Recognizing Representative Bryan Cutler for His Service in the Pennsylvania General Assembly

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate Representative Bryan Cutler on his retirement from the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Representative Cutler has served ten terms as the Representative for the 100th Legislative District in southern Lancaster County. From June 2020 through January…

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Celebrating the New Holland Church of the Nazarene's 50th Anniversary

Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize New Holland Church of the Nazarene for 50 years of faith, love, and service to the community. New Holland Church of the Nazarene was founded on July 18, 1976, as a church plant of the Ephrata Church of the Nazarene. The new congregation included 17…

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Recognizing the Quarryville Lions Club for a Century of Service

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize the Quarryville Lions Club for one hundred years of service to the local community. The Quarryville Lions Club was chartered on September 10, 1926 with twenty-six members. Since its establishment, the club has taken the Lions Clubs International motto of…

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Congratulating Bryn Krosse on Winning the Pennsylvania Girls' Golf State Championship

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Bryn Krosse of York, Pennsylvania, and congratulate her on winning the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Class 3A Girls' Golf State Championship. The Dallastown Area High School freshman capped off an outstanding season with her victory…

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Celebrating the Life of Jerry W. Tueche

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Jerry W. Tueche of Manheim Township, who passed away on September 30, 2026. Mr. Jerry Tueche was a father to Michele, a grandfather to Christian, Weston, and Taylor, and a husband to Marjorie for 57 years prior to her passing in 2018. Though he first began…

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Smucker Makes Case for Bipartisan Fiscal Commission on 584 Vetoes Podcast

Discussed need for bipartisan fiscal commission to address $40 trillion national debt.

“The commission would be a vehicle to discuss the options that we have available, and perhaps even more important, it would be a discussion with the American public”

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Recognizing 80 Years of Arconic in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Arconic for 80 years of manufacturing and economic impact in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Arconic Lancaster Operations began in 1946 with New Holland Metals Co., a small aluminum producer that, after acquisitions and name changes, became a part of what is now…

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Recognizing Visioncorps for a Century of Service

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize VisionCorps on a century of service. VisionCorps was founded in 1926 as the Lancaster County Branch of the Pennsylvania Association of the Blind. Located in downtown Lancaster, the agency's mission was to help blind veterans from World War I, and others who were…

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Smucker’s Bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act Heads to President’s Desk

Announced bipartisan Social Security claiming age clarity bill passed Senate.

“Americans who have worked their entire lives and earned Social Security benefits deserve clear, straightforward information as they make important decisions about their retirement”

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Smucker Hosts RSC Podcast on Tackling America’s $40 Trillion National Debt

Hosted podcast discussion on America's $40 trillion national debt and fiscal sustainability.

“If we look back to what happened after World War Two, it took quite some time to work out of that high debt to GDP ratio-- about 30 years. The point is: this is solvable. [The national debt] is a big problem.”

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Smucker Statement on Federal Reserve's Decision to Raise Interest Rates

Criticized Federal Reserve interest rate increase, calling for Congress to address fiscal deficits.

“Chairman Warsh recently noted the strength and resilience of the American economy while acknowledging that inflation remains too high. I appreciate the Federal Reserve’s continued focus on restoring price stability while supporting a strong economy.”

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Zacchary L. Knoll

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Zacchary L. Knoll of Clay Township, who passed away after a brief illness on December 8, 2025, at the age of 42. Mr. Zacchary Knoll, or Zac, was a husband to Teal and father to Barrett. He shared 8 years of marriage with his wife and was the proud father of…

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Smucker Backs Bill to Protect Ratepayers from Data Center Energy Costs

Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data centers to pay their own infrastructure costs.

“America should lead the world in artificial intelligence, but we must ensure hardworking families and small businesses are not asked to subsidize the enormous energy demands of data centers”

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Congratulating West Lampeter Township Police Chief Brian Wiczkowski on His Retirement

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize and congratulate Brian Wiczkowski on his retirement as Police Chief for West Lampeter Township after 36 years in law enforcement. After graduating from Millersville University with a degree in secondary education, Brian Wiczkowski joined the Lancaster City…

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Paul R. Hollinger

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Paul R. Hollinger of West Lampeter Township, who passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 91. Paul was a pioneer in the Christian radio industry. A graduate of Moody Bible Institute and trained in broadcast sales, Paul began his career at a…

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Smucker Statement on US Debt Reaching $40 Trillion

Criticized national debt reaching $40 trillion and called for spending controls.

“It is difficult to comprehend the scale of a $40 trillion national debt. What should be easy to understand is that we cannot continue down this path. The cost of servicing our debt is already consuming resources that could be used to grow our economy, strengthen our national security, and improve Americans’ lives.”

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Congratulating Vivian Salerno on Being Crowned an Aau Junior Olympic Champion

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and congratulate Vivian Salerno on being crowned an AAU Junior Olympic Champion and setting a new 800-meter record. Vivian ran a time of 2:06:54 at the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 5, 2026, which earned her first place in the 800-meter race in the…

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Congratulating James Hensel, 2026 Fmi Store Manager Awards Grand Prize Winner

Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize James Hensel, store manager of Oregon Dairy in Lititz, Pennsylvania, as a 2026 FMI Store Manager Awards Grand Prize Winner. The FMI Store Manager Awards, given by FMI, The Food Industry Association, recognize outstanding grocery store managers who…

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Congratulating the Elizabethtown Area High School's Esports Team on Its Second Straight State Championship

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate the Elizabethtown Area High School Esports team on securing its second consecutive Pennsylvania Interscholastic Esports Association state championship. The outstanding team of Peter Dunbar, Madalyn Guerrisi, Jackson Langlois, Anthony Lazzari Jaymian…

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Smucker Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act Advances Through Ways and Means Committee

Smucker's Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act advanced through Ways and Means Committee with bipartisan support.

“Fiscal sponsorship arrangements play an important role in America’s charitable sector, and the vast majority are operated responsibly and in good faith.”

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Smucker Applauds House Passage of SAVE and Protect America Act

Praised House passage of SAVE and Protect America Act addressing election security and voter ID.

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Rep. Smucker Supports SAVE and Protect America Act

Supported budget resolution prioritizing election security and military readiness.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance this legislation through the House and continue delivering on the priorities Americans sent us here to accomplish.”

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Rep. Smucker Introduces Legislation to Modernize Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Introduced bill modernizing vaccine injury compensation program to include COVID-19 claims.

“Vaccines remain an important public health tool, but when rare vaccine-related injuries occur, Americans deserve a compensation system that is fair, transparent, and efficient”

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Rep. Smucker Comments on LNP|LancasterOnline Defamation Suit

Commented on court denial of defamation lawsuit dismissal against local newspaper.

“Earlier this year, I filed a defamation lawsuit against LNP|LancasterOnline after it published statements about me that were false and defamatory. This week, the court denied LNP's attempt to dismiss the case, allowing it to move forward. As the judge wrote:”

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Smucker Applauds Committee Passage of Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act

Praised House committee passage of bill requiring tax-exempt hospitals to increase transparency.

“Tax-exempt status should be reserved for hospitals providing an essential public good. For decades, taxpayers have subsidized hospitals organized as non-profit charities, but today many of our nation’s largest hospital systems operate more like corporations than traditional charities”

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