Press Releases
July 15, 2026
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
July 6, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced H.R.
July 1, 2026
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:
June 30, 2026
Altoona, PA – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. released the following statement announcing the retirement of his Altoona District Office Manager, Jennifer Mearkle:
“For over twenty years, Jenny has served her south-central Pennsylvania neighbors with kindness, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help. She has been an invaluable part of my team since I came to Congress in 2019, having previously worked for the Office of Congressman Bill Shuster starting in 2005.
June 18, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) announced Leah Ritchey as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District. Leah’s artwork will hang in the U.S. Capitol along with other winners from across the country. The artwork submitted by runners-up will be displayed in Congressman Joyce’s offices across the 13th District.
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June 1, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) congratulates Franco Doydora of Juniata County on receiving an appointment to the United States Military Academy.
Issues:Congress
May 27, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) provided an update regarding ongoing efforts to secure federal assistance for Pennsylvania fruit growers impacted by the devastating freeze that struck the Commonwealth in April. A disaster declaration was issued for Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, and Perry Counties.
Issues:Economy
May 26, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the following statement after United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Adams, Franklin, Cumberland, and Perry Counties in Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District, which were impacted by the devastating freeze that struck the Commonwealth in April.
Issues:Economy
May 18, 2026
Washington, D.C. – In a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) urged the Secretary to issue a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania fruit growers impacted by unprecedented low temperatures in April.
Issues:Economy
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May 8, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) congratulates Jeremy Hajzus of Cambria County on receiving an appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Issues:Congress