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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.

October 21, 2021

Washington, DC Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) introduced legislation to safeguard biomedical research conducted or funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH).

October 20, 2021

Washington, DC Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) condemned the recent kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Among the hostages are Americans with close ties to central Pennsylvania. In a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Joyce called attention to the kidnappings and called for their immediate release.

"This weekend, 17 Christian missionaries were taken hostage in Haiti. These men and women went because they felt called to serve," said Dr. Joyce. "Now is the time to bring Americans, safely home."

September 28, 2021

Washington, DC Last night, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) lead the members of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) in a special order highlighting the Biden Administration's failure to address our nation's energy needs.

The special order covered a wide range of topics including the need for the United States to adopt an "All of the Above" approach to the energy industry and prioritize American energy independence.

September 27, 2021

Washington, DC Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) warned that the Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending package would cause significant harm to working American families.

In a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Joyce highlighted the dramatically increased tax burden this legislation would place on middle class families.

September 23, 2021

Washington, DC Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) called for all members of Congress to stand with our servicemembers and pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Yesterday, in a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Joyce highlighted the essential need to pass this legislation to fund our military that includes key proposals that support our servicemembers.