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As a doctor who practiced medicine in Pennsylvania for over 25 years, Dr. Joyce came to Congress to improve Pennsylvanians' access to quality and affordable health care. From protecting Medicare and investing in American medical innovation to combating the drug crisis and strengthening the pipeline of doctors entering our community through his Homegrown Health Care Initiative, Dr. Joyce is fighting every day to make our health care system work better for American patients.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) presented Ray and Deb Cullen of Shippensburg with an official copy of the final legislative text of the HALT Fentanyl Act, signed into law by President Trump on July 16, 2025.
Ray and Deb Cullen are tireless advocates who have been fighting the fentanyl crisis since the tragic loss of their son Zachary to fentanyl poisoning. The Cullens have testified twice before Congress on the dangers of illicit fentanyl.
Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Representative Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act. This legislation would create a student loan repayment program for specialty physicians who practice in rural areas.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-8), introduced legislation to allow clinician-led clinical data registries access to Medicare claims data. This bipartisan legislation will enable researchers to collect needed data to improve patient outcomes and care.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after supporting the passage of landmark legislation to secure our border, unleash domestic energy production, strengthen Medicaid, and prevent the largest tax hike in American history.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the four Co-Chairs of the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act to streamline the FDA review process of the effectiveness and safety of new ingredients for nonprescription sunscreens.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced H.R. 2936, the Addressing Boarding and Crowding in the Emergency Department (ABC-ED) Act, legislation that would relieve overburdened emergency departments by improving the efficiency and delivery of emergency care.
Washington, D.C. –Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) have introduced H.R. 946, the Optimizing Research Progress Hope And New (ORPHAN) Cures Act, legislation that would accelerate the development of new life-saving cures and provide hope to millions Americans affected by rare diseases.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Scott Peters (CA-50), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act. This legislation would permanently give Medicare beneficiaries access to in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), joined a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic hearing to address critical errors made by Public Health officials in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic.