Joining C-SPAN's Washington Journal to Discuss Spending, Debt, and Our Commitment to America
This week I joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal call-in program to discuss government spending, our national debt, and House Republicans’ Commitment to America. It was great to speak with constituents from our congressional district during the program, answer their questions, and discuss the important issues facing our nation. Click this link or the image below to listen to the program.

Lancaster District Office is Moving

My Lancaster district office has moved to 2270 Erin Court, Lancaster, PA 17601 and will be fully operational on January 3, 2023. My staff will continue to offer constituent services uninterrupted by the move.

Our new office has ample access to free parking and is easily accessible to constituents, located directly off the Rohrerstown Road exit of Route 30, which is the main thoroughfare connecting Lancaster and York counties.

Listening to and serving the needs of the residents of Pennsylvania’s 11th Congressional District is my chief responsibility as a Member of Congress. My staff and I will continue to do everything we can to assist anyone who reaches out. We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you. If our office may be of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. To learn more about how my office may be of assistance, click here to visit my website.

Legislation to Support Mothers and Children Advances 

I am thankful that the House recently passed  H.R. 8876, the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022. The legislation was named in honor of the late Rep. Jackie Walorski, my friend and colleague, who proudly represented Indiana's 2nd Congressional District from 2013 until her passing in August.

The bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program, increases federal investment over five years, and strengthens the focus on evidence-based home visiting models and practices. 

In Pennsylvania, MIECHV provides funding to the Nurse Family Partnership, which has helped thousands of women, families, and babies across our community learn the skills they need to create better futures. The model has proven outcomes to help families become economically self-sufficient and improve school readiness for children, setting them up for a lifetime of success.

I recently visited with families in Lancaster who are participating in the program and saw firsthand the positive impact it is having on the lives of mothers and their children. I am thankful the House joined together to honor Jackie's legacy and pass this important legislation to empower and assist families. Click here to learn more about the legislation.

Legislation Introduced to Protect Adopting Families from Unnecessary Audits

This week I joined Rep. Blake Moore of Utah in introducing the Protecting Adopting Families from Audits Act of 2022. Our legislation will provide Congress the information needed to ensure administration of the Adoption Tax Credit is fair and does not pose unnecessary burdens to those who adopt. According to a previous report of the National Taxpayer Advocate Service, roughly 70 percent of families claiming the Adoption Tax Credit were audited by the IRS.

An IRS audit is no way to show thanks to families who are adopting children. I thank Rep. Moore for advancing this important legislation. Click here to learn more.

Across the District

It was great to be back in the WLCH Radio Centro Studio with Carlos, Hector, and Aleish. Thanks for a great discussion!

I stopped by the Guthrie Memorial Library in Hanover to deliver books from the Library of Congress. Thanks to the hardworking staff for all they do to support the community.

It was great to be with the Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce, as they kicked off the celebration of their 100th anniversary!

Thanks to Jason Asbell for meeting with me to discuss current efforts to promote healthy streams and improve local air quality.

Chag Sameach to our friends celebrating Hannukah! 

Hanukkah officially begins this evening at sundown. Chag Sameach to our friends and neighbors celebrating!

Wishing You a Merry Christmas 

Next Sunday is Christmas. From my family to yours, I’d like to wish you all a very merry Christmas!

Here to Help

Attention veteran small business owners, beginning on January 1, 2023, the verification of veteran-owned small businesses will transfer from the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Small Business Administration. Learn more about the transition process and the deadlines for submission by clicking here.

Many individuals have recently contacted my office looking for assistance with their unemployment compensation claims, which are administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, not federal agencies. If you’re seeking assistance with your unemployment claim, you can contact your state legislator for assistance. Click here to find your state legislator’s contact information. 

Recently the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched. Individuals who are struggling or in crisis can simply call or text 988 to reach trained counselors. Individuals can also visit https://988lifeline.org/ to chat with a counselor. Click here to learn more about the lifeline from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 

Looking for information on federal grants? Learn more about the grant awarding process and search the federal database of grant programs at www.grants.gov.

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.

Stay Connected

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Sincerely,

Lloyd Smucker