Bethlehem, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Bethlehem Catholic High School student, John Zemanek, has been accepted to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Rep. Cartwright proudly nominated John to attend the academy where he will begin his service career.
John is a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School and the son of Kenneth and…
This week, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright introduced legislation that would enact fair wages for all workers at Tobyhanna Army Depot. H.R. 4039, the Locality Pay Equity Act, aims to solve a local labor market boundary issue that has resulted in wage computation disparity between wage scale or hourly employees and general schedule (GS) or salaried employees.
Currently, Tobyhanna Army…
Duryea, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded both a Community Facility Grant and Loan – totaling $249,300 – to Germania Hose Company.
The funds will be used to help with the purchase of a 2018 E-One Typhoon Extra Long Cab Pumper Fire Apparatus for the fire company. E-ONE’s custom equipment…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright introduced bicameral legislation that would help communities in Pennsylvania manage waste. The Trash Reduction and Sensible Handling (TRASH) Act would allow states to restrict out-of-state waste from entering its borders. This bill would also allow states to impose a community benefit fee, which can be redirected toward communities affected by…
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright, a co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Rebuilding America Task Force, wrote to President Donald Trump calling on his administration to develop a comprehensive infrastructure plan.
Rep. Cartwright urged the president to immediately develop an infrastructure plan that includes job opportunities with fair wages, skill development programs, and…
Wilkes-Barre, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced $210,000 has been awarded to the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through its Resident Opportunities and Self-Service Coordinators program. This award was part of HUD’s allocation of $2 million in grants to public housing authorities and non-profit…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright introduced a resolution to honor fallen members of the Armed Forces. This bipartisan resolution seeks to amend the House Rules to require a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat operations.
“For the many in the world to live free we must rely upon the sacrifices of…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Notre Dame High School student, Thomas Koons, has been accepted to the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, CO. Rep. Cartwright proudly nominated Thomas to attend the academy where he will be heading to begin his service career.
Thomas is a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Easton and the son of Michael and…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded a $400,000 Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant to Schuylkill County. This grant is managed by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and provides federal funds and technical assistance for the development and implementation of drug courts that integrate evidence-based substance abuse treatment,…
Tamaqua, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that Tamaqua Area High School student, Monika Shimko, has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. Rep. Cartwright proudly nominated Monika to attend the academy where she will begin her service career.
Monika is a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School and the daughter of Joe and…
