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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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:
Chambersburg, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on Governor Tom Wolf's announcement that several Pennsylvania counties will proceed in the reopening process. Within the 13th District of Pennsylvania, the counties of Franklin and Huntingdon will transition into the green phase on Friday, June 19.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today was named Ranking Member of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade and Entrepreneurship.
Chambersburg, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on Governor Tom Wolf's announcement that twelve Pennsylvania counties, including Adams and Cumberland, will transition into the "yellow phase" of reopening on Friday, May 22.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) tonight released the following statement after the House passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019:
"Simply stated, the funding measure passed tonight does not do enough to ensure our national security. This bill, passed at nearly the last possible second, exemplifies exactly what is wrong with Washington. If I had supported this flawed legislation, I would have done an overwhelming disservice to the safety of our country and to the law abiding people of the 13th District.
Chambersburg, 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, including Franklin and Huntingdon Counties' transition to the yellow phase on Friday, May 29.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) tonight released the following video statement after President Trump delivered the State of the Union address:
Watch Joyce's video statement HERE.