Altoona Times

During the 119th Congress, Representative John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) will assume leadership roles as Vice-Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Co-Chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus. These positions will enable Dr. Joyce to influence healthcare, energy, and telecommunications policy in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“It is an honor to serve as Vice-Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee and as Co-Chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus for the 119th Congress,” said Congressman John Joyce, M.D. “This is a great opportunity to work with Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie, and my fellow Doctors Caucus Co-Chair Greg Murphy, to increase access for my constituents to high-quality health care, affordable energy, and high-speed broadband."

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie expressed his support: “I am excited to name Congressman John Joyce the Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Dr. Joyce is a good friend, a trusted colleague, and a dedicated conservative who has shown his commitment to developing real solutions to the issues facing the American people."

Dr. Joyce will continue serving on three subcommittees within the House Energy and Commerce Committee: Health, Communications and Technology, and Environment. He remains the only member from Pennsylvania on this committee or in the GOP Doctors Caucus.

“My roles on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the GOP Doctors Caucus will allow me to better advocate for the constituents of Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District," added Congressman Joyce.

The Committee on Energy and Commerce holds broad jurisdiction over areas such as telecommunications, consumer protection, food safety, public health research, environmental quality, energy policy, among others.

The GOP Doctors Caucus comprises 16 Republican medical practitioners in Congress who focus on expanding accessibility in American healthcare by supporting rural providers and reducing administrative burdens.