“It’s outrageous that by inflating global oil prices, OPEC has chosen to financially empower Putin, further funding his criminal war against Ukraine,” said Rep. Cartwright. “As a nation, we need to reevaluate our relationship with the Saudis and remind them who the superpower is.”
Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and U.S. Representatives Dwight Evans (D-PA) sent a letter urging United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to address the ongoing mail service issues for Pennsylvanians. The letter comes on the heels of a Congressional oversight hearing on USPS service issues in the Commonwealth that took…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced over $2 million in federal funding is heading back to the region from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to combat the opioid epidemic and fight crime.
“Unfortunately, too many among us, even the youngest, have suffered trauma in the wake of the opioid epidemic,” said Rep. Cartwright. “We need to…
Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that he has successfully led the passage of H.R. 6364– his bipartisan bill to extend the use of U.S. Route 209 within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area by light commercial vehicles - through the U.S. House of Representatives by a unanimous vote late Wednesday afternoon.
Now headed to the Senate, Rep. Cartwright’s…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced $550,000 in federal funding will be awarded to Wilkes-Barre’s Domestic Violence Service Center to provide transitional housing assistance for area victims of domestic violence and their children. The funds will be disbursed by the Department of Justice Office on Violence and Against Women.
“No one should feel like…
Congressman Matt Cartwright delivered the below Floor Speech before leading the unanimous passage of his bill, H.R. 6364: The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Commercial Vehicle Exemption Act, before the U.S. House of Representatives on September 28th, 2022
Thank you for this opportunity to speak about my bill, H.R. 6364, which would extend the use of federally owned…
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) released the following statement on the four-bill public safety package passed in the House. The legislation passed today includes The Invest to Protect Act, The Mental Health Justice Act, The Break the Cycle of Violence Act and The VICTIM Act¸ which aim to make communities safer by providing support to policing and community…
Eighth Congressional District, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced $400,000 in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance’s PREP Program. The program provides hands on, technical assistance to small and medium-sized businesses and local governments in the form of business financing, export promotion…
Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) provided opening remarks to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations during a field hearing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to examine drops in the U.S. Postal Service’s mail delivery performance, recent increases in postal mail theft and crime, and whether the Postal Service is prepared to effectively receive and deliver mail-in…
Luzerne County, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced $578,000 in funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for two improvement projects in Luzerne County. The Borough of West Hazleton will receive $500,000 for improvements to Rotary Drive in the Valmont Industrial Park, and Eckley Miners’ Village and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum…
