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After practicing medicine in Pennsylvania for over 25 years, Congressman John Joyce came to Congress to fight for every Pennsylvanian in the 13th Congressional District. He is working to defend our Constitutional rights, rebuild our economy, improve our health care system, strengthen our national security, stand up for our farmers and agriculture community, defeat the COVID-19 pandemic, and create American jobs for American workers by bringing family-sustaining jobs home to Pennsylvania.
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Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on the importance of guarding against malicious scams during the coronavirus crisis. Bad actors are using a variety of methods, including imposter fraud, to target Americans. Recently, Instagram quickly removed a scam imposter account claiming to be Dr. Joyce.
A Democratic backed ethics and campaign finance reform proposal (H.R.1) that would have legalized the use of taxpayer dollars to fund political campaigns was opposed today by Congressman John Joyce (PA-13). Joyce voted against H.R. 1, pointing out that the legislation has been criticized by advocacy groups across the political spectrum.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today released the following statement on President Trump's proposal to reopen the government, secure the border and address other immigration issues:
"Time and time again throughout the shutdown, President Trump has shown a willingness to compromise so we can secure our border and reopen the government. First, he agreed to change the makeup of the wall from concrete to steel. Now, he has put forward a package that includes immigration reforms that Democrats have advocated for vigorously in the past.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) recently introduced H.R. 7102, the Fixing America's Regulatory Mess To Facilitate Agricultural Byproducts and Livestock Expedited Delivery (FARM to TABLE) Act, which will strengthen our nation's food supply chain and reduce regulatory burdens on food suppliers, producers, and transporters.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Program grants awarded to airports that service the 13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) released the following statement after it was announced that Special counsel Robert Mueller will publicly testify in front of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees on July 17:
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the below statement on the JUSTICE Act. He is an original co-sponsor of this legislation, which will offer real solutions to increase transparency, accountability, and performance so our nation's law enforcement officers are better prepared to protect and care for the communities that they serve. The JUSTICE Act was introduced by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-8) in the House of Representatives and Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in the Senate.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that 23 students from Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District have received nominations for the U.S. Service Academies. These students, if they receive an appointment directly from an academy, will have the opportunity to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY, or the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) released the following statement after the Mueller Report was released: