Somerset, PA – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has awarded $6 million to the ongoing Route 219 project. This funding will be used to create planning and engineering documents, the first step in the effort to complete the final 5.5 miles of Rte. 219. “The completion of Route 219 will advance economic opportunities in our region... Read more »
Harrisburg, PA – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and the Republican members of the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation today called upon Governor Tom Wolf and his administration to follow the law and ensure that Pennsylvanians have a free, fair, and legitimate election. “The citizens of the Commonwealth do not just expect free and fair elections, they deserve free and fair elections,” they ... Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) today joined Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) and 37 fellow Members of Congress to urge U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr to exercise the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) oversight over elections to ensure that the 2020 presidential election is legitimate and transparent. “In Pennsylvania and around the country, we must ensure that this electi... Read more »
Washington, DC – Following the release of alarming new drug overdose data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) urged Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to prioritize the needs of Pennsylvanians in recovery as his administration continues its COVID-19 mitigation policies and to make addiction resources available and accessible during the pandem... Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court. “Justice Amy Coney Barrett is an exceptional and supremely-qualified jurist who has proven before the American people that she will uphold the U.S. Constitution and interpret the law as it is written. I thank Justice Barr... Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) this week joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy and fellow members of the China Task Force to introduce legislation to counter the growing threats of the Chinese Communist government and secure America’s leadership for the 21st century. The China Task Force Act would require Congress to enact a comprehensive legislative response to the ... Read more »
Washington, DC – Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the House Small Business Committee, tonight voted NO on the Democrats’ radical so-called “Heroes 2.0” coronavirus relief legislation. “As American families, workers, schools, and small businesses are struggling during the coronavirus crisis, Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats would rather score cheap political points with their radic... Read more »
Washington, DC – Today Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and his fellow members of the China Task Force released their final report outlining the Chinese Communist Party’s threats to our nation and offering more than 400 solutions to bolster America’s national security. On the China Task Force, Dr. Joyce has served as co-chair of the Technology and Competitiveness committees. As the only physic... Read more »
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett for the U.S. Supreme Court. “Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a qualified jurist and principled originalist who has a proven record of upholding the U.S. Constitution. The role of the U.S. Supreme Court is not to legislate, but rather to interpret the law... Read more »
Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the House Small Business Committee, this week highlighted his support for small businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Though the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program assistance has passed, nearly $138 billion in funding remains unspent. Today, Dr. Joyce signed a discharge petition to force a vote on H.R. 8265, which wou... Read more »
