National Security
The U.S. military is the arsenal of democracy. We must continue to rebuild our military and ensure that our troops have the resources and training they need to defend our nation at home and abroad. On the Homeland Security Committee, Dr. Joyce is working to ensure that our nation is prepared to confront any threat in the 21st century.
As a member of the China Task Force, Dr. Joyce is leading Congress' strategy to combat the growing threat of the Chinese Communist Party and equip Americans to lead in the years to come.
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Communist China Puts Our Technology and Safety At Risk Every Day
Reps. John Joyce, M.D. and Adam Kinzinger
July 31, 2020
It's been a long time coming, but more and more Americans are waking up to the threat of Chinese influence in our technology. This is a reality we must face as a nation and one we need to get a handle on before it's too late.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement on his appointment to the House Committee on Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement opposing H.Con.Res. 83, House Democrats' partisan War Powers Resolution.
"The Iranian Regime is no friend of the United States. Attempting to strip our Commander-in-Chief of the ability to protect American lives during the week of an attack on our troops is the wrong move. Congress should be standing together against Iranian threats and provocations.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) will serve as co-chair of two panels of the China Task Force, Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10) announced today. The five focus areas of the China Task Force, which were identified by the members, include National Security, Technology, Economics and Energy, Competitiveness, and Ideological Competition. The only physician on the task force, Dr. Joyce will join the Technology and Competitiveness panels.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the China Task Force, this week introduced legislation to counter the Chinese government's increasing overreach into American higher education and technology.
The Academic Institution Research Integrity Act would improve transparency in higher education by closing loopholes in existing law to ensure that adjunct non-profits, research endowments, and alumni foundations must disclose foreign gifts in the same way the main university does under the law.
Congressmen John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) and David Trone (D-MD) today introduced two bills to bolster America's national security and improve our medical infrastructure.
During today's House Homeland Security Committee hearing Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testified to Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) that additional physical barriers are necessary to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the country and combat the drug epidemic in Pennsylvania.
Watch Joyce's exchange with Nielsen HERE.
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The House Homeland Security Committee, on which Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) serves, held a hearing today regarding the ongoing situation at the southern border. During the hearing, Joyce described the urgent need to fix the loopholes in the immigration system that are perpetuating the crisis. He also questioned Department of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan about the effectiveness of the National Guard troops currently stationed at the southern border and whether bolstering the National Guard's presence at the border will help combat illegal immigration.
The House Homeland Security Committee, on which Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) serves, held a hearing today regarding the use of National Guard troops at the southern border. During the hearing, United States Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost testified to Joyce that the Pennsylvania National Guard would "certainly" help law enforcement better secure the southern border.
Somerset, PA In today's Somerset Daily American, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), who represents Shanksville in the U.S. House of Representatives, honored the 40 crew and passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93 ahead of tomorrow's 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.