Joyce, David P.
In office since
2013 · 13 yrs
Chambers served
House
Born
1957, Cleveland
Occupation
Lawyer, Politician
Education
University of Dayton · University of Dayton School of Law · West Geauga High School
Office history
- public defender 1983–1984
- public defender 1985–1988
- prosecutor 1988–2012
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–present
Contact
Capitol office
2065 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3514
202-225-5731
District office · Mentor
8500 Station St, Mentor, OH, 44060
440-352-3939
District office · Ravenna
449 S. Meridian Street, Ravenna, OH, 44266
330-357-4139
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21
Bills sponsored
this session · 112 all-time
107
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 162 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 4 all-time
383
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 383 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.3%
based on 369 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.7%
based on 369 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.4%
based on 369 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
112 billsCurrent session 21 bills
- HR 1477 Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1317 I CAN Act In Committee
- HR 1126 East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1005 Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act Passed
- HR 1006 Higher Education Accountability Tax Act In Committee
- HR 621 Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 583 BEACH Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 284 GLRI Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 285 Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5166 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 In Committee
- HR 3593 Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 In Committee
- HRES 389 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025. In Committee
- HR 2934 STATES 2.0 Act In Committee
- HR 2935 PREPARE Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 2853 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 Passed
- HR 9327 PEARL Act In Committee
- HRES 1264 Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nurses Week", to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026. In Committee
- HR 8495 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027 In Committee
- HJRES 149 Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the Army Nurse Corps, expressing gratitude for members of the Army Nurse Corps for their service to the Nation, and for other purposes. In Committee
- HR 6866 Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act In Committee
- HR 9471 SAFE Banking Act of 2026 In Committee
Historical 91 bills
- HR 8923 Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2024 Died
- HR 8773 Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2025 District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2025 Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2025 Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2025 Died
- HR 8537 East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act of 2024 Died
- HR 472 Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2023 Died
- HRES 32 Supporting the current definition of materiality in the securities laws and opposing new disclosure requirements outside the core mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Died
- HR 264 Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2023 Died
- HR 4031 GLRI Act of 2019 Signed
- HR 3275 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 Wetmore Avenue in Grand River, Ohio, as the "Lance Corporal Andy 'Ace' Nowacki Post Office". Signed
- HR 959 Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2018 Died
- HRES 419 Acknowledging the contributions of America's addiction professionals and their commitment to delivering evidence-based practice to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies. Died
- HR 664 STOP OD Act of 2017 Died
- HRES 322 Recognizing the National Association of Letter Carriers one-day food drive. Died
- HRES 323 Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection. Died
- HR 794 Ending Mandates on Head Start Educators Act Died
- HR 795 Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act of 2023 Died
- HR 1528 COPE Act of 2019 Died
- HRES 175 Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week. Died
- HR 728 Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019 Died
- HRES 81 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for State legislatures to pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reforms by 2021. Died
- HR 383 Continuing Coverage for Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019 Died
- HRES 909 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for State legislatures to pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reforms by 2020. Died
- HR 5740 Enhancing Law Enforcement Resources Act of 2018 Died
- HR 9352 To improve services for trafficking victims by establishing, in Homeland Security Investigations, the Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness to Combat Trafficking Trauma Program and the Victim Assistance Program. Died
- HRES 1492 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for State legislatures to pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reforms. Died
- HR 9340 United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022 Died
Co-sponsored
162 billsCurrent session 107 bills
- HR 9337 Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act In Committee
- HR 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250 In Committee
- HR 9211 Jewish American Security Act In Committee
- HRES 1229 Supporting the designation of April 2026 as "National Native Plant Month". In Committee
- HR 8691 Nursing is a Professional Degree Act In Committee
- HRES 1295 Expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2026, as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general. In Committee
- HRES 1314 America 250 Commemorative Flag Act. In Committee
- HRES 1320 Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace. In Committee
- HR 9083 State Emissions Authority Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 9251 School Access to Naloxone Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 45 FIND Act In Committee
- HR 392 PRECEPT Nurses Act In Committee
- HR 539 Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 703 Main Street Tax Certainty Act In Committee
- HR 644 Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 21 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Passed
- HRES 67 Recognizing the roles and the contributions of Americas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and the Nation's Armed Forces for more than 150 years and through multiple public health emergencies and beyond. In Committee
- HRES 74 Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 51st annual "National Catholic Schools Week". In Committee
- HR 987 Fair Access to Banking Act In Committee
- HR 1073 Great Lakes Gateways Network Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1229 United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025 In Committee
- HCONRES 12 Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. In Committee
- HR 1357 Susan Muffley Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1301 Death Tax Repeal Act In Committee
- HR 1371 Presidential Legacy Act In Committee
Historical 55 bills
- HJRES 98 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status". Died
- HR 1045 Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1164 Taylor Force Act Died
- HR 9177 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2022 Died
- HR 564 Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017 Died
- HR 3851 Brand USA Extension Act Died
- HR 4681 National World War II Memorial Commemorative Coin Act Died
- HR 4470 To rename the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Died
- HR 6356 MOVE Act Died
- HRES 399 Supporting the goals and ideals of International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day. Died
- HR 411 Veteran Suicide Prevention Act Died
- HR 7075 Ukrainian Independence Park Act of 2022 Died
- HR 4819 DELTA Act Signed
- HR 713 To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the eligibility for beneficiary travel for veterans seeking treatment or care for military sexual trauma in specialized outpatient or residential programs at facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 895 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023 Died
- HR 4547 Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2018 Signed
- HR 1290 First Responder Medical Device Tax Relief Act Died
- HR 5754 Patient Advocate Tracker Act Signed
- HRES 129 Calling on the Department of Defense, other appropriate elements of the Federal Government, and foreign governments to resolutely continue efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all United States personnel designated as unaccounted-for from past wars and conflicts around the world. Died
- HRES 829 Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month". Died
- HJRES 65 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard". Died
- HRES 55 Recognizing the roles and the contributions of Americas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and the Nation's Armed Forces for more than 150 years, through multiple public health emergencies, and beyond. Died
- HR 24 Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2017 Died
- HRES 798 Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. Died
- HR 5396 FISA Improvements Act of 2019 Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 1366
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 1366
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Not Voting | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 3492
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3492
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 6703
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 6703
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3616
Reliable Power Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 64
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 61
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HRES 953
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HRES 953
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Yea | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3632
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 3632
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 4371
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 4371
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 16, 2025 |
|
HRES 951
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HRES 951
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Yea | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 3187
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | December 15, 2025 |
|
S 284
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | December 15, 2025 |
|
HR 3668
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 12, 2025 |
|
HR 3668
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 12, 2025 |
|
HR 2550
Protect America's Workforce Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 432
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3898
PERMIT Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3898
PERMIT Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Nay | fail | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3383
Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3383
Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3638
Electric Supply Chain Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3628
State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 939
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Motion to Table |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 432
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Discharge |
Nay | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
S 1071
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
S 1071
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Motion to Commit |
Nay | fail | December 10, 2025 |
|
HRES 936
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HRES 936
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HR 1676
Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | December 09, 2025 |
|
S 356
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | December 09, 2025 |
|
HR 1049
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
HR 1069
PROTECT Our Kids Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
HR 1005
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HR 4305
DUMP Red Tape Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HR 2965
Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HRES 916
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1005) to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child’s public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | December 02, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Lower chamber District 14 Republican
- Lower chamber District 14 Republican
- Lower chamber District 14 Republican
- Lower chamber District 14 Republican
- Lower chamber District 14 Republican