Lloyd Smucker
U.S. House · PA-11 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · PA-11
Biography
Overview
Lloyd Smucker is a Republican U.S. representative from Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district, serving since 2017. The district includes Lancaster County and most of southern York County. Before Congress, Smucker served in the Pennsylvania State Senate (2009-2016) and as president of a family construction company for 25 years.
Career
Smucker's legislative focus includes opposing government spending, supporting tax reductions, and advocating for healthcare market competition. He voted against the Affordable Care Act repeal and replace efforts, supported repealing Dodd-Frank provisions, and has voted to reduce Medicare benefits. In 2021, he was one of 30 Republicans voting for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act granting legal status to agricultural workers. In 2026, he cosponsored the DIGNIDAD Act creating a pathway to legal status for illegal immigrants paired with stricter enforcement.
Prior political experience
Smucker was first elected to Congress in 2016, defeating Christina Hartman with 53% of the vote in Pennsylvania's 16th district. After redistricting in 2018, he represents the 11th district. In 2018, he won reelection with 59% of the vote against Democratic nominee Jess King. Election data from 2008, 2012, and earlier 2018 results appear to reflect his state senate races.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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Start a campaign targeting Lloyd SmuckerOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | U.S. House PA-11 | 2025–present | In progress | Lloyd Smucker | — |
| 3rd | U.S. House PA-11 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Lloyd Smucker | Lloyd Smucker |
| 2nd | U.S. House PA-11 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Lloyd Smucker | Lloyd Smucker |
| 1st | U.S. House PA-11 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | — | Lloyd Smucker |
| 1st | U.S. House PA-16 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | — | Mike Kelly |
Committee assignments
- joint· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- TaxHouse· 2025–present
- Social SecurityHouse· 2025–present
- TradeHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8355
Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8025
Protecting American Streaming and Innovation Act
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7847
Stop Unemployment Fraud Act
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7808
Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6972
Reporting Accountability and Abuse Prevention Act of 2026
Jan 7, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6895
Debt Solution and Accountability Act
Dec 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6282
Providing Distance Education for Foreign Institutions Act
Nov 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6231
Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5981
VA Billing Accountability Act
Nov 7, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5494
Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
Sep 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8344
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7880
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026
Mar 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7391
Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7306
CLOSE Act
Feb 2, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7236
In Good Standing Adoption Agencies Act of 2026
Jan 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
Jan 12, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 6997
Community Passport Services Access Act
Jan 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6766
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
Dec 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6421
To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to expand eligibility for catastrophic plans.
Dec 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6420
ACCESS Act
Dec 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. House PA-11 | Won | 55.72% |
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