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Cartwright Among Most Effective Democrats In Congress
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright was the fourth most effective Democrat in the House of Representatives during the 115th Congress, according to a 2019 report released by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). -
House Passes Cartwright Bill to Make Schools More Energy Efficient
The bill would make it easier for schools to take full advantage of government programs that can improve their learning environments while cutting their energy costs at the same time. -
Cartwright Elected to House Leadership Position
Congressman Matt Cartwright elected Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) by his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives. -
Congress Unanimously Passes Cartwright’s Bipartisan Bill to Protect Veterans
The bipartisan Veterans Care Financial Protection Act would direct the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to work with other federal agencies and states to develop and implement standards that protect veterans from predatory practices. The bill now heads to the President's desk.
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Mar 7, 2019
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WASHINGTON –Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced legislation on Thursday to protect American consumers by giving them greater freedom to choose where they fill drug prescriptions for their household pets.
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Mar 5, 2019
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WASHINGTON –Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Peter Welch (VT-AL) to help American schools become more energy efficient.
Mar 5, 2019
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During the 115th Congress, Cartwright was the fourth most effective Democrat in the House of Representatives, according to a CEL score that measures each member’s productivity. It was the third consecutive term in which Cartwright exceeded expectations as a lawmaker.
Feb 15, 2019
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“As a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, I’m concerned about protecting the spending power of Congress. And as an American, I’m really concerned about the constitutionality of this kind of declaration, as it threatens one of the core pillars of our republic: the separation of powers.”
Cartwright Announces FY2018 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Now Open
Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Fiscal Year 2018 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period is now open and will close on and will close on Friday, March 22, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
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Feb 14, 2019
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The Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act will develop a national strategic action plan to tackle these public health challenges, which include pulmonary and cardiovascular illnesses, food-borne diseases, and heat-related impacts. The plan would identify and support the nation’s most vulnerable communities, while enhancing long-term research into the effects of climate change on the health of everyday Americans.
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