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Congressman Matt Cartwright

Representing the 17th District of Pennsylvania

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Rep. Cartwright Statement Following Pope Francis’ Address to a Joint Session of Congress

Sep 24, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright released the following statement after Pope Francis’ address to a Joint Session of Congress earlier today:

Reps. Cartwright, McKinley Champion Comprehensive Bipartisan Legislation to Transform Special Education for Students with Sensory Disabilities

Sep 16, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressmen Matt Cartwright (D-PA, 17) and David McKinley (R-WV, 1) introduced the bipartisan Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act (H.R.

Rep. Cartwright Announces $1.7 Million Department of Homeland Security SAFER Grant for Scranton Fire Department

Sep 9, 2015 Press Release

Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Congressman Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $1,722,056 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant to the Scranton Fire Department.  Funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Rep. Cartwright Announces Support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Iran Nuclear Agreement

Sep 4, 2015 Press Release

Scranton, PA – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright released the following statement on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA):

Cartwright Announces $146,290 in DHS Grants for Multiple Schuylkill County Fire Companies

Sep 2, 2015 Press Release

Pottsville, 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 $146,290 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds to the Tuscarora Fire Company and the Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company.

Issues:
Local Issues

Rep. Cartwright Announces $500,000 HOME Grant Funding to the Borough of Girardville

Aug 19, 2015 Press Release

Pottsville, PA – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced today that the Borough of Girardville has been awarded a $500,000 HOME grant.

Issues:
Local Issues, Housing

U.S. Rep. Cartwright Announces $35,715 in DHS Grant Awarded to Delaware Water Gap Fire Department

Aug 19, 2015 Press Release

Easton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has the Delaware Water Gap Fire Department with an Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG).  The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Issues:
Local Issues

Rep. Cartwright Announces $22,858 DHS Grant Awarded to Minersville Fire-Rescue

Aug 19, 2015 Press Release

Pottsville, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to Minersville Fire-Rescue.  The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Issues:
Local Issues

Cartwright Announces a $434,286 DHS Grant Awarded to Six Carbon and Schuylkill County Fire Companies

Aug 19, 2015 Press Release

Pottsville, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to six fire companies throughout Carbon and Schuylkill Counties.  The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Issues:
Local Issues

Bipartisan Group of U.S. Representatives Release GAO Report on Tax Time Savings Bond Program

Aug 17, 2015 Press Release
Washington, DC – In response to a General Accountability Office (GAO) report requested by U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-17), Dan Benishek (MI-1), Sean Duffy (WI-7), Keith Ellison (MN-5), Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15), Richard Neal (MA-1), Charles Rangel (NY-13), Niki Tsongas (MA-3), and former Representative Mike Michaud (ME-2), the Treasury Department has agreed to fully consider the costs and benefits of keeping traditional paper U.S. Savings bonds available at tax time at least until it changes its internet sales system.