Scott Perry — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania, 2026

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Representative Scott Perry voted against extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, stating that making them permanent would "harden Obamacare's grip" and impede "meaningful reform." He supported repealing the ACA, arguing it failed to decrease healthcare costs. Instead, he advocates for patient-centered reforms, including allowing health insurance purchases across state lines, enabling small businesses to pool for better rates, expanding health savings accounts, and pushing tort reform.

“Simply put, the ACA failed in its core mission to decrease health care costs, which is why I supported its repeal and replacement. - Scott Perry, perry.house.gov”

Scott Perry advocates for an all-of-the-above energy strategy, emphasizing the development of new, clean energy technologies like hydropower alongside domestic oil and natural gas. He aims to create jobs, ensure affordable energy, and avoid costly regulations that could hinder business growth. He frequently opposes proposed climate change policies in Congress. The League of Conservation Voters gave him a 3% score in 2024 and a 2% lifetime score.

“We must balance our nation’s energy needs while taking thoughtful steps to preserve our environment. We must pursue an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes development of new, clean energy technologies while ensuring that America takes full advantage of our vast domestic energy resources. This strategy will create jobs and make energy more affordable while helping to preserve our environment. I won’t support efforts to impose costly new energy regulations that will stifle job creation. - Scott Perry, perry.house.gov/issues”

Scott Perry supports the Supreme Court's decision allowing states to regulate abortion, believing the right to life is God-given. He states support for exceptions in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the mother's life, and opposes taxpayer-funded abortions. He voted against the Women's Health Protection Act and the Right to Contraception Act, and supported defunding Planned Parenthood. He also co-sponsored the "Life at Conception Act."

“I’ve fought for decades for America’s appropriate critical decisions to be made at the lowest level of government possible. The U.S. Supreme Court ensured that states can now make decisions regarding abortion - the termination of innocent lives - and I support the court’s decision. The right to life is given by God. Any law should include exceptions for rape, incest, and the precious life of the mother. I’ll continue to support people seeking to start or grow families through in vitro fertilization (IVF) and adoption. - Scott Perry, perry.house.gov”

Representative Scott Perry prioritizes national defense as a core constitutional function, focusing on homeland protection, border security, and counter-terrorism efforts. He advocates for a clear strategy against the nation's enemies and ensuring military members have necessary resources. Perry introduced the Divesting from Communist China's Military Act and the Taiwan PLUS Act. He also co-led a resolution to abolish the "one China" policy and supports a pro-Trump foreign policy approach, stating that the Foreign Affairs Committee should shift toward these policies.

“"I think you're going to see a dramatic shift towards a more pro-Trump policy out of the Foreign Affairs Committee, which has heretofore always worked primarily towards bipartisanship. And bipartisanship is fine as long as you're doing the right thing but not doing, being bipartisan for the sake of being bipartisan. So it's time for the left to come along and be for America now. And I think Brian Mast is going to represent that as chairman of the committee." — Rep. Scott Perry on "National Report," Newsmax, January 14, 2026”

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Scott Perry voted "Aye" on H.R. 2189, a bill to modernize federal firearms laws. He emphasizes Constitutional freedoms regarding arms, stating that banning firearms does not address the root cause of violence. He supports significant improvements to the mental health system as a solution to prevent violent acts, rather than implementing new gun laws.

“While I remain focused on Constitutional freedoms, I remain open to thoughtful and meaningful solutions. For example, I’ve supported significant improvements to our mental health system, which may prevent those who perpetrate these senseless acts of violence, as well as innocent citizens from having to face the immeasurable loss and grief resulting from them." (Scott Perry, perry.house.gov, undated)”