Press Releases

Dr. Joyce Sends Letters Requesting Answers Following Multiple Train Derailments in Blair County

October 26, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce sent letters to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Norfolk Southern seeking answers after at least four train derailments occurred in Blair County since February of this year.

Dr. Joyce Joins Logan Township United Fire Department to Celebrate Federal Investments in Public Safety

October 23, 2026

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LOGAN TOWNSHIP, Pa. – On October 20, 2026, Congressman John Joyce visited the Logan Township United Fire Department at their Station 18 facility to see first-hand the federal funding he fought to secure for the department and its fire crew.

Firefighters, first responders, and officials of Logan Township United Fire Department proudly showcased the significant impact of three federal grants during a special gathering at the station.

“It was an honor to stand alongside t

Issues:Congress

Dr. Joyce Announces Infrastructure Improvement Funding for James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center

October 20, 2026

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Altoona, PA – Today, Congressman Joyce issued the following statement announcing more than $375,000 will go toward facility improvement requests for the James E. Van Zandt Veterans’ Administration Medical Center.

“The James E. Van Zandt Medical Center has been treating the heroes of our nation for more than seventy years," said Congressman John Joyce, M.D. “Having served as a physician at the medical center, I understand the importance of maintaining the excellent quality of care that our veterans deserve.

Issues:Veterans

What They're Saying: Support for the Patients First Act

September 15, 2026

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health will hold a legislative hearing titled Examining Legislative Proposals to Reform Medicare Provider Payment and Bolster Health Care Cybersecurity. The hearing will examine Congressman John Joyce, M.D.’s Patients First Act of 2026 (H.R. 9693).

Issues:Health

Dr. Joyce Votes to Avoid a Government Shutdown

September 1, 2026

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D., (PA-13) joined his colleagues to proactively pass legislation to keep the government open and funded through December 11, 2026.

"Nobody wants a repeat of last year, when Democrats deliberately dragged out the government shutdown to a record-breaking 43 days, the longest in American history,” said Congressman Joyce. “Republicans refused to let that happen again. We acted early and decisively to prevent another shutdown and spare the country of its entirely avoidable consequences.

Issues:Congress

Dr. Joyce Participates in Main Street Rx Roundtable Discussion

July 30, 2026

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ALTOONA, Pa. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D., engaged in a dialogue with regional stakeholders that explored how growth in education and healthcare impacts the everyday economic life of Pennsylvania communities.

“Our communities benefit when we think about healthcare as more than just care delivery,” said Congressman Joyce. “Healthcare is also education, workforce development, research, innovation, and economic opportunity.

Dr. Joyce Welcomes Johnstown Little League Softball World Series Champions to the White House

July 20, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D., welcomed the 2025 Little League Softball World Series champions from Johnstown to the White House, where he had the honor of introducing the team to President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office.

As the team entered the Oval Office, Congressman Joyce introduced the champions to the President, saying, "Mr. President, may I present the World Series Softball Championship Team from Johnstown, Pennsylvania?"

Drs. Joyce, Murphy, and Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Patients First Act

July 15, 2026

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), respective chairs of the GOP and Democratic Doctors Caucuses, introduced the bipartisan Patients First Act–comprehensive Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) reform legislation.

The Patients First Act is necessary to keep patients healthy, preserve competition, and deliver affordability.

Issues:Health

Dr. Joyce, Rep. Peters Lead Bipartisan Proposal to Restore Clarity to the 340B Program

July 6, 2026

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced H.R.

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Dr. Joyce Announces Expanded Relief to PA-13 Counties Impacted by April Freeze

July 1, 2026

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), based on crop loss assessment reports, determined that each county in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District impacted by April's devastating freeze qualifies for federal disaster assistance: