MEMBER OF CONGRESS

Lloyd Smucker

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Smucker, a Pennsylvania Republican, splits his floor time between district-focused tributes and support for his party’s budget priorities, framing the latter as “commonsense” measures the American people already back. In the budget debate he lists three priorities—voter ID and election security, military resources, and support for farmers—and cites public opinion polls (80 to 90 percent support for voter ID) but does not explain how the resolution achieves those goals beyond calling it “instruction to the committees.” He attributes opposition to partisanship, noting that “every Democrat on the House Budget Committee voted against these commonsense provisions,” without engaging with any reasons opponents might have, and closes by endorsing the SAVE America Act. He tends to assert that priorities enjoy broad public support rather than argue the policy case, and his tributes, such as one honoring a Lancaster County theater company, are straightforward and detailed without political argument.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

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House of Representatives ·

Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2027

“I want the House to pass this budget resolution. It protects our elections by requiring voter ID. It gives our military the tools they need to keep us safe. It also supports American farmers to protect our food supply.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Chair, I thank the chairman for yielding and all of his work on this, what I call, commonsense resolution, a simple resolution, really, addressing three priorities that the American people support, three priorities that are core functions of government and that are very, very important. Number one is election security, ensuring that our elections are conducted fairly, securely, and that only American citizens are voting. Voter ID, the American people support that. Mr. Chair, 80 to 90 percent of the American people support the idea of showing voter ID when you show up to vote. Number two, this is instruction to the committees. It begins the process of providing our servicemembers with the resources they need to meet growing threats around the world and keeping the American people safe. These individuals who are serving us are putting their lives in harm’s way every day. The least we can do is ensure they have the tools and equipment they need to do their jobs and to keep us safe. Finally, the third point in this resolution is ensuring our food supply is secure. Our American farmers work very, very hard every single day to feed America--really, feed the world. They have had some tough times, and this provides the help they need at this time to ensure that they can continue to feed America. Unfortunately, every Democrat on the House Budget Committee voted against these commonsense provisions in this resolution. The American people sent us here to deliver. They sent us here to deliver on these priorities. It is a great resolution. Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to support the SAVE America Act as it moves through the House.

House of Representatives ·

Recognizing Sight & Sound Theatres

“I want to honor Sight and Sound Theatres for being in business for 50 years. They started in Lancaster County and now produce large Bible-based shows for almost a million people each year.”
Official Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize Sight & Sound Theaters for a milestone 50 years in business. Known across the world for its Biblical epics on stage and screen, Sight & Sound began with Glenn Eshelman, a Lancaster County dairy farmer, and his passion for art, photography, and sharing his faith. In 1976, the popularity of Mr. Eshelman’s multimedia shows led him and his wife, Shirley, to establish their first theater in Ronks. Over time, they added live theatrical elements and debuted their first full- length Biblical production in 1987. After their theater burned down in 1997, they built a state-of-the- art facility that would allow for the large-scale productions they are known for today. Since then, they have added a second location in Branson, Missouri, and developed a streaming platform to produce their own movies for the silver screen. The name, Sight & Sound, is inspired by Matthew 13:13 where Jesus explains his use of parables saying, ``Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear. . . . ‘‘ What began as a humble production company has since exploded into one of the top theater destinations in the U.S. with almost a million attendees each year. Today, Sight & Sound continues to be run by the Eshelman family and has a committed team of over 800 employees. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to recognize Sight & Sound for their strong message and the positive impact they have had across the entire world.