Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has granted a total of more than $23 million to Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District through multiple programs to address issues of affordable housing. The funds are divided among several local housing authorities, as well as city- and county-level governments throug... Read more »

This week, U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Ted Yoho (R-FL-03) introduced the Nutrition Education Act to address childhood obesity by ensuring students are learning how to maintain a healthy, balanced diet at school. “Nearly one in three children in America is overweight or obese. This is not only a public health issue, it’s an economic issue: childhood obesity alone costs an estim... Read more »

I know that health care is on a lot of people's minds, and it's on mine too -- especially as Washington Republicans continue to threaten access to care for the people who need it most, like our seniors, the disabled, children and people with pre-existing conditions. I want you to know that I will continue to stand opposed to efforts to undercut Medicare, Medicaid, and the Patient Protection and Af... Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) introduced the Transit Bus Procurement Act to make it easier and more cost-effective for small local public transit operators to purchase new buses through the federal General Services Administration (GSA). “Buses are often the only form of public transportation for people in small towns. They’re also vital to connecting people to jobs and senior ... Read more »

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) has joined his colleagues in the Pennsylvania Democratic Congressional delegation in an effort to prevent cuts to the Medicaid program, which has helped millions of Pennsylvanians access affordable health care. In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Rep. Cartwright and his colleagues advocated for the nearly 3,000,000 Pennsylva... Read more »

Yesterday evening, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) voted to pass H.R. 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, in the U.S. House, bold legislation to strengthen workers’ collective bargaining rights. “The right to collectively bargain is a time-honored tradition in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but this tradition has been under attack,” said Rep. Cartwright. “For decades, lar... Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that Scranton Lackawanna Head Start received $8,777,315 in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). These funds are used for the continuation of comprehensive, high quality, early childhood education for children in Lackawanna County. “The Head Start programs help ensure children in disadvantaged families ... Read more »

Today, U.S. Representatives Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Hal Rogers (KY-05) introduced the Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies (THRIVE) Act, legislation that would create new economic opportunities in rural areas. “At a time when urban issues get plenty of attention, it’s our responsibility to make sure small towns don’t get left behind,” said Rep. Cartwright. “That’s why I’... Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) held a press conference with Ben Tielle, who will be the Congressman’s guest tomorrow at the State of the Union, and they called for an end to the lawsuit against the ACA. “Getting to see the State of the Union firsthand is an honor of a lifetime, but I believe it’s also important for me to take this opportunity to share my story and show the real... Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that the fiscal year 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) application period will open on Monday, February 3, 2020. “The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is a critical resource for first responders and the communities they serve,” said Rep. Cartwright, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “With these funds, the... Read more »