December 21, 2024
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced the formation of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Caucus will focus on supporting Americans in living long, healthy, and fulfilling lives through access to affordable, high-quality foods while improving access to primary care. Senator Roger Marshall (KS) will lead the Caucus in the Senate.
The Caucus will work closely with the incoming Trump Administration to build a stronger and healthier nation in the years ahead.
“As a doctor, I recognize that healthy foods and physical activity play an important role in every American life. Pennsylvania’s 13th Congressional District is home to farms, orchards, and dairies that provide nutritious and healthy food for the American people. I look forward to working with Congressman Smucker, Senator Marshall, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and my colleagues in the House in order to advance our shared goal to make America the healthiest country in the world,” said Congressman Joyce.
“I’ve spent my whole life in the Garden Spot of America. Pennsylvania’s 13th and 11th congressional districts are the largest agricultural communities in the Commonwealth. Through our abundant, locally grown, healthy, fresh food, I have seen the impact that diet can have on an individual’s health. In America, we have a health crisis with declining life expectancy, rising incidences of chronic diseases, and high rates of obesity. Unfortunately, too often federal policies have contributed to these alarming statistics. There is a real need to address these public health emergencies, and we must act now to pursue policies that will help Americans make more informed decisions about their health and wellness. I look forward to working with my friend and colleague Rep. John Joyce, members of the Make America Healthy Again Caucus in the House and Senate, and members of the incoming Trump administration like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to advance policies to help Americans lead healthier lives,” said Rep. Smucker.
“The chronic disease epidemic accounts for the vast majority of healthcare costs, disabilities and deaths in the United States,” said Congressman Buchanan. “I look forward to partnering with Dr. Joyce, Rep. Smucker, Sen. Marshall and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to promote healthy lifestyles and further research into the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. It’s time to Make America Healthy Again.”
Founding members of the MAHA Caucus include: Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36), Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01), Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23), Congresswoman Laurel Lee (FL-15), Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Congressman William Timmons (SC-04).
Before coming to Congress, Dr. Joyce practiced medicine for over 25 years in his hometown of Altoona, Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Temple Medical School and is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology. He completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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