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Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) joined 199 fellow House Republicans to urge Congressional Democrats, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, to preserve the Hyde Amendment. Since 1976, this long-supported amendment has prohibited taxpayer dollars from funding abortion procedures. “As the Biden-Harris Administration begins with full Democ... Read More »

Somerset, PA – In the Somerset Daily American, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) recently reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to protect all human life. In the face of President Joe Biden’s radical pro-abortion agenda, Dr. Joyce supports a strong legislative campaign to defend the sanctity of life, including the preservation of long-standing Hyde Amendment protections and safeguards that preve... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s inaugural spree of partisan actions, including hyper-partisan measures to block the Keystone XL pipeline, re-enter the Paris Climate Accord, and rejoin the World Health Organization. “After his breathless calls for unity, President Biden’s actions speak louder than words. In the first ho... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. “As each new president takes office, the inauguration is a testament to our nation’s enduring commitment to the peaceful transition of power – a hallmark of American democracy. Despite the challenges that we are facing, there is more th... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) this week was appointed to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It is the oldest continuous standing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and has the broadest jurisdiction of any authorizing committee. “It is an honor to join the historic Energy and Commerce Committee and help to shape policy solutions for the 21st cen... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after opposing H.Res. 24, the Article of Impeachment. “Rushing through the impeachment process and bypassing regular order is a disservice to the U.S. Constitution and to our democracy. Like every American, President Trump is entitled both to due process and to equal justice under the law. Despite our diverse po... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the House Small Business Committee, released the following statement after the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Treasury announced that the Paycheck Protection Program will reopen for new borrowers and eligible small businesses, as authorized by the COVID-19 relief legislation recently signed into law. Starting on M... Read More »

Washington, DC – During the certification of the Electoral College in a Joint Session of Congress, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) spoke in support of the objection to the certification of Pennsylvania’s electors. In Pennsylvania, unconstitutional acts unduly affected the 2020 presidential election and spurred distrust in the Commonwealth’s electoral system. On the House Floor, Congressman Jo... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement today after he sworn in as a Member of the 117th Congress. “It is my honor to continue serving the hardworking people of Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District as we begin the 117th Congress. Now more than ever, our nation is facing unprecedented challenges that require commonsense and conservative solutions... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that he will object to the Electoral College certification process on Wednesday, January 6. “American democracy is possible only as long as the American people have faith in government ‘of, by, and for the people.’ We cannot have truly free and fair elections unless American voters have confidence in the results. In Pennsylvania... Read More »

Altoona, PA – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center in Altoona, PA will receive doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine this week. The Moderna vaccine received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday evening. The Va... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives advanced the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which includes COVID-19 relief for American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses. “The U.S. Constitution clearly states that Congress is entrusted with ‘providing for the common defense’ ... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) received the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer/BioNTech, which was granted emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 11. “As a doctor, I want to lead by example. While I would never ask Americans to place blind trust in the U.S. government, I have faith in American exceptionalism and innovation –... Read More »

Altoona, PA – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that 28 students from Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District have received nominations for the U.S. Service Academies. These students, if they receive an appointment directly from an academy, will have the opportunity to attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, the U.S.... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) this week provided an update on COVID-19 vaccine progress and encouraged Americans to stay the course in our shared fight against this virus. Watch his full remarks. Madam Speaker, this week Americans witnessed a remarkable achievement. Less than a year after the novel coronavirus reached our shores, the first doses of a safe and effective vacc... Read More »