Taking Care of Our Veterans & Military Families

Congress in recent years has expanded disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during fighting in Vietnam, but a pair of lawmakers is pushing now to make sure U.S. troops who faced the same poisons while deployed to nearby countries receive similar help. On Thursday, Pennsylvania Reps. Matt Cartwright (D) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R) introduced new legislation to…

 A program led by one local Democratic congressman is meant at showing gratitude towards our local Pennsylvania National Guard troops. "Thank you" letters, hand written on more than 200 cards, were distributed today by Congressman Matt Cartwright on Saturday. Gratitude for the Guard spearheaded by Congressman Cartwright helped these brave men feel appreciated during some very…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the following statement on the enactment of the omnibus government funding bill containing all 12 fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills. “As an appropriator, I take my job of ensuring our area gets its fair share of federal resources very seriously,” Cartwright said. “In this funding package, we have secured resources that invest in job…

During a House Appropriations Subcommittee markup on Monday evening, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) supported the advancement of the fiscal year 2021 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill to the full committee, where it will be considered on Thursday, July 9. In total, the bill provides $250.9 billion for military construction, veterans affairs and related…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright visited the Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center in downtown Scranton Friday afternoon to give four area veterans some long overdue recognition. The quartet were presented with the Korean Ambassador for Peace medal, an award jointly given by the United States and South Korean governments in recognition of U.S. servicemen who served during the Korean War. The…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) honored one veteran of World War II along with four who fought in the Korean War at an event at the Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center. Rep. Cartwright presented numerous awards to the late Robert A. Jones, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, recognizing him for a career of outstanding military service during World War II. 1Sg. Jones’s…

Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced up to $16 million in available federal funding for local organizations to help veterans and socially-disadvantaged Pennsylvanians who are looking to own and operate ranches and farms. “Farming is an important part of our regional economy that poses unique challenges, especially for…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that provisions he authored on military family health and safety were included in the House Fiscal Year 2020 Military Construction-VA appropriations bill, which was approved by the full Appropriations Committee this afternoon. The provisions address the health and safety threats in on-post military housing managed by private…

Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) unveiled a legislative package on Thursday that supports our nation’s wounded warriors by enhancing orthotics and prosthetics research and workforce. “Supporting wounded servicemembers is a key part of the promise we make to those who selflessly join our military,” said Congressman Cartwright.  “This legislation will ensure our…

 – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the addition of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Subcommittee to his House Appropriations Subcommittee lineup. Cartwright will also return as a senior member of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee and the Financial Services and General Government…