Press Releases
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today issued the following statement after opposing H.J. Res 46, a measure that disapproves of President Trump's emergency declaration to secure the southern border:
"Two facts are abundantly clear we have a crisis at our southern border and the President has the legal authority to declare a national emergency to address it.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) yesterday was in Somerset where he spoke with members of the media about the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China. Joyce pointed out that China has been taking advantage of the United States for far too long and that President Trump's new tariffs are tools that will bring China to the negotiating table and will produce a deal that will benefit the American economy in the long run.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) will travel to Normandy, France this week as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The 13th District lawmaker will depart on Wednesday evening and will return on Sunday.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) will host a House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Agriculture, Trade, and Entrepreneurship hearing on "Harvesting the Digital Age: Connecting our Communities for a Better Future" on Monday, October 21 in Gettysburg at 1pm.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) Wednesday brought Mr. Shawn Pulford, CEO of LB Water Service in Chambersburg, before a House Committee on Small Business panel highlighting "small business heroes." In his dialogue with the committee, Pulford testified about how the 2017 tax cuts are spurring growth across Franklin County and emphasized the need for Congress to pass an infrastructure package.
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Click here to watch Pulford discuss the benefits the 2017 tax cuts have had in Franklin County.
Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) tonight released the following video statement after President Trump delivered the State of the Union address:
Watch Joyce's video statement HERE.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congressman Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) led a bipartisan letter to Congressional leadership calling for the immediate delay of the Health Insurance Tax (HIT), which would raise health care costs for families across the country. Reps. Joyce and Brindisi together garnered the support of 51 freshmen serving in the 116th Congress.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and members of the Pennsylvania Republican Delegation today urged Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) to follow the Senate's historical precedent and stand by his previous position of supporting a Senate vote on a Supreme Court nominee during a presidential election year.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3318, the Emerging Transportation Security Threats Act of 2019.
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after President Trump declared a national emergency in response to the spread of COVID-19, also called coronavirus.
"As we combat the spread of coronavirus across the country, it is important that we remain calm and at the same time take this risk seriously. Our nation is fortunate to have the best public health system in the world, and our experts are working tirelessly to protect the American people. Taking preemptive action to stop the spread of coronavirus today will save lives tomorrow.