Press Releases
Feb 14, 2013
Bipartisan Group Presses for Sugar Reform
Issues: Jobs and Employment
Today, Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA) joined with a bipartisan coalition to introduce legislation to make commonsense, price-saving reforms to the U.S. sugar program.
Feb 12, 2013
Pitts’ Comments on State of the Union
Tonight, President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.
Jan 22, 2013
Pitts Rejoins Critical Energy Subcommittee
Issues: Energy and Environment
Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA) was again appointed to serve on the House Energy and Commerce Energy and Power Subcommittee this morning at the committee’s organizational meeting.
Jan 22, 2013
Pitts and Lee Lead Bipartisan Resolution Marking 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation
Today, Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA) joined Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) to introduce a resolution marking the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
Jan 15, 2013
Pitts, Pallone Re-introduce Legislation to Address National Pediatric Doctors Shortage
Issues: Health Care
Today, Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA) and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) re-introduced legislation to help address a national shortage of pediatric doctors.
Jan 7, 2013
Pitts Announces Extended Reading Office Hours
Congressman Joe Pitts (PA-16) will hold additional district office hours in Reading.
Jan 4, 2013
Pitts and Ellison Call on Iran to Release Pastor Youcef
Issues: Human Rights
Today, Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) called on the government of Iran to immediately release Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani
Dec 14, 2012
Pitts Releases Fiscal Cliff Memo
Issues: Budget and Spending
Congressman Joe Pitts (PA-16) released a new memo to constituents on the subject of the “fiscal cliff.”
Dec 12, 2012
Pitts’ Statement on Corbett Health Exchange Decision
Issues: Health Care
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett today announced that the state would not establish a state-based health insurance exchange.
Dec 12, 2012
PA Congressmen Support Corbett Decision to Forgo Health Care Exchange
Issues: Health Care
Eleven members of the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation issued the following statement today in support of Governor Corbett’s decision to not pursue a state-based insurance exchange under the President’s healthcare law.
