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Rep. John Joyce got the COVID-19 jab. And he opposes any government-backed document to prove it. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Daniel Moore April 21, 2021 WASHINGTON — John Joyce insists he wants everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The second-term Republican congressman from Blair County, who spent more than 25 years as a dermatologist and often refers to his medical background on health care matters ... Read More »

“Improving roads, bridges, and other key infrastructure should be a commonsense, bipartisan priority. Failing infrastructure doesn’t discriminate – a broken bridge can harm Democrats just as it can harm Republicans.” Washington, DC – On the House Floor this week, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) highlighted the importance of achievable infrastructure improvements and denounced President Joe Bi... Read More »

“As a nation, we must safeguard our individual rights and prevent further government overreach into our health and privacy.” Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) today introduced the Protecting Americans’ Safety, Security, and Privacy Over Repressive Tyranny (PASSPORT) Act, which would prohibit federal funds from being used to develop, implement, support, or endorse vaccine passports. “... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) this week signed a discharge petition to force House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to allow a full House vote on H.R. 619, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Act. This commonsense legislation would ensure that all children born alive after a botched abortion attempt will be given the same medical care as any other baby. “As a doctor, my pro-life conviction is ... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) released the following statement on Democrats’ attempts to expand the U.S. Supreme Court by four seats, creating a 13-justice Supreme Court, through the Judiciary Act of 2021. “Liberals in Washington, DC are attempting to pack our nation’s highest court for the sole purpose of political gain. Court-packing is a dangerous and radical proposal that wou... Read More »

Washington, DC – In today’s Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing entitled “An Epidemic within a Pandemic: Understanding Substance Use and Misuse in America,” Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) outlined the deadly ramifications of the drug crisis in Pennsylvania communities and advocated for additional flexibility in addressing substance abuse and addiction. Dr. Joyce shared heartbr... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today joined Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) and 11 fellow members of the House GOP Doctors Caucus in urging Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden and Director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, to address the growing public health crisis at the southern border. “As Chief Medical Advisor to the ... Read More »

Washington, DC – Rep. John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA), Rep. David McKinley, P.E. (R-WV), and Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) recently introduced the Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act, which will build on and improve the successful Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. The VFC program helps ensure all children receive recommended vaccines by providing no-cost im... Read More »

“In Pennsylvania, the border crisis is also a drug crisis.” Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today led fellow Republican members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation in urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to strengthen security on the southern border and prevent illicit drugs from reaching Pennsylvania communities. Dr. Joyce was... Read More »

Somerset, PA – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement on President Biden’s travel to Pittsburgh to announce his administration’s job-killing infrastructure plan. “As Americans continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and face an escalating humanitarian and security crisis on the southern border, President Biden traveled to western Pennsylvania to brag about killing f... Read More »

Somerset, PA – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today led a roundtable conversation with the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce to discuss energy policy, the role it plays in our economy, and how to equip the industry in Pennsylvania to succeed in the 21st century. During the meeting, Dr. Joyce highlighted the importance of energy production – and specifically coal – for our local economy. As... Read More »

Dr. Joyce Joins Fox News to Highlight the GRINCH Act: “We Can’t Let the Left Cancel Us” The GRINCH Act Would Safeguard Historical Books from Cancel Culture & Push Back on Censorship Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today joined Fox News’ Dana Perino on America’s Newsroom to discuss the Guarding Readers’ Independence and Choice (GRINCH) Act, which would safeguard access to hist... Read More »

Joyce Introduces GRINCH Act to Safeguard Students, Cherished Books from Cancel Culture “Oh, the books they will ban!” Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) this week introduced the Guarding Readers’ Independence and Choice (GRINCH) Act, which would safeguard access to historical literature and combat growing threats to Americans’ First Amendment rights. “Oh, the books they will ban... Read More »

Washington, DC – In the Harrisburg Patriot-News, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) wrote about overcoming partisan divides to find common ground on creating American jobs for American workers. During a recent meeting with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and bipartisan congressional leaders, Dr. Joyce addressed the growing threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to ... Read More »

Washington, DC – During today’s Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on infrastructure policy entitled “LIFT America: Revitalizing our Nation’s Infrastructure and Economy,” Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) advocated for stronger and more reliable access to broadband in rural communities. “As the Energy and Commerce Committee considers the Democrats’ radical infrastructure legislation, I am ex... Read More »