Congressman Matthew Cartwright

"We need to believe in ourselves, we need to invest in the great engines of our economic recovery, our infrastructure and our middle class. And so, Mr. Speaker I urge the Members, be bullish on America and repeal and replace this dangerous sequester."

Check out my Veterans' Resources page where you can learn how to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs, get education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill, get survivor benefits, get a copy of my military records, apply for a medal, award, or decoration earned while in the service and much more!

“Since the enactment of the Family and Medical Leave Act 20 years ago, it has been used more than 100 million times by workers to take unpaid leave to care for themselves, their new children and their family members without having to worry that their jobs will be gone when they return.” - Rep. Matt Cartwright

I had the pleasure of attending and speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of The Chrin Commerce Centre Route 33 Interchange. Congratulations to Charles Chrin and his Team for this project that is bringing jobs to the Lehigh Valley!

On January 31, 1940 the first Social Security checks were distributed, including one to Ida May Fuller of Ludlow, Vermont who received her first monthly retirement check for $22.54.