The Fourth Congressional District includes parts of Mercer County, including Farrell, Hermitage, and West Middlesex. Congressman Altmire frequently visits with local residents, tours area businesses, and attends community events. Here are additional details about some of Congressman Altmire’s activities in Mercer County:

Congressman Jason Altmire and Congressman Phil English joined together to introduce the Supporting America’s Manufacturers Act. This legislation, supported by U.S. Steel, Wheatland Tube Company, and the American Iron and Steel Institute, establishes Congressional review of the president’s decisions on whether to provide temporary relief to American manufacturers whose businesses are being jeopardized by a flood of Chinese imports.. For more information, see:
Altmire, English Unveil Bill to Help Manufacturers Hurt by Trade with China.

Honoring Local Marine Sergeant Marzano
In recognition of Sgt. Michael A. Marzano’s service to the nation, Congressman Jason Altmire and Congressman Phil English authored legislation (H.R. 1594) to name the Hermitage Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in his honor. This tribute to the heroics of Sgt. Marzano was signed into law on October 14, 2008 after nearly two years of tireless work by the area’s local veterans.  For more information, see Altmire and English Announce Bill to Recognize Local Marine Sergeant 

Securing Funds For Economic Growth
Congressman Altmire and Congressman English secured $800,000 in federal funding for Hermitage for construction of a technology innovation and development center at the LindenPointe Innovative Business Campus. The technology center will help draw new businesses to LindenPointe and to Mercer County, boosting economic development and creating jobs for Mercer County residents. Funding for the project is expected to lead to 200 new jobs and $2 million in private investment.

Helping Workers Save For Retirement
On August 20, 2008, Congressman Altmire and Congressman English held a joint town hall meeting in Shenango Township to discuss retirement security. The Congressmen spoke with area residents about the Automatic IRA Act (H.R. 2167), which would help small business employees save for retirement by automatically enrolling them in an individual retirement account (IRA). Employees would have the ability to opt-out, and small business owners would get a tax credit to offset administrative costs. Congressman Altmire spoke about the importance of ensuring economic security for Pennsylvania’s working families.