Inflation Remains at 40-year Highs 

The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that inflation remains at 40-year highs. The cost of groceries is up ten percent. The price of gasoline is up 48 percent. These increased prices are costing families over $5,200 a year. Americans effectively are receiving a massive pay cut. Real hourly earnings are down 2.7 percent from a year ago.

A report from the National Federation of Independent Businesses says that inflation is now the top issue that small businesses are concerned about. This echoes what I heard earlier this week during a roundtable with local manufacturers in Lancaster with Senator Pat Toomey. In addition to inflation, small businesses remain concerned about finding skilled employees to fill their vacancies.

Gas prices remain high and rather than unleashing American energy independence, the Biden administration seeks to impose $45 billion in new taxes on energy producers. Biden has got it all wrong. We should be doing everything we can to increase domestic energy production and it must be a national security priority.

Ensuring Pennsylvanians Access to Care  

The Wolf administration put forth a plan to force unionization of health professionals, which puts Medicaid patients at risk and could limit their access to healthcare. During a recent meeting of the House Budget Committee, I asked Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Becerra to protect Pennsylvanians' access to care. Watch our discussion by clicking below.

Visits with Local Schools 

Last week students from Garden Spot High School visited our nation’s Capitol while Congress was in session. Thanks for visiting!

This week I spoke with 8th Grade students at Eastern York Middle School to talk about Congress, the legislative process, and took their questions. Thanks for a great visit!

Visits Across the District 

I enjoyed speaking with members of the Spring Grove Chamber of Commerce in York County about Biden’s bloated budget, inflation, and more.

It was great to visit Windy Hill Senior Center with State Rep. Seth Grove to talk about how President Biden’s policies are impacting seniors.

Important Information for Filing Your Taxes 

Remember this year’s tax filing deadline of April 18, 2022. Be sure to visit the IRS’s website and the links below for helpful information about filing taxes this year. If you did not receive an Economic Impact Payment this year, which you believe you are eligible for, click here to learn more about claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit.

If you received advanced payments of the Advanced Child Care Tax Credit, click here to learn how to reconcile your advanced child care tax credit payments on this year’s tax filing. Familiarize yourself with the IRS’s online tools to help you find important information and read the IRS’s FAQs on expected processing times and refunds.

Looking for IRS forms? Visit their Forms, Instructions, & Publications Page by clicking here.
Looking for free assistance with preparing your tax return? Visit the IRS website to find an organization that can assist you.

Certain IRS offices will be open to offer face-to-face assistance with taxpayers on May 14. For more information about these available meetings click here.

Thanks for Your Service Michael! 

I’m so thankful for all who serve our nation in the armed forces. Earlier this week, I enjoyed meeting Michael a Vietnam Veteran from York County and presenting him with a commemorative Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. Thank you for your service, Michael! 

Wishing you a Blessed Easter and Passover 

To our friends and neighbors celebrating Passover, Chag Sameach!

I’d like to wish you all a blessed Easter!

Here to Help

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.

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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