Lloyd Smucker legislative activity: November 9, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Reminder: There will be proposed legislation in this compilation from periods prior to November 9, 2025. That simply means Lloyd Smucker did not cosponsor until later. See H.R.722, the first in the below list. It was introduced January 24, 2025, but Lloyd Smucker did not cosponsor until November 10, 2025.

H.R.722 - Life at Conception Act. To implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.
Introduced January 24, 2025 by Eric Burlison (R-MO). Cosponsored by 90 Republicans and no Democrats. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary the same day. LLOYD SMUCKER cosponsored on November 10, 2025. Still in committee.
Congress.gov summary: This bill declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being. Nothing in this bill shall be construed to authorize the prosecution of any woman for the death of her unborn child.
Comment: Could someone please explain to these 91 Republicans that this definition of “the moment at which an individual comes into being” is solely based on religious creed, specifically Catholic and evangelical? The overwhelming majority of US citizens either belong to religious faiths that do not define it the same, or who belong to no religious creed whatever.
The First Amendment trumps their distortion of the Fourteenth.

November 18, 2025 - Extensions of Remarks Section (Vol. 171, No. 194). LLOYD SMUCKER made remarks on the floor of the House congratulating Lancaster City Police Chief Richard Mendez on his retirement.

H.R.6231 - Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and enhance the work opportunity tax credit, to encourage longer-service employment, and to modernize the credit to make it more effective as a hiring incentive for targeted workers.
Introduced November 20, 2025 by LLOYD SMUCKER (R-PA). Cosponsored by nine Republicans and seven Democrats. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means the same day. Still in committee.
Comment: Surprisingly, it’s not a bad bill. Its primary purpose is extension of existing legislation that expired on December 31, 2025, through December 31, 2030.
But this bill would also positively adjust cost of living increases and percentage of wages eligible, as well as improving benefits for companies that hire veterans (greater tax benefit).

H.R.6282 - Providing Distance Education for Foreign Institutions Act. To amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide program eligibility for distance education programs offered by foreign institutions of higher education.
Introduced November 21, 2025 by LLOYD SMUCKER (R-PA). Cosponsored by Bradley Scott Schneider (D-IL). Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce the same day. Still in committee.
Comment: Typical for much of Smucker’s legislation, it’s very technical. The bill does not explain itself. To “get it,” you have to open multiple pieces of legislation to see what is being deleted and inserted.
This falls into that category. A news article explained it for me. It’s not a bad bill (I am always surprised). I worry a tiny bit about intended consequences.
From the article: “Smucker’s bill lets students get financial aid for remote classes while studying abroad. ‘We need to help American students already weighed down by record-setting student debt and lift the barriers that stand in the way of accessing an international degree,’ said Rep. Schneider (D-IL). ‘Students who pursue an international education gain skills that equip them to thrive in a global economy, and they deserve the same support they receive at home.’
“The International Education Council endorsed H.R. 6282, which has been referred for consideration to the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee.”

H.R.4393 - DIGNIDAD (Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream—Dignity) Act of 2025. To secure the border and reform the immigration laws.
Introduced July 15, 2025 by Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). Cosponsored by sixteen Democrats and fifteen Republicans. Referred to Judiciary and Homeland Security and Ways and Means and Transportation and Infrastructure and Education and Workforce and Oversight and Government Reform and Armed Services the same day. LLOYD SMUCKER cosponsored on November 25, 2025. Still in committee.
Comment: When I first started reading this very, very long bill, my thought was, “Why would any Democrats cosponsor this?” It is heavy on things like “Build the Wall.”
It turns out to be a pretty savvy compromise bill. ICE and CBP agents must undergo 21-week extensive training. Body cameras are mandatory. Wall building is to be done in consultation with landowners.
Most surprising to me, this bill applies equally to the southern and northern borders. At least its language would make it so. That’s new.

November 26, 2025 alert. December 3, 2025 meeting. 10:15AM(EST) | 210 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. Member Day Hearing, House Budget Committee (LLOYD SMUCKER sits on that committee). Meeting Details.
Comment: First, when this meeting was announced, it had no agenda!
Second, the meeting details link states that the [C-SPAN] video is unavailable and must be watched on YouTube. It is not uploaded to C-SPAN’s YoutTube channel, but to the channel of the House Budget Committee GOP. Yes, with the GOP in the title of the channel.
The meeting is 2:48:30 long. They have turned off comments.

December 1, 2025 - House Section (Vol. 171, No. 200). LLOYD SMUCKER spoke on the floor of the House in support of his bill, H.R.5348, Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025. Smucker’s bill passed and was sent to the Senate the next day.

December 1, 2025 - Remarks Section (Vol. 171, No. 200). LLOYD SMUCKER made remarks on the floor of the House congratulating the Manor Future Farmers of America.

H.R.6420 - ACCESS Act (Affordable Care Economic Stability and Small Business Act). To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to define short-term limited duration insurance.
Introduced December 4, 2025 by Max Miller (R-OH). Cosponsored by LLOYD SMUCKER (R-PA) and Rick Allen (R-GA). Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce the same day. Still in committee.
Comment: Simply put, no. Instead of keeping the portability of Obamacare (aka Affordable Care Act) intact, this bill would instead provide a stopgap of short-term coverage.

H.R.6421 - To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expand eligibility for catastrophic plans. (No short title.)
Introduced December 4, 2025 by Max Miller (R-OH). Cosponsored by LLOYD SMUCKER (R-PA). Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce the same day. As of December 31, 2025, text is not available.
Comment: Appears to be Part II to H.R.6420 above, where ACA is “fixed” with stopgap or patchwork.

H.Res.932 - Denouncing dangerous and seditious rhetoric by Members of Congress and expressing condemnation of Senator Mark Kelly, Senator Elissa Slotkin, Representative Jason Crow, Representative Christopher Deluzio, Representative Maggie Goodlander, and Representative Chrissy Houlahan for attempting to sow disallegiance amongst members of the United States military and intelligence community and encouraging them to act against the Commander in Chief and President of the United States and violate the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Introduced December 4, 2025 by Ryan Zinke (R-MT). Cosponsored by 29 Republicans and no Democrats. LLOYD SMUCKER was original cosponsor. Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select) the same day.
Comment #1: Interestingly, still in committee as of December 31, 2025!
Comment #2—WALL OF SHAME: The 30 Republicans who introduced and cosponsored are: Ryan Zinke (R-MT), Eric “Rick” Crawford-AR, Abraham Hamadeh-AZ, Barry Moore-AL, Mariannette Miller-Meeks-IA, Scott Franklin-FL, John McGuire-VA, Andrew Clyde-GA, Derrick Van Orden-WI, Jack Bergman-MI, Claudia Tenney-NY, Ronny Jackson-TX, Earl Carter-GA, Sheri Biggs-SC, Keith Self-TX, LLOYD SMUCKER-PA, Elijah Crane-AZ, Doug LaMalfa-CA, Clay Higgins-LA, Dan Newhouse-WA, Mark Messmer-IN, Randy Fine-FL, Mike Collins-GA, Warren Davidson-OH, James Baird-IN, Rick Allen-GA, Pete Sessions-TX, John Rutherford-FL, Neal Dunn-FL, and Roger Williams-TX.
From White Rose Leaflet #4: Though we are aware that the might of National Socialism must be broken militarily, we seek to achieve a revival of the deeply wounded German spirit from within.
However, this rebirth must be preceded by a clear confession of all the guilt the German nation has incurred and by a ruthless battle against Hitler and his too-numerous helpers’ helpers, Party members, Quislings, et al. The chasm between the better part of the nation and everything connected with National Socialism must be brutally forced open.
There is no punishment on this earth that is adequate for the deeds of Hitler and his followers. Out of love for the generations to come, we must make an example [of them] after the conclusion of the war so that no one will ever have the slightest desire to attempt something similar.
Do not forget even the little scoundrels of this regime. Note their names, so that no one escapes! After all these atrocities, they should not be able to change sides at the last minute and thereby pretend as though nothing had happened!
Do not forget all thirty of these “little scoundrels” who did the bidding of their leader.

House Roll Call Vote 322 – LLOYD SMUCKER Voted Yea - H.Res.939 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced December 10, 2025 by Al Green (D-TX). Cosponsored by André Carson (D-IN). Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary the same day.
December 10, 2025: NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Green (TX) notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
December 11, 2025: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Green (TX) rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
December 11, 2025: Considered as privileged matter. Mr. Scalise moved to table the measure. On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 140, 47 Present. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Comment: When I first saw this alert, I nearly came unglued. I read it as Lloyd Smucker voting Yea to the impeachment of Donald J. Trump. If that had been the case, pigs certainly would have been flying.
However, Smucker voted yes to tabling the measure. No surprise there.
On this motion to table Al Green’s impeachment measure, Republicans: 214 Yea, 0 Nay, 0 Present, 6 No Vote. Democrats: 140 Nay, 23 Nay, 47 Present, 0 No Vote.

December 11, 2025 - Remarks Section (Vol. 171, No. 209). LLOYD SMUCKER made the following remarks on the floor of the House, entitled, “Personal Explanation.” Mr. Speaker, I am not in Washington, D.C. due to family matters and missed the vote on passage of S.1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 319.
Comment: Hmm. Methinks he protests too loudly.

H.R.6895 - To provide further means of accountability with respect to the United States debt and promote fiscal responsibility. (No short title.)
Introduced December 18, 2025 by LLOYD SMUCKER (R-PA). Cosponsored by Thomas Suozzi (D-NY). Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means the same day. Still in committee.
As of December 31, 2025, text of this bill is still unavailable.

December 19, 2025 – December 31, 2025: No legislation.

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