Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the following statement on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States:  “Congratulations to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her elevation to our nation’s highest court and for securing her place in United States’ history. Yesterday was a day of great pride in America, and I celebrate…

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) and David McKinley (R-WV-01) introduced the Safeguarding Treatment for the Restoration of Ecosystems from Abandoned Mines (STREAM) Act with Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Mike Braun (R-IN). Acid mine drainage (AMD)—the release of highly acidic water from abandoned mines— is one of the largest sources of water…

Scranton, PA –U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today was joined by local partners and Protect Our Care Pennsylvania to celebrate the twelve-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and to continue discussions on lowering prescription drug costs. The Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law on March 23, 2010, has lowered costs and expanded access to care nationwide.…

Wayne County, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that the South Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority will receive a Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant of $14,879,000 to upgrade their wastewater treatment plant for their public sewer system. “Upgrading our aging infrastructure is a top priority and an important part of how we bolster opportunity and…

Eighth Congressional District, Pennsylvania – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced $4,183,159.47 from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). The schools and libraries in PA-08 that have received funding include: Abington Heights School District …

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) yesterday voted to pass a fiscal year 2022 appropriations package. The defense portion of the legislation passed on a 361-69 vote, while the domestic spending portion passed on a 260-171 vote. In addition to strong funding for infrastructure, job training, education, veterans’ health care and more, the package includes $19.6 million in direct…

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the following statement on the boycott of Russian oil:  “I support the Administration’s decision to ban Russian oil. This will place a severe economic loss on the Russian government and hold Russia accountable by further isolating it from the world and leaving it weakened in every way.  Russia’s…

Today, U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08), Gregory Murphy, M.D. (R-NC-03) and David Price (D-NC-04) announced the House passage of legislation to ensure servicemembers and their families can receive justice for their exposure to toxic chemicals in drinking water at Camp Lejeune. Over a 30-year period spanning the 1950s through the 1980s, thousands of Marines, their…

Congressman Matt Cartwright announced today that his virtual State of the Union Guest for Tuesday’s presidential joint session address will be Master Sergeant (Ret.) Charles Hamberger of Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Hamberger joined the Army in 1963 and served in Korea as an air observer, and then in the air cavalry in Vietnam in an exploratory division. He fought in the Battle of Ia…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the following statement on Russia’s attack on Ukraine:  “Putin’s attack on Ukraine is unjustified and will bring catastrophic loss and suffering. I stand with the people of Ukraine in condemning this act and will join my colleagues in responding in a swift and strong manner. We will hold Russia accountable.”