Press Releases

Washington, D.C. –Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) have introduced H.R. 946, the Optimizing Research Progress Hope And New (ORPHAN) Cures Act, legislation that would accelerate the development of new life-saving cures and provide hope to millions Americans affected by rare diseases.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Scott Peters (CA-50), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act. This legislation would permanently give Medicare beneficiaries access to in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services. 

Washington, D.C. – During the 119^th Congress, Representative John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) will serve as Vice-Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and as Co-Chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus, allowing Dr. Joyce to take a lead role in advancing healthcare, energy, and telecommunications policy efforts in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a staunch advocate for consumer freedom and reversal of California’s Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate, applauded President Donald J. Trump’s opposition to the outgoing Biden Administration’s waiver for California’s Electric Vehicle Mandate.

Washington, D.C. – Congressmen John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Morgan Griffith (VA-9), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) reintroduced the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act for the 119^th Congress. This legislation passed the House in the 118^th Congress by a bipartisan vote of 222-190 with 8 Democrats joining a united Republican Conference. 

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced the formation of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Caucus will focus on supporting Americans in living long, healthy, and fulfilling lives through access to affordable, high-quality foods while improving access to primary care. Senator Roger Marshall (KS) will lead the Caucus in the Senate.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) launched the Congressional Baking Caucus, a bipartisan organization dedicated to addressing the issues that face the American baking industry.

Further, the congressmen introduced a resolution to name November as National Bread Month; the text of the resolution can be found here.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) questioned former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci about his role in establishing the six-foot social distancing rule that brought devastating consequences for students and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.