Press Releases

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 passenger rail service between Scranton, PA and New York, NY. The award will kick off long needed railway rehabilitation and track improvements to begin the process to restore service between the communities via the…

Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08), announced that the project to reopen Route 611 is nearing completion, with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials reporting the highway will be open to traffic on November 4th. "The long-awaited reopening of Route 611 is a perfect example of local, state and federal agencies and elected officials working together for the…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2 million in federal funding to support 20 northeastern Pennsylvania firefighters and first responders through its Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency…

“I’m proud to reintroduce this legislation in Bill’s honor. The carried interest loophole is yet another way special interests have rigged the system to their advantage, at the expense of everyday taxpayers. Wealthy fund managers shouldn’t pay less taxes than hard working Americans,” said Congressman Cartwright.

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Ranking Member of the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that, of 309 House Members who have received Department of Justice COPS or Byrne or Community Project Funding (CPFs) over FY22, FY23, and FY24, he has brought the 4th highest dollar amount back to his congressional district, with…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced a $730,000 award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will go towards expanding Luzerne County’s Juvenile Wellness Court. The federal funds from the DOJ’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention will help expedite mental health and drug and alcohol services…

Cartwright, as Chairman of the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Subcommittee, successfully fought to expand overall funding for Violence Against Women programs in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, and as Ranking Member of CJS in fiscal year 2024.

“This grant is a significant step forward for our Township and Police Department,” said Chief Will Clark, Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department. “It allows us to enhance our police force without placing additional financial strain on our residents. We are committed to ensuring that Wilkes-Barre Township remains a safe and welcoming place for all. We would like to thank Congressman Cartwright for assisting us in making application for this vital source of much needed funding.”

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) reintroduced the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use (WATER Use) Act to encourage water conservation and provide federal funding to help consumers upgrade to water-efficient products and help them save money. “Conserving our precious drinking water supply is critical to Americans’ wellbeing,” said Rep. Cartwright. “By…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced that work to reopen Route 611 will begin Wednesday after the National Park Service approved the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) special use permit application this week.   PennDOT officials said they expect it will take roughly eight to ten weeks to complete the project and get traffic flowing. The approved…