National Security

Much like a science-fiction movie, Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County appear to be turning to outer space for its next source of job creation. Michael Bloxton, co-founder and CEO of Nebula Enterprise, on Monday said Northeast Pennsylvania represents a community ready, willing and able to make itself the center of the quantum supply chain for our nation. “All the ingredients exist in these…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science, joined leaders from the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Defense (DoD) to announce a first-of-its-kind Quantum & Space Collaboration intended to accelerate the development of quantum technology in space and national defense…

Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright released the following statement on the pending election of a new Speaker of the House. "Right now, we have no clear idea who will be the next U.S. House Speaker, leaving an unprecedented power vacuum in Congress. This severely limits America’s ability to respond to the crisis in Israel, to support Ukraine as it continues to resist Russia’s…

“I forcefully condemn the reprehensible and unprovoked acts of terrorism commented against Israel. The loss of life is devastating and I pray for the families that have been torn apart. America stands united with Israel. We will do all that we can to ensure our strongest ally in the Middle East has the ability and the resources to restore and maintain the security and safety of all citizens in response to the violence perpetrated by Hamas.” U.S. REPRESENTATIVE MATT CARTWRIGHT (PA-08)

Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein of California: “Senator Dianne Feinstein served as a policy catalyst in the U.S. Senate, leading the charge on momentous legislation to protect our country’s national security and uphold personal safety by spearheading the Federal Assault Weapons Ban and the Violence…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) joined 97 Members of the New Democrat Coalition in a letter sent to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy calling on him to urgently advance bipartisan government funding bills similar to those advanced by the Senate and consistent with the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement that Congress and the administration negotiated in May. In the letter,…

An Upvalley manufacturing firm tasked with producing protective gear for the military will use $5 million in federal funding to continue updating its nearly 130-year-old facility. Patrick Stallings, senior director of operations at Gentex Corp.’s headquarters, noted the money will allow the company to implement automation to improve its efficiency and increase capacity. Rep.…

An Upvalley manufacturing firm tasked with producing protective gear for the military will use $5 million in federal funding to continue updating its nearly 130-year-old facility. Patrick Stallings, senior director of operations at Gentex Corp.’s headquarters, noted the money will allow the company to implement automation to improve its efficiency and increase capacity. Rep.…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) and U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT-01) have been named Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus.  Read more here.

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) and U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT-01) have been named Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus and delivered remarks at today’s Army Depot Caucus Breakfast on Capitol Hill. The Congressional leaders were also briefed by Gen. Charles R. Hamilton, Commanding General of the Army Materiel Command, on the Army’s…