[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[House]
[Pages H3095-H3096]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING ZACH AND TESA STINSON

  (Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  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

  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

  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

  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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