Dave Joyce (OH-14)

Biography

David Patrick Joyce, born on March 17, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a dedicated public servant representing Ohio's 14th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. A lifelong Ohioan, Dave has devoted his career to family and public service. He resides in Bainbridge Township with his wife, Kelly, and they have three children: Trenton, Keighle, and Bridey.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Dayton, 1979
  • Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law, 1982

• Political Experience:

  • Public Defender in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
  • Public Defender in Geauga County, Ohio
  • Prosecuting Attorney for Geauga County, Ohio
  • U.S. Representative for Ohio's 14th Congressional District

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • Member of the House Committee on Appropriations
  • Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security
  • Member of the Subcommittee on Defense
  • Member of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
  • Member of the House Committee on Ethics

• Caucus Memberships:

  • Chair of the Republican Governance Group
  • Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus
  • Member of the Climate Solutions Caucus
  • Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Authored legislation to authorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative , securing critical funding for the environmental and economic health of the Great Lakes region.
  • Co-founded the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence in the 115th Congress.
  • Serves as Vice Chair of the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus, focusing on combating the opioid epidemic.

• Bipartisanship:

  • Recognized as one of the most bipartisan members of Congress, ranking 16th among Republicans and 31st overall in 2021.

Dave Joyce's commitment to public service, fiscal responsibility, and bipartisan collaboration underscores his dedication to the constituents of Ohio's 14th District and the nation.