Cartwright Passes FY21 Funding Bill to Invest in NEPA Jobs, Veterans, Clean Water
Washington, DC,
July 24, 2020
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) voted to pass the first fiscal year 2021 “minibus” appropriations package on the House floor. “This bill promotes public health and safety, supports our economy, protects the environment, and takes care of our servicemembers,” said Cartwright, a member of the Appropriations Committee. “It also funds Northeastern Pennsylvania priorities like rural development, keeping our waterways clean, and improving veterans’ health care. I’m proud of the work this committee has done to invest in the American people and future generations.” In total, the minibus contains four bills authorizing $259.5 billion in discretionary funding, including $104.8 billion for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs; $36.76 billion for Interior, Environment and Related Agencies; $23.98 billion for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Food and Drug Administration; and $65.87 billion for State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs. The bill funds critical programs like veteran health care and creates jobs through investments in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure. Cartwright championed provisions that will bring economic recovery and growth to Northeastern Pennsylvania. As a member of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, Cartwright fought to include:
To drive economic growth and protect the environment, Cartwright fought to include the following provisions in the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies division of the bill:
Initiatives that will boost development in Northeastern Pennsylvania in the Agriculture division of the bill include:
In addition to funds for the worldwide fight against COVID-19, Cartwright and the State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee also authorized:
A division-by-division summary can be viewed here. A bill fact sheet can be viewed here. The full bill text can be viewed here. |