The Online Office of Congressman Jason Altmire

Congressman Altmire spoke at the Conway Veterans Memorial Dedication on Veterans Day.

Congressman Altmire speaks at the United Steelworkers of America Rapid Response Conference Rally on Capitol Hill.

Congressman Altmire, SSG Eric Grenesco of Shaler and Rep. Artur Davis (AL) discuss the Reservists Access to Justice Act (H.R. 3393), legislation introduced to protect the jobs of Reservists and National Guard troops.

Congressman Altmire read "K is for Keystone" to the 4th grade class at Peebles Elementary School in McCandless.

Congressman Altmire attended the groundbreaking of the construction project to renovate and expand emergency care at the Alle-Kiski Medical Center.

Congressman Altmire takes a tour of the Printing Industries of America in Sewickley, PA.

Congressman Altmire with Don Ryan, creator of the Allegheny Township Iraq War Memorial.

Congressman Altmire presented Private First Class William Evans with the Purple Heart for his heroic efforts during World War II and has recommended Mr. Evans for the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's top military award.

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Altmire Votes to Provide Millions of American Children With Health Insurance

(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) today voted for legislation that will provide 11 million American children with the health insurance they need and deserve.
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Altmire, Murphy Work to Help Manufacturers Hurt by Trade with China

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) and U.S. Congressman Tim Murphy (PA-18) today announced that they have introduced legislation that will help American manufacturers struggling to complete against a flood of Chinese imports.
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Altmire: Rising Unemployment Numbers Show Need for Robust, Responsible

(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) today released the following statement on the announcement that the United States’ economy lost 524,000 jobs in December, pushing the national unemployment rate to 7.2 percent.
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Altmire Fights to Stop Congressional Pay Raise

(Washington, D.C.) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) helped introduce the Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act today to prevent Members of Congress from automatically receiving a pay raise next year.
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Altmire Delivers $800,000 to Curtiss-Wright EMD to Develop Advanced Propulsion Motor for U.S. Navy

(Cheswick, PA) -- As part of his on-going efforts to keep good paying jobs in the Alle-Kiski Valley, U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) today delivered $800,000 in federal funding to Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Division (EMD) to help them develop an advanced propulsion motor for the U.S. Navy’s new electric drive ships.
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Altmire earns recognition for 100% vote attendance


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Curtiss-Wright lands Navy funds to develop new motor


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D.C. war memorial fixed

The efforts of one veteran will light the way toward respect for those who fought and died in the Korean War. Township resident Louis McAfee, a 77-year-old U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, has traveled to Washington, D.C., three times with his wife, Diana, to view the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
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Altmire educates small businesses on federal contracts

A local legislator wants to help small business owners get a piece of the federal contracting pie.
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Altmire, Casey try to help fire departments with fuel costs

U.S. Rep. Jason Altmire and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey unveiled a joint plan Wednesday to help volunteer fire departments across the country hit hard by soaring gas and diesel fuel costs.
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Altmire “Remarkably Independent” on Energy

Fox News
August 6, 2008

Congressman Altmire was interviewed by Neil Cavuto on the Fox Business Network about his support for a comprehensive energy package and call for a September vote. In the interview, Mr. Cavuto praised Congressman Altmire's efforts and referred to them as being “remarkably independent.”

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Our Region’s Business

WPXI
July 6, 2008

Congressman Altmire talks with Our Region’s Business Host Bill Flanagan about how he is working to improve public transportation in western Pennsylvania.

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Altmire discusses Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act on Fox News

Fox News
November 26, 2007

Congressman Altmire discusses the introduction of his bill, the Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act (H.R. 3793), which ensures that members of the Armed Forces who are discharged as a result of combat-related wounds receive the full compensation to which they are entitled by the Department of Defense.

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Injured Vets Not Receiving Bonuses; Rep. Altmire Wants Change

WTAE
October 22, 2007

Soldiers fought for our country, returning home wounded, but did you know those brave men and women have to give back their enlistment bonuses if they did not complete their contract with the military by the time they were wounded? Rep. Jason Altmire calls it a slap in the face, and he's doing something about it.

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Lowering Gas Prices

Congressman Altmire speaks about suspending shipments to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Click here to watch
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Economic Stimulus Package

Congressman Altmire speaks about the Economic Stimulus Package Click here to watch
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Altmire's Bills to Improve TBI Treatment and Provide Benefits for Military Families

Congressman Altmire speaks on improving TBI treatments. Click here to watch
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Children's Health Insurance Program

Congressman Altmire speaks about the Children's Health Insurance Program Click here to watch
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College Affordability and the Cost of Health Care

Congressman Altmire on College Affordability and teh Cost of Health Care Click here to watch
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