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July 18, 2019 Press Release

Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today voted against  H.R. 582, legislation that will raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the measure could lead to the elimination of over 3.7 million jobs by 2025.

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July 17, 2019 Press Release
During Same Markup, 13th District Lawmaker Defends Efforts By Trump Administration To Secure Border

– During a markup on Wednesday, Congressman John Joyce’s legislation to modernize America’s security infrastructure advanced out of the House Homeland Security Committee with bipartisan support. The Emerging Transportation Security Threats Act of 2019 (H.R.

July 16, 2019 Press Release

The House of Representatives on Monday evening passed H.R.2142, Congressman John Joyce’s bipartisan bill to ease regulatory compliance burdens for small businesses. Joyce teamed up with his House Small Business Committee colleague Anthony Delgado (D- NY) to introduce the legislation.

 

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July 9, 2019 Press Release

Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today issued the following statement after it was reported on Monday evening that the Department of Homeland Security requested that the Pentagon authorize an additional 1,000 Texas National Guard troops to provide supplemental support at the southern bo

June 27, 2019 Press Release

Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) released the following statement after the House passed, H.R. 3401, a bipartisan supplemental funding bill that allocates $4.5 billion to address the crisis at the southern border:

 

June 26, 2019 Press Release
Criticizes Democrats For Letting Partisan Investigation Get In The Way Of Securing Border

Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) released the following statement after it was announced that Special counsel Robert Mueller will publicly testify in front of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees on July 17:

 

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June 24, 2019 Press Release

Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today welcomed Reagan Bush of Central High School in Martinsburg to the U.S. Capitol. Reagan is the winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition.

 

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June 20, 2019 Press Release
Will Be Included In Larger Appropriations Package To Be Voted On Next Week

Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today brought to the House floor an amendment to direct $15 million within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) budget to be used for a federal study to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).

June 20, 2019 Press Release
“Disagrees Wholeheartedly” With Governor That Crisis At Southern Border Is A “Hyperbole”

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.

 

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