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 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.
SOMERSET, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today welcomed Vice President Mike Pence to Somerset for a visit to Guy Chemical Company and a speech on America's economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) Wednesday brought Mr. Shawn Pulford, CEO of LB Water Service in Chambersburg, before a House Committee on Small Business panel highlighting "small business heroes." In his dialogue with the committee, Pulford testified about how the 2017 tax cuts are spurring growth across Franklin County and emphasized the need for Congress to pass an infrastructure package.
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Click here to watch Pulford discuss the benefits the 2017 tax cuts have had in Franklin County.
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.