Press Releases
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.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (VAMC) today hosted a kick off event for the Homegrown Health Care Initiative, including a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new dormitory facility that will serve students participating in the program.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on Governor Tom Wolf's announcement that six counties in the 13th Congressional District will transition into the "yellow phase" of re-opening next Friday, May 15. The counties to re-open include Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Fulton, Somerset, and Westmoreland.
Altoona, 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. Within the 13th District of Pennsylvania, the counties of Adams and Cumberland will transition into the green phase on Friday, June 12.
Altoona, PA Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today participated in a special event with former Steeler Rocky Bleier and local lawmakers to recognize the service and sacrifice of Blair County's Vietnam veterans.
Congressman Joyce co-hosted this afternoon's Vietnam War Period Commemoration Pinning Ceremony alongside Pennsylvania State Senator Judy Ward (SD-30), State Representative Jim Gregory (HD-80), and State Representative Lou Schmitt (HD-79).
Altoona, PA Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released a video message emphasizing Americans' unity around our shared values and ideals.
Full Remarks:
Hello, I'm Congressman John Joyce.