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PA · DISTRICT 13

John Joyce

RepublicanPennsylvaniaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 9

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (9)In office (9)

While serving · Original date not established

Improve affordable health care access in rural communities

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John Joyce supports improving access to affordable, quality health care, particularly in rural communities. The stated priority does not specify a program or policy mechanism.

Context: The election guide draws these positions from congressional-office material. It does not establish a returned campaign questionnaire or a newly made campaign promise. Original event dates remain unverified.

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Transportation & infrastructure

Expand high-speed internet access in South Central Pennsylvania

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John Joyce supports expanding high-speed internet access across South Central Pennsylvania. He identifies this as a focus of his congressional work.

Context: The proposal identifies the region but gives no implementation details. The election guide draws these positions from congressional-office material. It does not establish a returned campaign questionnaire or a newly made campaign promise. Original event dates remain unverified.

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Energy & environment Economy, taxes & work

Roll back energy regulations

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Joyce supports rolling back regulations he considers burdensome on Pennsylvania’s energy industry. He says this would help lower energy costs for American families and create family-sustaining energy jobs in the region.

Context: The statement does not identify which regulations or specify the proposed changes.

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Foreign affairs & defense

Provide troops with resources and training for national defense

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Joyce supports rebuilding the military and ensuring that troops have the resources and training needed to defend the United States at home and abroad.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Veterans Healthcare

Improve veterans’ access to VA health care and federal services

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Joyce supports improving veterans’ access to quality health care at the VA and helping them cut through federal-government red tape. The stated focus is on Pennsylvania veterans and people who have served.

Context: The statement gives no specific service changes or steps to reduce red tape.

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Protect Medicare and invest in medical innovation

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Joyce supports protecting Medicare and investing in American medical innovation as part of improving the health care system for patients.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Strengthen the pipeline of doctors in Pennsylvania

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Joyce supports strengthening the pipeline of doctors entering Pennsylvania communities through his Homegrown Health Care Initiative. He presents this as part of improving access to quality, affordable health care.

Context: The statement does not describe the initiative’s specific measures or eligibility rules.

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Public safety & firearms

Reauthorize FirstNet for first-responder broadband

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John Joyce spoke in favor of reauthorizing the First Responder Network Authority, known as FirstNet, to secure broadband for first responders. The passage identifies a bill considered by the Energy and Commerce Committee, but does not give further details about its provisions.

Context: The bill number and its specific provisions are incomplete in the supplied passage.

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Agriculture & food

Federal help for Pennsylvania fruit growers after crop freezes

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Joyce has urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania fruit growers affected by April’s severe freeze. He has also pushed for expanded federal USDA assistance and expedited support for growers in Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, and Perry Counties. The request is tied to damage from that specific freeze.

Context: The source describes requests for federal action, not a specific assistance program or eligibility rules.