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 (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.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), the top Republican on the House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship, released the following statement on farm and agricultural producers' eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans, both of which were replenished by Congress last week.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today released the following statement after opposing H.R. 3877, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019:
"As a small business owner, I understand what it's like to make the hard choices that are required in order to balance a check book. One cannot just keep borrowing money without ramifications in the private sector, and it's now time that the federal government adopt that model.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today released the following statement on H.R. 4378, which appropriates funding for the federal government through November 21, 2019 and for other purposes.
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.