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andndash; Today, Reps. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN), Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD), Ralph Abraham, M.D. (R-LA), Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (R-TN), Neal Dunn, M.D. (R- FL), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Drew Ferguson, D.M.D. (R-GA) and Brad Wenstrup D.P.M. (R-OH) released the following statements after sending a letter to the Trump administration on ending surprise billing:

Representatives John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the Small Business Compete Act. This bipartisan bill aims to help certain small businesses compete for lucrative federal contracts by easing Category Management requirements implemented by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, which could give an unfair advantage to larger contractors over small companies. In particular, this legislation would aim to support small businesses in historically underutilized "HUBZones" as well as service-connected disabled Veteran-, women- and minority-owned small businesses.

Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that six students from Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District have received appointments to the U.S. Service Academies. These students have the opportunity to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY, or the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.

Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) released the following statement regarding the ongoing negotiations on border security legislation:

"The reason that the people of our district sent me to Washington is simple: they are fed up with politics as usual. The people of PA-13 are tired of kicking the can down the road when it comes to securing our border and do not understand why Democrats, who have supported physical barriers in the past, refuse to offer a single dollar for the wall.

Chambersburg, PA Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the below statement on Governor Tom Wolf's announcement that several Pennsylvania counties will proceed in the reopening process. Within the 13th District of Pennsylvania, the counties of Franklin and Huntingdon will transition into the green phase on Friday, June 19.

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.