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

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:

“Since May, I have been working closely with the USDA to ensure that every remaining impacted county received the same disaster declaration and the federal assistance that comes with it,” said Congressman Joyce. “I am grateful that, following our conversation yesterday, Secretary Rollins and the USDA expanded the Secretarial Disaster Declaration to the remaining eligible counties in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District. With today's announcement, every eligible county impacted by April's devastating freeze in our district now has access to this critical federal assistance.

“Our fruit growers are the backbone of many of our rural communities, and the economic impact of these devastating crop losses cannot be overstated. I appreciate Secretary Rollins for recognizing the urgency of this issue and taking action to support the families and businesses that depend on a successful harvest. I will continue working with federal partners to ensure our communities have the resources they need to recover.”