Ballotpedia: John Joyce

John is originally from Altoona, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Penn State University and his medical degree from Temple University. John lives with his wife, Alice, in Altoona. They have 3 adult children. He is a member of the Cathedral in Altoona.

John established Altoona Dermatology Associates in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he has worked for over 25 years. He previously worked with the United States Navy at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia, and completed his residency in dermatology at Johns Hopkins University.  

John Joyce is a US representative for Congressional District 13. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. 

As of September 30, 2024, John Joyce’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports efforts that will help create more jobs in America for American workers.

- Supports efforts that will help create more jobs in America for American workers.

Economy

The Tribune Democrat: Joyce tells chamber candidate forum 'open southern border' impacts Pa.

Supports investments in medical innovation to combat drug addiction and increase the number of quality medical professionals.

Co-sponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act, which reclassifies fentanyl as a drug "with no currently accepted medical use combined with a high potential for abuse."

- Supports investments in medical innovation to combat drug addiction and increase the number of quality medical professionals.
- Co-sponsored the HALT Fentanyl Act, which reclassifies fentanyl as a drug "with no currently accepted medical use combined with a high potential for abuse."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Supports funding to increase American military's capacity to deal with the "threat of the Chinese Communist Party."

Supports reducing undocumented immigration at the Southern border.

- Supports funding to increase American military's capacity to deal with the "threat of the Chinese Communist Party."
- Supports reducing undocumented immigration at the Southern border.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports rolling back regulations on the energy industry to promote more energy production.

- Supports rolling back regulations on the energy industry to promote more energy production.

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John Joyce

John Joyce currently serves as the US representative for Pennsylvania Congressional District 13. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. 

Believes parents and guardians should regularly supervise their children’s online activities.

Earned his medical degree from Temple University in 1983.

The candidate's website includes a "Special Statement for Job Applicants," which outlines the candidate's commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Believes in limited sharing of personal information, only with user consent, for service provision, marketing agreements, business purposes, legal compliance, and in aggregate form without individual identification.

Supports communication with various mobile carriers, including major ones like AT&T and Verizon, and minor carriers like Alaska Communications and Appalachian Wireless.

Supports the establishment of specialized medical practices, such as dermatology, to serve local communities.

Co-sponsored HALT Fentanyl Act, which reclassifies fentanyl as a drug "with no currently accepted medical use combined with a high potential for abuse."

- Supports investments in medical innovation to combat drug addiction and increase the number of quality medical professionals.
- Co-sponsored HALT Fentanyl Act, which reclassifies fentanyl as a drug "with no currently accepted medical use combined with a high potential for abuse."

Believes there is "more work to be done" regarding voting rights and elections, and plans to continue the fight by running for re-election.

Supports federal regulations on campaign contributions, including reporting donor information to the Federal Election Commission for contributions over $200 in a year.

Received commendations from U.S. Navy Rear Admiral David B. LeStage for his work during his military service.

Believes in strong community ties and public safety, and has experience working in Blair County.

Served on the Advisory Board of the Penn State Altoona Campus, the American Cancer Society, The United Way, and the Goodman Trust.

Is a fellow in the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Dermatology.

Believes in being a "commonsense conservative" who fights to "protect your rights" and "rebuild the economy."

Said, "Any credit card information provided is only used to immediately process your donation... All purchases from the online store are considered contributions to Dr. John Joyce for Congress."

John was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Penn State University. John lives with his wife in Central Pennsylvania.

John Joyce established Altoona Dermatology Associates in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he has worked for over 25 years. He previously worked with the United States Navy at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He has served the 13th District of Pennsylvania in Congress since 2019.

John Joyce has served the 13th District of Pennsylvania since 2019.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Pennsylvania currently has 19 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Pennsylvania for at least seven years before their election. 
- US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.