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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, a previous champion in 2021, 2023, and 2024, covered the 26.2- mile course in just over an hour.
stepping on an IED while serving in Afghanistan in 2010. He began competing in marathons in 2012 and has made eight appearances in Boston.
Mr. Speaker, I congratulate both Zach and Tesa for their achievements that reflect athletic ability, endurance, and personal strength.
Honoring McCartney's of Altoona
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.
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
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.
term health. Dairy products provide essential nutrients that support strong bones, brain function, and muscle health.
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.
Mr. Speaker, as this enters the legislative process, I urge all of my colleagues to support this commonsense reform.
Improving Medicare Advantage
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.
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.
determine that a patient needs a specific care, that care is delivered without interference from unnecessary red tape.
accountability, and ensure that Medicare Advantage works in the way that it was intended.