The Fourth Congressional District includes all of Beaver County, with the exception of Frankfurt Springs Borough and Hanover Township. Congressman Altmire frequently visits with local residents, tours local businesses, and attends community events. He has held town halls and Congress on Your Corner events in Ambridge, Baden, and Beaver, to name a few. Here are additional details about some of Congressman Altmire’s activities in Beaver County:

Cutting Taxes for Beaver County Families
Congressman Altmire cut taxes for nearly 75,000 Beaver County families this year by voting for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Making Work Pay Tax Credit -- which went into effect on April 1, 2009 -- is the largest middle class tax cut in American history. With Americans struggling to make ends meet during this economic recession, this tax cut will provide tax relief to 95 percent of working families. For more information, see: Tax Cut will Boost Western Pennsylvanians’ Pay Checks Starting Tomorrow.

Improving Health Care in Beaver County
Congressman Altmire secured $333,000 in the FY 2009 federal budget to help Heritage Valley Health System in Beaver develop an electronic health records system that can be accessed by physicians at different sites. This system will allow doctors to easily access the most up-to-date information on their patients’ medical history so they can provide the best possible care.

Meeting with the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce
On April 20, 2009, Congressman Altmire met with the Beaver County Chamber of Commerce to talk about how he is working to jumpstart America’s economy and bring more good paying jobs to Beaver County. As Chairman of a House Small Business Subcommittee, Altmire has consistently worked to lower taxes and increase resources for small business owners and local entrepreneurs.

Helping the Monaca Police Department Purchase Needed Equipment
Congressman Jason Altmire secured $100,000 in federal funding to help the Monaca Police Department upgrade its equipment. This upgraded technology will make police operations more efficient and improve public safety in Beaver County.

Town Hall Meeting on Beaver County’s Transportation Needs
On February 17, 2009, Congressman Altmire held a town hall meeting with Beaver County residents to talk about local transportation needs. As Congress rewrites the Highway Reauthorization Bill this year, Congressman Altmire will play a critical role in advocating for the region’s priorities.

For more information, see: Altmire Invites Residents to Town Hall on Beaver County's Transportation Needs Next Tuesday.

Helping Beaver County Schools Through the Economic Downturn
Congressman Altmire provided 14 Beaver County school districts with an additional $16 million in federal funding by voting for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will help Beaver County schools prevent teacher lay-offs and continue to invest in important educational initiatives despite the current economic recession. For more information, see: Western Pennsylvania Schools Will Receive Much-Needed Funding in Economic Recovery Package .

Strengthening Resources for Local Law Enforcement
To help them deter crime and keep local families safe, Congressman Altmire provided six Beaver County police departments with an additional $160,000 in federal funding by voting for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This funding will help to ensure that law enforcement officials’ facing budget shortfalls during this economic recession will still have the resources they need to be effective. For more information, see: Western Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Set to Receive Funding from Economic Recovery Package.

For a list of Congressman Altmire's initiatives in Beaver County during his first term, click here.