The Gist
U.S. Representative, 13th Congressional District
Photo of John Joyce
John JoyceOfficial portrait — Office of Rep. John Joyce

John Joyce

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 13th Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. representative; physician
Lives in
Blair County
Campaign website
johnjoyceforcongress.com

Republican U.S. representative for the 13th District since January 2019 and co-chair of the House GOP Doctors' Caucus. A dermatologist, he and his wife ran a medical practice in Altoona.

Report

Photo: Official portrait — Office of Rep. John Joyce

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Voted for a stopgap bill funding the federal government through Dec. 11, 2026.In office

    Dr. Joyce Votes to Avoid a Government Shutdown

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Joyce · Sep 1, 2026 · johnjoyce.house.gov

    “joined his colleagues to proactively pass legislation to keep the government open and funded through December 11, 2026.”
    Report

Public safety

  • Supports stronger border enforcement, backing for law enforcement and a strong military.

    Pennsylvania US Representative District 13 — VOTE411 Voter Guide (John Joyce)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Strengthening border enforcement, supporting law enforcement, and maintaining a strong military are essential to protect citizens and preserve stability.”
    Report

Economy & jobs

  • Calls for cutting federal spending and regulations and promoting energy independence to lower costs.

    Pennsylvania US Representative District 13 — VOTE411 Voter Guide (John Joyce)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Most pressing issues · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “Congress must support President Trump's America First agenda by reducing spending, cutting unnecessary regulations, and promoting energy independence to lower costs.”
    Report

Health & human services

  • Opposes a government-run healthcare system; favors price transparency and fewer middlemen.

    Pennsylvania US Representative District 13 — VOTE411 Voter Guide (John Joyce)

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (VOTE411) · Healthcare · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “ensure price transparency; eliminate unnecessary middlemen; and resist ideological attempts to force every American into a one-size-fits-all government-run healthcare system”
    Report

  • Introduced the bipartisan Patients First Act to overhaul how Medicare pays physicians.In office

    Drs. Joyce, Murphy, and Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Patients First Act

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Joyce · Jul 15, 2026 · johnjoyce.house.gov

    “The legislation will reform the Medicare physician fee schedule, improving seniors' access to care by strengthening the incentives for independent practice”
    Report

  • Introduced the SECURE 340B Act to tighten eligibility rules in the 340B drug discount program.In office

    Dr. Joyce, Rep. Peters Lead Bipartisan Proposal to Restore Clarity to the 340B Program

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Joyce · Jul 6, 2026 · johnjoyce.house.gov

    “seeks to close loopholes that have compromised the integrity of the program while ensuring a stable path forward”
    Report

Government & transparency

  • Co-introduced a measure to withhold pay from members of Congress during a government shutdown.In office

    Dr. Joyce Votes to Avoid a Government Shutdown

    Public statement · Office of Rep. John Joyce · Sep 1, 2026 · johnjoyce.house.gov

    “would prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation, including retroactive pay once the government has reopened, during a government shutdown.”
    Report

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John Joyce on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.

All sources (22)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.