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Joseph R. Pitts is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district from 1997 to 2017. During his tenure, Pitts was known for his focus on healthcare, energy, and family issues, often advocating for conservative policies. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to the Affordable Care Act and energy independence. Pitts was also involved with the Pennsylvania Family Institute, reflecting his commitment to family values and social issues.
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December 1, 2016
I thank the gentleman. As a member of the select investigative panel, I rise in support of H. Res. 933.…
— Joe Pitts
I am very pleased to congratulate and welcome my good friend, Dwight Evans, to the floor of the House. Before I served here in Congress for the last 20 years, I served in the statehouse of Pennsylvania for 24 years. In the last 8 years of…
I thank Mr. Murphy for his leadership and his persistence in getting this historic legislation to the floor. When a person struggles with mental illness, he or she may lose her job, her friends, even her family, which can make the mental…
I urge support for this bipartisan bill, H.R. 5210. I yield back the balance of my time.
I would like to offer this perfecting amendment to my colleague's amendment. This is amendment is very simple. It would merely state that, as the Federal Government spends money with regard to contracting, the administration must not run…
I have an amendment to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment to the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: In the section proposed to be added, insert before the period at the end the following: ``, except as…
Today I want to recognize Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine for being a finalist in the 2015 McGaw Prize for Excellence in Community Service. Lancaster General was the only Pennsylvania health system to be recognized for this honor…
In 2010, the National Association of Community Health Centers stated: Federally-Qualified Health Centers do not provide abortions to any of their patients, and we are not aware of any that have ever done so. Remember last year we said we…
The bill before us today takes an important step in protecting our nation's small businesses from unnecessary costs and regulatory burdens. The Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act provides for flexibility for the food service industry to…
I thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the millions of families across the country who have had their health insurance disrupted by the President's health law and in support of the millions more Americans who don't…
The most ancient Christian communities of all are in the Middle East where faith has been handed down in unbroken succession since the Apostles. It is there that terrorists are attempting to commit genocide against Christian believers. To…
I would like to reiterate the important work that the National Marrow Donor Program does for patients. Be The Match, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, has facilitated more than 68,000 marrow and cord blood transplants, which…
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