Fiscal Responsibilty

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) joined his House colleagues in passing the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes language from his Military Spouse Job Continuity Act. The Military Spouse Job Continuity Act extends for five years a $1,000 reimbursement to military spouses who are…

Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve an agreement to prevent a rail strike that includes an additional provision to increase the number of paid sick days for rail workers. Congressman Matt Cartwright’s statement: “Workers’ rights are the pillars of a strong American middle class,…

The bill expands on the MEGABYTE Act, which was introduced by Cartwright and has reportedly spared over $450 million in U.S. tax dollars since its enactment in 2016.

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, this week introduced the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act — bipartisan legislation to increase oversight of federal government software purchases and reduce wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars. Each year, the federal government spends billions of taxpayer dollars on software purchases, renewals, and license…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic introduced the Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act, bipartisan legislation to increase oversight of federal government software purchases and reduce wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars. Each year, the federal government spends billions of taxpayer dollars on software purchases, renewals, and license…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Penn., introduced legislation to improve the efficiency of federal government software procurement and avoid unnecessary costs at the expense of American taxpayers. The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act would require federal agencies to submit their own comprehensive assessment of their software resources and…

The Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act builds on Cartwright’s MEGABYTE Act that has already saved U.S. taxpayers more than $450 million

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) released the following statement on the first day of the 2023 ACA open enrollment period. Americans must sign up by Dec. 15, 2022, to have coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2023. The open enrollment period ends Jan. 15, 2023: “Open enrollment begins today for the Affordable Care Act marketplace, and I encourage Northeast…

"This award adds to the building momentum and is a crucial step forward," Cartwright said in a statement applauding the state funding. "A large and diverse group of supporters has come together to ensure we maximize our efforts when it comes to this significant economic development opportunity and it's great to have the Pennsylvania executive branch on our side."

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, this week applauded a $3.7 million grant awarded to the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office to construct a new railroad line in the Poconos. The funding, through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), will support the purchase and installation of railroad ties along the Pocono Mainline to…