Scott Perry
U.S. House · PA-10 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · PA-10
Biography
Overview
Scott Perry is a Republican U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district, serving since 2013. He is a retired Army National Guard brigadier general who previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Perry is known for his conservative voting record and his role as former chair of the House Freedom Caucus (2022-2024). His district is centered around Harrisburg, York, and surrounding areas in Dauphin, Cumberland, and York counties.
Career
Perry's major legislative focus has been on energy policy and transportation infrastructure. His election margins have strengthened over time, winning with 60% in 2012 and reaching 54% in 2022. He was elected chair of the House Freedom Caucus in November 2021, serving through January 2024. Perry has been a significant participant in Republican foreign policy debates, particularly regarding Taiwan, Ukraine aid, and Middle East policy. He opposed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and voted against multiple foreign aid packages.
Prior political experience
Perry first won election to the U.S. House in 2012 with 60% of the vote in the 4th congressional district. He has been reelected every two years since: 2014 (75%), 2016 (66%), 2018 (51.3%, in the reconfigured 10th district), 2020 (53.3%), 2022 (54%), and 2024 (50.6%). His most competitive races were in 2018 and 2024. Before Congress, Perry served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives starting in 2007, winning his first state house race with 71% and two subsequent terms unopposed.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Scott Perry
No active campaigns target Scott Perry right now.
Start a campaign targeting Scott PerryOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | U.S. House PA-10 | 2025–present | In progress | Scott Perry | — |
| 3rd | U.S. House PA-10 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Scott Perry | Scott Perry |
| 2nd | U.S. House PA-10 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Scott Perry | Scott Perry |
| 1st | U.S. House PA-10 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | — | Scott Perry |
| 3rd | U.S. House PA-4 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Scott Perry | Madeleine Dean |
| 2nd | U.S. House PA-4 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Scott Perry | Scott Perry |
| 1st | U.S. House PA-4 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | — | Scott Perry |
Committee assignments
- Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency ManagementHouseChairman· 2025–present
- Oversight and IntelligenceHouse· 2025–present
- South and Central AsiaHouse· 2025–present
- AviationHouse· 2025–present
- National Intelligence EnterpriseHouse· 2025–present
- Open Source IntelligenceHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory AffairsHouse· 2025–present
- Federal Law EnforcementHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8349
To amend section 133 of title 23, United States Code, to remove a certain State funding set-aside for transportation alternative programs, and for other purposes.
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8232
To amend title 49, United States Code, to repeal certain employee protective arrangements, and for other purposes.
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8231
Highways First Act
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8230
NO TOD Act
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8233
No CIG Act
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8151
Expanding Private Airport Security Screening Act
Mar 27, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8021
American Petroleum First Act
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8020
American LNG First Act of 2026
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7843
No Free Rides Act of 2026
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7630
Republic of Georgia Sovereignty Act
Feb 20, 2026REPORTED
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8374
Equal Treatment for Farmers Act
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8213
Defending Women in the Workplace Act
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7974
To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to ensure real-time public access to Federal award information.
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7880
Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2026
Mar 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7816
Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act of 2026
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7817
No Federal Tax Dollars for Illegal Aliens Health Insurance Act of 2026
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7687
No Tax on Takings Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7611
Protecting Puppies from Sharia Act
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7517
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 East Main Street in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the "Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office Building".
Feb 11, 2026INTRODUCED
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House PA-10 | Won | 74.54% |
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