Recognizing Zach and Tesa Stinson
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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, with pride and admiration, I rise to congratulate Zach and Tesa Stinson of Chambersburg on their impressive performances in the 130th Boston Marathon.
Zach dominated the handcycle division to win his fourth Boston Marathon title, and Tesa finished her first-ever Boston Marathon.
Zach, a previous champion in 2021, 2023, and 2024, covered the 26.2- mile course in just over an hour.
A United States Marine Corps veteran, Zach lost his legs after stepping on an IED while serving in Afghanistan in 2010. He began competing in marathons in 2012 and has made eight appearances in Boston.
The day before the marathon, both Zach and Tesa threw out the ceremonial first pitches at Fenway Park.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate both Zach and Tesa for their achievements that reflect athletic ability, endurance, and personal strength. Honoring McCartney's of Altoona
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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor McCartney's of Altoona as they commemorate two milestones of success--100 years of family ownership in 2026 and 140 years of operation in 2027.
McCartney's was founded in 1887 by Thomas McCartney. In 1926, the business was purchased by John Tracey. Today, McCartney's is owned by Randy Green, who is John Tracey's great-grandson.
As workplaces adapted to changing needs over the years, the product lines at McCartney's have also expanded.
Defined by a commitment to personal service, McCartney's has cultivated a loyal customer base throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Randy Green and his entire team at McCartney's on these milestones. I express my personal gratitude for his enduring contributions to economic development as a valued family- owned business. Supporting Dairy Products
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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in favor of a bipartisan bill that I reintroduced last week known as the DAIRY PRIDE Act. This legislation will restore honesty in how we label the foods that Americans rely on every day.
As a doctor, I have seen firsthand how proper nutrition shapes long- term health. Dairy products provide essential nutrients that support strong bones, brain function, and muscle health.
Today, consumers are increasingly faced with products labeled as milk, cheese, or yogurt that do not meet the same nutritional standards.
This is not just a labeling issue. It is a public health issue. When families are misled at the grocery store, they cannot make fully informed decisions about their nutrition.
The DAIRY PRIDE Act both supports our hardworking dairy farmers and protects the American consumer.
Mr. Speaker, as this enters the legislative process, I urge all of my colleagues to support this commonsense reform. Improving Medicare Advantage
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Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act, a bipartisan, commonsense effort to strengthen a program that millions of seniors rely on.
Medicare Advantage has grown rapidly, but with that growth, serious concerns have arisen. Across our country, seniors are facing unnecessary delays, burdensome prior authorization requirements, and inappropriate denials of care.
These hurdles are harmful. They take away time from the doctor- patient relationship, and in some cases, they actually delay critical treatment.
This legislation is about ensuring that when a doctor and patient determine that a patient needs a specific care, that care is delivered without interference from unnecessary red tape.
Medicare is a promise to our seniors, and we, in Congress, have a responsibility to uphold that promise.
This legislation would protect our seniors, strengthen accountability, and ensure that Medicare Advantage works in the way that it was intended.
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