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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Joyce backs permanent tax cuts during stop in Somerset County
Even as U.S. Rep. John Joyce, R-Blair County, spoke about a wide range of issues that impact the economy, including regulations, the opioid crisis, rural broadband, health insurance and the proposed completion of U.S. Route 219, he singled out one agenda item as his most important when addressing members of the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.
The freshman congressman supports legislation that would make permanent the changes for individuals and small businesses established with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) yesterday was in Somerset where he spoke with members of the media about the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China. Joyce pointed out that China has been taking advantage of the United States for far too long and that President Trump's new tariffs are tools that will bring China to the negotiating table and will produce a deal that will benefit the American economy in the long run.
Altoona, PA In response to recent remarks from Governor Wolf related to coronavirus reopening delays, Congressmen Joyce, Keller, Kelly, Meuser, Perry, Reschenthaler, Smucker, and Thompson issued the following statement:
Today, Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Troy Balderson (OH-12), and Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced the bipartisan Small Business PPE Tax Credit Act, which would provide a tax credit, up to $25,000, for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE), for small businesses, 501(c)(3) non-profits, veterans' organizations, independent contractors, farmers, sole proprietors, and other organizations for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), a member of the House Small Business Subcommitte, joined with fellow committee member Congressman Antonio Delgado (NY-19) tody to introduce H.R. 2142, a bipartisan bill that would make it easier for small businesses to comply with federal regulations.
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. Within the 13th District of Pennsylvania, the counties of Adams and Cumberland will transition into the green phase on Friday, June 12.
Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the Small Business Compete Act. This bipartisan bill aims to help certain small businesses compete for lucrative federal contracts by easing Category Management requirements implemented by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, which could give an unfair advantage to larger contractors over small companies. In particular, this legislation would aim to support small businesses in historically underutilized "HUBZones" as well as service-connected disabled Veteran-, women- and minority-owned small businesses.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), joined by Pennsylvania agriculture leaders, have called for Congress to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which would level the playing field for American farms and businesses competing at a global level in the 21st century.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on Governor Tom Wolf's announcement that six counties in the 13th Congressional District will transition into the "yellow phase" of re-opening next Friday, May 15. The counties to re-open include Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Somerset, and Westmoreland.