Big Government is Not the Answer

My fight against President Biden, Speaker Pelosi and Sen. Bernie Sanders' $5.5 trillion socialist spending spree and multi-trillion-dollar tax hikes continued these past two weeks.  

Following the meetings of the House Ways & Means Committee earlier this month, last Saturday the House Budget Committee met to consider the $5.5 trillion tax and spend legislation. I was amazed by what I heard from some of my colleagues from the other side of the aisle.

One colleague suggested that job creators were “leading our country into the abyss.” It is clear to me that members of the House Democratic Caucus do not understand how our economy works.

House Democrats believe that big government is the answer to all the nation’s problems. House Republicans believe in limited government providing freedom for the American people to live their lives as they choose. Watch my comments from the House Budget Committee hearing below.

I have never seen such divergent views about how to create prosperity for the American people. The Biden administration has already spent trillions of dollars in the past nine months and now they want to spend trillions more, creating more inflation and adding trillions more to our national debt. Democrats believe they can spend their way to a prosperous economy and are ignoring our national debt.

They are advancing policies that will disincentivize work and create greater dependence on the federal government. Their legislative priorities are endangering the American Dream. The choice before Congress is whether we allow the government to dictate every facet of American life, or will we renew our trust in the American people? I know which side I’m on; I will always side with the American people. Watch my comments by clicking the image below. 

Fighting for the Unborn

Last week, I voted against Democrats’ extreme pro-abortion legislation which would unravel state level pro-life protections across the nation, including the commonsense protections that the Pennsylvania General Assembly adopted in the wake of the horrors of murderer Kermit Gosnell. Listen to my thoughts on the legislation and the impact it would have below.

Recognizing Gold Star Mothers & Families

September 26 was Gold Star Mothers and Family Day, which recognizes those who have lost a child serving in the United States Armed Forces. May we honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation and those families who lost a loved one.

Storm Damage Assistance Available for York County Residents   

Attention York County residents and businesses impacted by Hurricane Ida, you may be eligible for assistance from FEMA or the SBA. Learn more about what programs you may be eligible for.

Honoring District Leaders 

This week, I spoke on the floor to honor two leaders from our congressional district.

Elizabethtown Borough Mayor Chuck Mummert was recognized as “Mayor of the Year” earlier this year by the Association of Mayors of the Boroughs of Pennsylvania. Congratulations Mayor! Click below to watch my comments.

Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Chief David Steffen was selected to serve as President of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. Congratulations on your new role and thank you for serving and protecting our community! Click below to watch my comments.

Celebrating Manufacturing Day! 

Friday, October 1, 2021 was Manufacturing Day! Manufacturing is a strong part of PA-11's economy and employs nearly 60,000 individuals. From agricultural equipment to snack foods, our congressional district makes it all!

Here to Help

Due to an increase in demand, the U.S. State Department is experiencing delays in issuing new passports. It may now take up to six weeks for your application to begin processing, with some passports taking up to 16 weeks to be issued. For more information on passport processing times, visit the U.S. Department of State’s website.

To any veteran, there is always support available at the Veterans Crisis Line. Call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or text 838255. Visit the Veterans Crisis Line website for more information.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has created a new online portal for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers with loans under $150,000 to apply for loan forgiveness directly through the SBA, rather than your loan servicer. 

Families may have begun to receive payments for the Advance Child Tax Credit in July. Visit the IRS’s website for answers to frequently asked questions concerning this program.

If you have any questions or issues with a federal agency, please know that my office is here to assist you. You can call my district or Washington, DC offices for assistance or visit my website for any issue with a federal agency or department.

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Sincerely,

Lloyd Smucker