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February 1, 2022

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) announced that Brian Jacob Johnson of Blair County has been offered a full appointment to the United States Naval Academy for the Class of 2026.

February 1, 2022

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives highlighting the devastating effects that President Biden’s energy policies have had on American families. Congressman Joyce’s speech comes as average home heating costs have risen more than 32% this winter, and the price of gasoline remains over 50% higher than it was in 2020.

December 22, 2021

Washington, DC Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement following the news that the Federal Drug Administration has given emergency use authorization to Pfizer's PAXLOVID medication - an oral therapeutic to help treat the symptoms of COVID-19:

December 15, 2021

Washington, DC Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) today announced that Elizabeth Nicole Pfisterer of Adams County has been offered a full appointment to the United States Military Academy for the class of 2026. Elizabeth resides in New Oxford and attends New Oxford High School.

November 30, 2021

Washington, DC Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) highlighted the deadly effects of the drug crisis on central Pennsylvania.

During a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Joyce highlighted the dramatic increase in drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District and urged Congress to fully fund the resources that law enforcement needs to prevent deadly drugs, like fentanyl, from reaching our communities.

November 29, 2021

Altoona, PA Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) spoke at the funeral service for Blair County Corrections Officer Rhonda Russell, who tragically lost her life in the line of duty on November 17, 2021.

"Right now, we pray that our county would come together to honor and remember her?not only as an officer who stood guard to protect us. But also, as a friend and a member of our community," said Congressman Joyce. "The debt that we owe her, is one that we cannot repay."

November 19, 2021

Washington, DC Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after voting against President Biden's social spending agenda, H.R. 5376.

November 16, 2021

Washington, DC Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) thanked the family of Trevor Thomas for the random acts of kindness they have generated following the tragic loss of their son in 2019 in a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

"Together, the people of Somerset County are working to keep Trevor's memory alive through their acts of service for one another," said Congressman Joyce.

November 4, 2021

Washington, DC Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement regarding President Biden's vaccine mandate issued in separate rules from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Centers for Medicare andamp; Medicaid Services this morning.

November 3, 2021

Washington, DC Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) highlighted the fatal flaws in Democrats' Infrastructure and Reconciliation packages that would make them unworkable for Pennsylvania families.

In a press conference led by Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) and Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), Congressman Joyce called attention to the burdensome taxes that American energy providers would face at a time when costs are already soaring for consumers.