Congressman Matt Cartwright

Representing the 17th District of Pennsylvania
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Cartwright Named to Influential Steering and Policy Committee

Dec 6, 2016 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that he has been appointed to serve on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee by the House Democratic Leadership.

The committee—which includes other members of Leadership, appointed members, and regionally elected members—advises the House Democratic Leadership on policy and appoints other Democratic Members of Congress to House committees.

Cartwright Introduces Legislation to Protect Our Children from Bullying, Ensure Schools Districts Are on Notice

Sep 9, 2016 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright introduced the Bullying Redress and Verified Enforcement (BRAVE) Act, legislation that would address bullying behavior within schools.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 3 students say they have been bullied at school.  Moreover, 1 out of 10 students who drops out of school does so because of repeated bullying.

GAO, Democratic Leaders: National Climate Information System Could Better Help Officials Plan for Extreme Weather Events, Prevent Billions in Damages

Dec 8, 2015 Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) confirmed that, in the face of global climate change, more can be done in the United States to share useful climate data so that leaders at the federal, state, and local level, as well as those in the private sector, can better prepare for future extreme weather events and prevent billions of dollars in damages.

Cartwright Introduces Bipartisan Effort to Halt Exploitation of Veterans and Federal Workers

Oct 28, 2015 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright and Gerry Connolly introduced the bipartisan Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, with the support of 24 colleagues. 

The legislation aims to protect federal workers, military retirees, and postal retirees by expanding Truth in Lending Act disclosure provisions to any situation where a federal or military pension is used as consideration for an “advance.”  The bill also caps the interest rate on such an “advance” at prime plus six percent. 

GAO Releases Report on Opportunities to Improve the Management of Extreme-Weather Risks

Oct 27, 2015 Press Release
Washington, DC – In response to a request from U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a new report outlining the vulnerabilities federal agencies still face due to lack of planning for extreme weather events. This work follows up on GAO’s previous High Risk Reports of 2013 and 2015 which also identified extreme weather as a significant source of fiscal exposure to the federal government.

Rep. Cartwright and Thirty-Five Members of Congress Nominate Pope Francis for 2016 Nobel Peace Prize

Oct 6, 2015 Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright along with thirty five of his colleagues sent a letter to the Nobel Committee to nominate Pope Francis as the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. The letter, which was circulated to Members before His Holiness’ address to Congress on Thursday, September 24, highlights the Pope’s commitment to peace, his leadership in taking on the challenges facing our planet, and his courageous stand for human rights, and his pleas on behalf of refugees.

Reps. Cartwright, Scott, Senator Casey Introduce Sweeping Reforms to Black Lung Benefits Program

Sep 29, 2015 Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-17), Bobby Scott (VA-03) and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (PA) proposed sweeping reforms to the federal program that provides benefits to coal miners suffering from black lung disease.

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Legislation to Streamline Transit Procurement Process following Release of GAO Report

Sep 28, 2015 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright introduced the Transit Bus Procurement Act following the recommendations of a recently released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report requested by Rep. Cartwright.  

Buses carry more passengers than commuter rail, light rail, and ferries combined, while serving a critical role in providing paratransit services for people with disabilities. 

Rep. Cartwright Announces Support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Iran Nuclear Agreement

Sep 4, 2015 Press Release

Scranton, PA – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright released the following statement on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA):

“Of all of our nation's goals in the Middle East, I believe preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is paramount.  Failure to secure this objective would result in a regional arms race with horrendous implications and would certainly imperil our dearest ally, Israel.”

Cartwright Announces $146,290 in DHS Grants for Multiple Schuylkill County Fire Companies

Sep 2, 2015 Press Release

Pottsville, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a total of $146,290 in Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) funds to the Tuscarora Fire Company and the Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company.