Economy
Dr. Joyce supports a pro-growth agenda that delivers results for American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses. As our nation combats the growing threat of the Chinese Communist Party, he is committed to creating American jobs for American workers and bringing family-sustaining jobs home to Pennsylvania. On the House Small Business Committee, Dr. Joyce is working to support American workers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
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Today Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) voted to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), which will have important benefits for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District.
Altoona, PA? Today, Reps. John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Ron Kind (WI-03), Glenn ?GT' Thompson (PA-15), and Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for farmers and ranchers. The PPP was created by Congress under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in order to assist small businesses keep employees on payroll and cover other business-related expenses, helping them weather the economic damages caused by COVID-19.
Third Dairy Initiative Joyce Has Undertaken Since Taking Office
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today introduced bipartisan legislation that will address the labor crisis in Pennsylvania's dairy industry and allow farmers to hire more temporary foreign born workers. The Dairy and Sheep H?2A Visa Enhancement Act will amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include dairy workers in the H-2A nonimmigrant visa category.
andldquo;He's clearly an advocate for small business.andrdquo;
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), a member of the House Committee on Small Business, spent last week in the 13th District meeting with job creators and employees highlighting the need to make the tax reductions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent for individuals and small companies. Joyce's commitment to the region's economy and pro-growth policy ideas were met with rave reviews from business leaders throughout the community.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement on the House passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which will provide immediate relief for American families, workers, small businesses, and health care workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today emphasized the Chinese Communist Party's coverup of the coronavirus outbreak and outlined his work on the China Task Force to hold this hostile regime accountable. Watch his full remarks on the House Floor.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the House Small Business Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the House Small Business Committee, this week highlighted his support for small businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Though the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program assistance has passed, nearly $138 billion in funding remains unspent. Today, Dr. Joyce signed a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R. 8265, which would extend the Paycheck Protection Program until December 31, 2020 and offer a lifeline to small businesses in Pennsylvania and around the country.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on Governor Tom Wolf's announcement that a number of Pennsylvania counties will proceed in the reopening process. Notably, the counties of Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Somerset, and Westmoreland will transition into the green phase on Friday, June 5.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today voted against H.R. 582, legislation that will raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the measure could lead to the elimination of over 3.7 million jobs by 2025. The 13th District lawmaker issued the following statement after opposing the bill: