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Altoona, PA? Today, Reps. John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Ron Kind (WI-03), Glenn ?GT' Thompson (PA-15), and Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for farmers and ranchers. The PPP was created by Congress under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in order to assist small businesses keep employees on payroll and cover other business-related expenses, helping them weather the economic damages caused by COVID-19.

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Today, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) cosponsored the Higher Education Mental Health Act of 2019, a bill that seeks to address the growing number of students in higher education with mental health concerns. The measure was introduced by Rep. David Trone (MD-06), and Reps. Susan Wild (D-PA), Donna Shalala (D-FL), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) cosponsored the bill, which is also backed by Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in the United States Senate.

The House Republican Steering Committee today selected Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) to serve on the Homeland Security and Small Business committees.

This afternoon, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) condemned Senator Bernie Sanders for his reprehensible comments praising Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, the murderous leader of a violent and oppressive regime. Alongside fellow House Republicans, Congressman Joyce requested consideration of a resolution disapproving of Senator Sanders' remarks.

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This morning, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) joined Neil Cavuto on Fox Business to discuss yesterday's vote on H.Res. 660, House Democrats' partisan impeachment inquiry resolution.

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This morning, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) joined Fox News to discuss Senate Democrats' move to block consideration of the JUSTICE Act yesterday, as well as the ongoing response to coronavirus.

Dr. Joyce on the JUSTICE Act:

Today Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) voted to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), which will have important benefits for Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District.