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  • 1,207 Constituents
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  • 97,133 Constituents
    Responded To
  • 274,632,485 Federal Money Brought back to
    District

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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 130 bipartisan bills, more than any other House Democrat during his time in office.

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In the News

Amtrak study reveals proposed schedule, ridership for Scranton-NYC rou...

Nearly half a million people could be traveling by train between Scranton and New York City annually by 2030, according to Amtrak’s newly-released study of the proposed route. “There’s a lot to be excited about when it c...

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Mar 24
In the News

Report: Resumed rail from NEPA to NY would be profitable

A two-year Amtrak study indicates resuming rail passenger service from northeastern Pennsylvania to New York City would be a huge success. The report comes less than a week after Congressman Matt Cartwright announced Pe...

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Mar 24
In the News

Inside Access: The United States Congress

Inside the walls of the United States Capitol, members of the House and Senate work to create and send bills to the President’s desk to sign into law. But what are our elected officials doing on a day to day basis. I had...

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Mar 24
In the News

Amtrak study reveals proposed Scranton-NYC route schedule and ridershi...

The route from Scranton to New York City is highlighted on this Amtrak map. Nearly half a million people could travel by train between Scranton and New York City annually by 2030, according to Amtrak’s newly released stu...

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Mar 23
Press Releases

Rep. Cartwright Announces $259,000 to Develop and Preserve Affordable ...

Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that NeighborWorks Northeastern Pennsylvania will receive $259,000 in federal funding to develop and preserve affordable housing, revitalize and...

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