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John Patrick Joyce is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Joyce has focused on issues such as healthcare, agriculture, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He has been active in advocating for policies that support rural communities and small businesses in Pennsylvania. Joyce previously worked as a physician and has emphasized the importance of healthcare access in his legislative efforts.
I rise to recognize the Blair County Conservation District for 60 years of service as an advocate for natural resources and the county's agricultural community. Established in 1966, the Conservation District focuses on the protection and…
I rise to recognize Jim Meek for 50 years of dedicated service as a volunteer with the Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue Company in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania. Over the years, Chief Meek has served the fire department in multiple active…
I rise today to recognize Brechbill & Helman Construction Company of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, for 60 years of success as an industry leader. Founded in 1966 by Darrell Brechbill and John Helman, the company originated with three…
I rise to honor former Saxton Fire Chief Mark Taylor, who stepped down from his position in November, after 40 years of dedicated service. During the Saxton Volunteer Fire Company's recent annual banquet, Chief Taylor was presented with an…
I rise to honor the Snider family of Bedford County, Pennsylvania, on the selection of their operation as a recipient of the National Beef Quality Assurance Award. Singing Brook Farm is a third-generation farm currently managed by Ross…
I rise today to recognize Michael Clark for being selected as the Outstanding Agriculture Education Teacher of the Year. This is one of the highest honors for his profession. Michael is an agriculture teacher at the Greenwood High School…
I rise today to honor George Lake of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, as the first recipient of the Pennsylvania Veteran Ag Entrepreneurship Award. After completing his service in the U.S. Marine Corps, George took the responsibility of…
I rise today to honor Gary Paul, who has concluded three decades of public service as a Richland Township supervisor in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Gary Paul, throughout his 30-year tenure, has worked tirelessly as a Geistown borough…
I rise today to honor the Huntingdon Area School District on its selection as a Great Pennsylvania School. Bestowed by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, this designation recognizes school districts across Pennsylvania for…
I rise today to honor the Franklin County Board of Commissioners and Franklin County Agricultural Land Preservation Board for their joint efforts over the years that have preserved 20,000 acres of farmland. The recent preservation reflects…
I rise today to commend President Trump on his announcement of $12 billion in farmer bridge payments for American farmers. The establishment of the Farmer Bridge Assistance program provides critical relief to crop farmers across the United…
I rise to recognize Alexis Casner of McVeytown, Pennsylvania, who was recently awarded the prestigious American FFA degree by the National Future Farmers of America. Every year, less than 1 percent of all FFA members are presented with…
I rise today to honor Mayor Deborah Bargo of Lewistown, Pennsylvania, for her dedicated public service as the mayor of Lewistown since 2007. Beyond her leadership roles in borough government, Mayor Bargo has served as a member of the board…
I rise today to honor the Partsch Farm in Conemaugh Township of Cambria County for receiving the designation of a Century Farm from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Cecilia Partsch's grandfather, Frank, purchased the farm in…
I rise today to honor the Metz family of Perry County, Pennsylvania, for receiving the designation of bicentennial farm from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. A bicentennial farm is a farm that has been owned by the same family…
Our Active-Duty servicemembers and our veterans have given so much to our Nation to ensure that we remain safe and free. It is now our duty to support them. This critical piece of legislation fully funds veterans' benefits, healthcare, and…
Since President Trump was sworn into office, the daily number of border crossings has plummeted to record lows. Currently, our Border Patrol agents are making fewer than 50 arrests per day at the U.S.-Mexico border. Under President Biden…
At the beginning of this term, President Trump announced an aggressive artificial intelligence plan to keep the U.S. competitive with China. Just 3 months later, we are already seeing this plan in action through the investment of billions…
Last week I introduced legislation to reverse the out-of-touch California EV mandate that the Biden administration approved with one foot already out the door. This de facto ban on internal combustion engines not only stifles innovation…
During the last 5 months of President Biden's term, he imposed more than 1,500 regulations on the American people. Our policies should be focused on fostering economic growth for small businesses, not weighing them down with more…
Throughout the last years, the Biden administration waged war on our domestic energy sector, raising prices for each and every American. This week, House Republicans will vote on the Protecting American Energy Production Act to ensure that…
Thousands of pro-life advocates will be coming to Washington for the annual March for Life this week. Like these fierce advocates, I firmly believe that all life is worth protecting. This week, I was proud to be an original cosponsor of…
President Trump has laid out a vision for our Nation over the past few months, from the campaign trail to his first day back in office, a vision that he took action on immediately after being sworn in by signing numerous executive orders…
After the inauguration, President Trump shared his plans for the American people. During his speech, the President made it clear that the days of a weak America are over, and now, we will return to being that shining city on a hill. The…
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