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Cartwright Named to Powerful House Appropriations Panel
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Democratic Caucus has elected him to serve on the House Committee on Appropriations, the panel is considered one of the most powerful committees in Congress. -
Lead Poison Testing Resources
Click the link below to access contact information for water testing labs in the following counties: Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill. -
Rep. Cartwright: Time for House Republicans to Face the Facts on Climate Crisis
In the face of rising asthma rates, record droughts and surging oceans there can be no question: the climate crisis threatens the health of our communities, the strength of our economy, and the security of our nation. The urgency of climate change has brought together leaders from 195 nations for a historic summit in Paris to protect the air we breathe and ensure we leave a safe future for our children. -
Reps. Cartwright, Scott, Senator Casey Introduce Sweeping Reforms to Black Lung Benefits Program
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright proposed sweeping reforms to the federal program that provides benefits to coal miners suffering from black lung disease. To help level the playing field for miners battling this debilitating, potentially fatal disease, the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act of 2015 was introduced by Cartwright and Senator Bob Casey. -
Cartwright Re-Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Government Preparedness for Extreme Weather Incidents
U.S. Reps. Matt Cartwright and Leonard Lance introduced the bipartisan Preparedness and Risk management for Extreme weather Patterns Assuring Resilience and Effectiveness Act, a commonsense bill that will enhance the federal government’s ability to plan and prepare for the risks associated with extreme weather incidents.
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Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a total of $850,569 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds to fire companies throughout Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District during the month of August.
Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a total of $142,192 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds to fire companies throughout Pennsylvania’s 17th Congressional District during the month of July.
Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced that a grant worth $96,753 has been awarded to The Wright Center through the Ryan White Title III HIV Capacity Development and Planning Program. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funds will be used for HIV treatment capacity planning and development.
Easton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that a grant in the amount of $420,226 has been awarded to the Nurture Nature Center in Easton through NASA’s Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums, and NASA Visitor Centers Plus Other Opportunities (CP4SMPVC+).
Rep. Cartwright Announces $350,000 in DOJ Funds for Domestic Violence Service Center in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that a grant in the amount of $350,000 has been awarded to the Domestic Violence Service Center (DVSC) in Wilkes-Barre through the Transitional Housing Grant Assistance Program from the Department of Justice (DOJ).