Strengthening Social Security

Today, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act—the landmark civil-rights law protecting racial minorities from discrimination at the polls.  The Court ruled that the formula used by Congress to decide which jurisdictions are covered under the law, known as Section 4b, violates the Constitution.  Below is Rep.…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright recently introduced the Time Off to Vote Act (H.R. 2350).  The legislation would require employers to grant their workers at least two hours of paid leave to vote in federal elections.  Such a provision already exists in 24 states, and this bill would act to ensure that citizens everywhere have a voice in their government, regardless of where they…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright will take on the SNAP Challenge this Wednesday, limiting himself to $4.50 for a day’s worth of food.  This is the current average daily benefit for a recipient of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as “food stamps.”Cartwright will participate in the SNAP Challenge on Wednesday, June 19th and will keep a…

Legislation Would Defray Cost Of Renewing Or Transferring A Professional LicenseToday, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA) announced that they have introduced the Military Spouses Job Continuity Act, legislation that would help military spouses more easily re-enter the workforce by offering a tax credit to any military spouse who has to renew or transfer…

Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing on the “Options to Bring the Postal Service Back from Insolvency.” Among those testifying were Mr. Patrick Donahoe, Postmaster General and CEO, USPS and Mr. Frederic Rolando, President, The National Association of Letter Carriers. Rep. Cartwright’s statement is below:“The Postal Service…

Today Congressman Matt Cartwright introduced the bipartisan Military Family Leave Act with 25 original co-sponsors.  The bill would allow parents, children and spouses of military service members to spend time with a loved one who has received notification of impending active duty deployment.  The legislation would give certain immediate family members two weeks unpaid leave…

New Report Shows Seniors Will Pay More Out-of-Pocket for Health Coverage, Preventive Care, Prescription DrugsToday, Rep. Cartwright released a new report detailing the devastating impact of the Ryan-Republican budget on the health and economic security of seniors in Pennsylvania and across the country. Even after the American people rejected the Republican budget in the last…