American Rescue Plan: COVID-19 Relief & Resources

Something considered a means for social change is about to begin Thursday. The IRS will begin sending Child Tax Credit payments to some 36 million eligible families with children 17 or younger on Thursday. These first-ever child tax credit payments have been months in the making. As officials say many families stand to benefit,…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced that more than 6.5 million Economic Impact Payments totaling $15.2 billion have been delivered to hardworking people across Pennsylvania through the American Rescue Plan that Rep. Cartwright helped pass in March 2021. “The American Rescue Plan put money right into the pockets of hardworking Pennsylvanians to help them get by as…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Monday said now more than ever, our airports need our support as more Americans start to feel more comfortable with air travel again. “We need our airports to be well-equipped to keep travelers and staff members safe,” said Cartwright, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “AVP is essential to our local economy and welcomes passengers from throughout…

Hanover Township Manager Sam Guesto on Thursday recalled a promise U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright made at a holiday party in 2019 regarding available funding for stormwater infrastructure improvements. Guesto, chairman of the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority board, said Cartwright made good on that promise yesterday. “Merry Christmas,” Cartwright, D-Moosic, said to Guesto after he announced…

Today, U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Susan Wild (PA-07) held a video press conference to urge hardworking families in Eastern Pennsylvania to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17 deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments as soon as possible. As part of the American Rescue Plan Reps. Cartwright and Wild…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Tuesday said the region counts on local governments for essential services like police, fire, emergency response, garbage collection, street cleaning and so much more. Cartwright welcomed the U.S. Treasury Department’s launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which allocate $330 million for the counties and larger cities that comprise the…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) announced more than $50 million in emergency funding from the American Rescue Plan for colleges, universities and students in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The funding will help local institutions manage the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely. At least half of the funding each…

Cities in our area are expecting to receive millions of dollars next month from the American Rescue Plan. Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton and Williamsport all set to receive more than $17 million each in recovery funds. "It still doesn't feel real," Scranton mayor Paige Cognetti said Tuesday. "We're tremendously excited for this opportunity. It really is a game changer in our ability…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) welcomed the U.S. Treasury Department’s launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, which allocate $330 million for the counties and larger cities that comprise the Eighth Congressional District to keep public employees on payroll and maintain essential services. These funds were authorized by the American Rescue Plan…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Friday said Northeastern Pennsylvania’s independent restaurants are cornerstones of the community. “They are where we gather with friends and family and mark special occasions in our lives,” said Cartwright, D-Moosic. “I’m proud that we passed direct relief for them and the people they employ as part of the American Rescue Plan. The comeback of our restaurant…