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Altoona, PA – Alice and I are deeply saddened by the tragic explosion in Tyrone, Pennsylvania. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragedy and their families. During this difficult time, I am deeply grateful for the heroic work of the firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and police officers who responded to the scene to care for the injured and to protect our ... Read More »

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) condemned the growing crime crisis that has plagued American cities in recent months while condemning liberal politicians’ calls to defund our law enforcement. In a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Joyce outlined the need to properly train and equip police departments as they patrol increasingly dangerous are... Read More »

U.S. Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) last week offered an amendment to a bipartisan bill he cosponsored that would bolster the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. “The bipartisan bill before us today will take important steps towards supporting families and ensuring that children have access to lifesaving vaccines they so desperately need in their early development,” said Rep. Joyce last week in support o... Read More »

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) challenged a potential ban of all PFAS substances that would prevent secure chemical disposal and curb the innovation of safer products. In a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Dr. Joyce argued for a science-grounded, risk-based approach that identifies the most harmful chemicals and treats them as such, rather than reg... Read More »

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) advocated for securing America’s digital medical records from ransomware and other cyber-attacks. In an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing entitled “Stopping Digital Thieves: The Growing Threat of Ransomware" Dr. Joyce underscored the need to protect patients’ critical date from bad actors. “As a doct... Read More »

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13), addressed the inflation crisis that is hurting American business and harming American families. In a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Joyce condemned the reckless spending proposal put forward by President Biden and Democrats in Congress. “Instead of addressing this crisis, President Biden and liberals in con... Read More »

Washington, DC – On Thursday, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) introduced an amendment to his bill, H.R. 2347, the Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021, which would increase the accessibility of vaccines for children across the country. During an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee markup, Dr. Joyce strongly advocated for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program that h... Read More »

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13), advocated for the increased use of nuclear power facilities in a joint Subcommittee on Energy and Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In the hearing, entitled "Keeping us Safe and Secure: Oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission” Dr. Joyce highlighted the essential ro... Read More »

Washington, DC –Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) introduced an amendment in today’s Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Markup that would support community programs that are working to stop the spread of addiction and get patients on the road to recovery. H.R. 654, the Drug Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act, would enhance the ability of community drug programs to receive grants to aid in... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) today announced that he has been appointed to the Healthy Future Task Force by Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy to build consensus and find solutions to the most difficult challenges in health care. “As a doctor, I have dedicated my career to serving patients and improving Americans’ access to quality and affordable health care,” said Dr. Joyce.... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) condemned the ongoing human rights atrocities committed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). As the CCP today marks the 100th year of its rule, Dr. Joyce underscored the importance of standing with the people of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan amid a violent crackdown on their personal liberties. “We must support the Chinese people’s right to free... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today advocated for stronger network security, which can be achieved through public-private partnerships. In today’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing entitled “A Safe Wireless Future: Securing our Networks and Supply Chains,” Dr. Joyce encouraged an “all of the above” app... Read More »

Altoona, PA – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a discretionary grant to the Altoona-Blair County Airport Authority to enhance the runway. “Enhancing physical infrastructure and refurbishing the airport runway is critical to ensuring the continued success of the Altoona-Blair County Regional Airport and its benefits fo... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) recently marked National Dairy Month by honoring the hardworking Pennsylvania dairy community for their steadfast service to the American people. Dairy products, including whole milk, are nutrient-rich resources for children and families. “Dairy farmers go to work every day of the year to produce safe and healthy food for the American people. De... Read More »

Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce M.D. (PA-13) today condemned the Biden Administration’s failure to contain the rampant crisis on our nation’s southern border. “The illicit fentanyl that is made in China or elsewhere and then crosses the porous southern border winds up on our streets in Pennsylvania, spurring addiction, tearing apart families, destroying the workforce, and – worst of all – ... Read More »