Rep. Cartwright Applauds Commerce Department’s $3 Billion Investment in America’s Communities Through American Rescue Plan
Washington, D.C.,
July 22, 2021
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Jobs and the Economy
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) welcomed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) launch of “Investing in America’s Communities,” the largest DOC economic development initiative in decades that will help communities across the country recover and rebuild from the pandemic-driven economic downturn. Investing in America’s Communities is comprised of six programs to be administered through the Economic Development Administration (EDA). They will be funded by a historic $3 billion investment in the agency that Rep. Cartwright included in the American Rescue Plan he helped pass in March. Important for Northeastern Pennsylvania, EDA is making a Coal Communities Commitment, with $300 million to support these communities in their pandemic recovery and work to create new jobs and opportunities. “When we were advancing the American Rescue Plan, we knew we needed to do more to ensure that communities all across America not only recover from the pandemic but have real economic vitality. That is especially true for former coal communities like Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Rep. Cartwright. “The Investing in America’s Communities initiative is a smart bet on our workers and families that will pay huge dividends over time. I’m looking forward to getting right down to work with local leaders in my district to bring our fair share of these funds back home to help us create new jobs and opportunities.” According to DOC, the Investing in America’s Communities includes:
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