Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Cartwright honored local small businesses as part of the 50th Annual National Small Business Week.
WASHINGTON— U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright spoke out against the Office of Management and Budget’s Circular A-76 program yesterday. The program, which has been in existence since 1966, reviewed whether government jobs should be handled by either public or private workers.
WASHINGTON— Today U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced a U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant in the amount of $131,007.00 has been awarded to the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority.
The grant is to be used to assist veterans in need with shelter and health care in a cooperative effort between HUD, local housing authorities and Veterans Affairs.
WASHINGTON— Today U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright introduced a House Resolution honoring Larry Holmes for his career and community. June 9th is the 35th anniversary of his winning the WBC World Heavyweight Title. The measure was co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (PA-15).
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Reps. Matt Cartwright (PA-17), John Conyers (MI-13), and Janice Hahn (CA-44) introduced the Access to Substance Abuse Treatment Act with 22 original co-sponsors. The legislation enhances the ability of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide access to substance abuse treatment.
WASHINGTON— Today the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is holding a hearing on “The IRS: Targeting Americans for Their Political Beliefs." Below is Rep. Cartwright’s statement:
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) introduced H.R. 2020, the bipartisan Truth-In-Tuition Act, which requires universities and colleges to provide a four-year price model for students and parents so they can plan for the ever-increasing costs of higher education.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright made the following statement today in response to reports that Internal Revenue Service singled out groups seeking tax-exempt status based upon their political affiliation:
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright along with U.S. Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) introduced the bi-partisan Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (FMLAA) with 31 original co-sponsors.
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright testified before the House Committee on Armed Services. Below is video and text of Cartwright’s comments.