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Meet Matt Cartwright

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District and was first sworn into Congress on January 3, 2013. In Congress, Matt is committed to working across the aisle to advocate for working families. Matt’s priorities include strengthening the middle class, creating jobs, ensuring quality health care, protecting seniors, and supporting veterans and military families. Matt has introduced over 150 bipartisan bills, more than any other House Democrat during his time in office.

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Lackawanna County
Parts-of Luzerne County
Pike County
Wayne County
Parts of Monroe County
Lackawanna County
Parts of Luzerne County
Pike County
Wayne County
Parts of Monroe County

About The District

The 8th Congressional District of Pennsylvania includes all of Lackawanna, Pike, Wayne, and parts of Luzerne and Monroe Counties. It is characterized by a diverse demographic composition, blending both urban and rural areas. The population of the district is equally unique, with a range of ethnic and racial backgrounds represented.

Passenger Rail Updates

Casey, Cartwright Secure Funding to Begin Construction on Scranton to New York Rail Line

Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8) announced $8,958,919 in federal funding to begin construction to bring back Amtrak...Read more

Bob Casey and Matt Cartwright revive Scranton’s rail service to New York City

Residents living in Northeastern Pennsylvania are one step closer to having a passenger rail connection to New York City. Sen Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania), along with...Read more

'Not study money': Scranton-NYC Amtrak project gets $9 million for construction work

The effort to restore passenger rail between Scranton and New York City has received $9 million toward construction, officials announced Tuesday. “This money is not study...Read more

Back on Track: Scranton may finally see the return of a passenger rail line to NYC

It’s been more than 50 years since passenger trains ferried travelers from Scranton to New York City, and many in Northeast Pennsylvania had given up hope that a rail line...Read more

Electric school buses, green tech in focus at LCCC conference

Funding for electric buses is just one benefit arising from the bipartisan infrastructure law promoted by the Biden Administration, Cartwright said. One of his signature...Read more

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