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July 25, 2025

Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Representative Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act. This legislation would create a student loan repayment program for specialty physicians who practice in rural areas. 

Issues:Health
July 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), has been appointed as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 

The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee is responsible for conducting oversight of any matter related to the jurisdiction of the full committee, which includes telecommunications, energy policy, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health and research, environmental policy, and interstate and foreign commerce. 

July 11, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-8), introduced legislation to allow clinician-led clinical data registries access to Medicare claims data. This bipartisan legislation will enable researchers to collect needed data to improve patient outcomes and care. 

Issues:Health
July 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after supporting the passage of landmark legislation to secure our border, unleash domestic energy production, strengthen Medicaid, and prevent the largest tax hike in American history. 

June 27, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (LA-04), and House Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben, welcomed Pastor Gary Dull of Altoona to open the House floor in prayer as Guest Chaplain. Pastor Dull is the pastor of Faith Baptist Church of Altoona, where he has preached the Gospel for 29 years. 

June 12, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Donald J. Trump signed H.J.Res. 88, legislation introduced by Congressman John Joyce, M.D., (PA-13) to reverse California’s electric vehicle mandate and protect consumer choice and the American auto industry.

Issues:Energy
June 4, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the four Co-Chairs of the Congressional Skin Cancer Caucus, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14), and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act to streamline the FDA review process of the effectiveness and safety of new ingredients for nonprescription sunscreens.

Issues:Health
May 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, H.J.Res. 88, introduced by Congressman John Joyce, M.D., (PA-13), passed the Senate in a bipartisan vote and now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. 

May 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) introduced H.R. 2936, the Addressing Boarding and Crowding in the Emergency Department (ABC-ED) Act, legislation that would relieve overburdened emergency departments by improving the efficiency and delivery of emergency care.

Issues:Health
May 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after the Energy and Commerce Committee advanced its reconciliation package out of Committee: