen later.

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Feb 25, 2025

We have heard how this budget resolution will deliver tax relief to working and middle-class families. It will put a stop to crime and drugs flooding over our southern border, and it will jump-start the American economy. This is exactly…

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Feb 25, 2025

It doesn't. Republicans are working to stop those tax hikes by passing this budget resolution. President Trump was elected by the working class, and this budget will deliver on the promises he made to them. I am very proud to support this…

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Nov 21, 2024

What we are witnessing on the floor today is, I believe, one of the most bizarre arguments against a bill that I have seen since I have been here in my 8 years in Congress. In fact, look over there and see how they are contorting…

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Sep 17, 2024

I thank the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Smith) for yielding and his work on this very important piece of legislation. I thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis), the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, as well as…

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Jun 27, 2024

Thank my friend for yielding a few minutes of the Special Order. I rise today, Madam Speaker, to honor the life and memory of Mr. Randy Alan Walker of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, who passed away last month after a 10-year battle with ALS. Randy…

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May 7, 2024

Do you think we should welcome productive individuals who want to be productive members of our society to come here?

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