Press Releases
A Democratic backed ethics and campaign finance reform proposal (H.R.1) that would have legalized the use of taxpayer dollars to fund political campaigns was opposed today by Congressman John Joyce (PA-13). Joyce voted against H.R. 1, pointing out that the legislation has been criticized by advocacy groups across the political spectrum.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today announced that he will cosponsor legislation this week to repeal the 2.3 percent medical device tax before it is reinstated for the 2020 calendar year. The tax, which was first implemented in 2013 as an effort to help fund the subsidies in the Affordable Care Act, applies to the price of medical devices large and small, including anything from MRI machines to surgical gloves. Lawmakers of both parties have voted multiple times since 2015 to temporarily halt the tax due to the problems it has caused patients and providers in the healthcare industry.
Chambersburg, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the following statement applauding the new partnership between Letterkenny Army Depot and WellSpan Health to produce critical personal protective equipment (PPE) to supply our region's health care facilities during the coronavirus outbreak.
Chambersburg, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on Governor Tom Wolf's announcement that a number of Pennsylvania counties will proceed in the reopening process, including Franklin and Huntingdon Counties' transition to the yellow phase on Friday, May 29.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement outlining the need for more funding in the Paycheck Protection Program, which is slated to run out of funds before the end of the week. This program, established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, allows small businesses to apply for forgivable loans to cover payroll, employee benefits, and other key expenses, such as rent, mortgage payments, and utilities.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Program grants awarded to airports that service the 13th Congressional District of Pennsylvania.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on the importance of guarding against malicious scams during the coronavirus crisis. Bad actors are using a variety of methods, including imposter fraud, to target Americans. Recently, Instagram quickly removed a scam imposter account claiming to be Dr. Joyce.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on Governor Tom Wolf's plan to re-open a limited number of Pennsylvania counties.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement after President Trump signed H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, into law. Dr. Joyce, a member of the House Small Business Committee, was an original co-sponsor of this legislation to improve the Paycheck Protection Program and offer relief for America's small businesses.