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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.
I thank the ranking member for yielding. I rise today in opposition, as well, to this amendment which seeks to limit education choices for our Nation's servicemembers. Under current law, institutions receiving Federal funding must meet the…
I thank my friend from Oklahoma for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly oppose the rule and spending package being debated before us. Not only does this massive spending package blow our budget caps by nearly $200 billion, but…
May was National Foster Care Month, and I would like to recognize all of the loving and caring foster parents in my district. Nearly 670,000 young people have foster parents across this great Nation, and it is in a loving home that they…
This Thursday, June 6, will mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and I rise today to honor the sacrifices and efforts of those brave soldiers. It is critical for us always to remember those who took part in the invasion of Normandy on…
I'm very proud of the opportunities our economic growth will create for the next generation.
We must recognize that postsecondary education needs to work for students and not the other way around.
I believe that if we give students access, those who are willing to work hard, make good decisions have an excellent opportunity to succeed.
Thank you. Dr. DuBois, interested in your comments in regards to expanding the Pell grant funds for shorter term work force programs.
We must recognize that the dollar, the money is an important part of the conversation and institutions need to be willing to take responsibility for the outcomes of their students.
Higher education can help set individuals on the right path to achieve the American dream.
Thank you, Madame Chair, and thank you for scheduling this hearing. I thought it was an outstanding hearing.
I know the Federal Government can also do more to help these students and help the MSI's and community college serve.
Great results. What would you recommend as we consider changes to the policy?
We need to be striving on both sides of the aisle for new ideas that will increase opportunities for all American students regardless of circumstance.
We are all here today because we believe that every American should have the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education.
Earlier this month was National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, and I rise today to recognize individuals from Lancaster County, who are making a difference improving criminal justice and public safety in our community. I would…
I thank my colleagues for the work that they have done on this bill, and I rise today in strong support of the Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Not only will this bill strengthen our laws to help keep children safe, but…
It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to mourn the passing of Norman Franck, a fire police officer and member of the Willow Street Fire Company. After responding to a crash this past weekend, Norman fell ill and then passed away at…
Post-secondary education is a vital pathway to good paying jobs and career success and we must work to ensure that this pathway remains available and viable to students of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.
A few weeks ago, our Nation observed National Public Health Week, and I rise today to honor the work and accomplishments of a leading figure in public health in Lancaster County, Dr. Hilda Shirk, who is retiring after 7 years as president…
Today, I rise to thank some individuals who helped in the passage of my bill, the Susquehanna National Heritage Act, which designates York and Lancaster Counties in the district that I represent as a national heritage area. I thank Senator…
March is Women's History Month, and I am proud to honor some remarkable women in my district. Today, I am recognizing Ms. Cher Kondor, who I had the honor of meeting just recently. Cher is a Gold Star mother. Her son, Martin Kondor, was a…
March is Women's History Month. I would like to take this time to honor a notable woman from my district, Ms. Anne Beiler, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Anne is well known in our community but is also well known and beloved throughout the…
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