U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, has announced he will run for reelection and pass on a bid for governor.

“The U.S. is on the move, and under President Trump’s leadership, we will continue to maximize opportunities to make our nation even stronger, safer, more robust and affordable for all Americans,” Meuser said, according to a news release. “Just last week, I helped lead the fight to pass President Trump’s tax cuts for families and small businesses, legislating and codifying border security, enacting U.S. energy dominance initiatives, strengthening our military, and bringing fiscal accountability to what was excessive spending.

This was just the beginning. Continuing the progress we made is too important, which is why I have decided to remain in the U.S. House of Representatives, working with President Trump and our Republican majorities in both the House and Senate to pass his agenda and forgo a campaign for governor of Pennsylvania.”

“On behalf of the Republican Party of Pennsylvania we are grateful that Congressman Meuser will stay in Congress fighting for the people of our great commonwealth and promoting and passing the Trump-Vance agenda of peace, prosperity, and America First,” Greg Rothman, chairman of the state Republican Party, said, according to a second news release. “Congressman Meuser will continue to be a leader in our party for many years to come. We are confident we have an outstanding candidate for governor ready to put Pennsylvania First.”

Some of the legislation Meuser, whose district includes portions of Lycoming County, has recently advocated, according to his congressional website, includes a bill that “cuts red tape for entrepreneurs” by raising the threshold at which companies must obtain financial-statement reviews by public accountants from $100,000 to at least $250,000 and possibly as high as $400,000 and a bill to eliminate fraud from the Small Business Administration’s loan program.

“The SBA’s 7(a) Loan Program must be efficient, stable, and well-managed,” said Meuser, according to the website. “Unfortunately, the SBA’s Office of Inspector General has highlighted a growing need for stronger oversight.”