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Rep. Cartwright Announces Route 611 Scheduled to Open Monday, November 4th

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…

Rep. Cartwright in the Top 1% at Bringing Back Funds for Local Police

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…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright Announces Work to Begin this Week to Open Route 611

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…

Cartwright earns top marks for bipartisan cooperation, finding ‘common ground’

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, this week was named a “Common Ground Champion” for working across the aisle to deliver for his constituents. In a ranking of all U.S. House Members, U.S. Senators, and Governors run by the Common Ground Committee, Cartwright proved more bipartisan than over 90% of national lawmakers. Since taking office in 2013, Cartwright said he has introduced more…

Cartwright legislation would overcome barriers for deafblind population

In honor of Deafblind Awareness Week and Helen Keller’s birthday, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright this week introduced bipartisan legislation to help overcome barriers and identify policy gaps for individuals with combined hearing and vision loss. The Deafblind Disabled Americans Table Approximation (DATA) or Deafblind DATA Act, would require the U.S. Census Bureau to publish data on the…

Cartwright Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Intended to Overcome Barriers and Identify Policy Gaps for Deafblind Population

“As members of Congress, it is our responsibility to ensure that all of our constituents have access to the resources and opportunities available to them,” Rep. Cartwright said. “Without a comprehensive national picture of the deafblind population, these individuals may not receive the support needed to thrive. My commonsense legislation represents a significant and meaningful step towards identifying policy gaps for deafblind individuals, which will ensure that all members of our communities are being represented.”

Cartwright Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Intended to Overcome Barriers and Identify Policy Gaps for Deafblind Population

In honor of Deafblind Awareness Week and Helen Keller’s Birthday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) today introduced bipartisan legislation to help overcome barriers and identify policy gaps for individuals with combined hearing and vision loss. The Deafblind Disabled Americans Table Approximation (DATA) or Deafblind DATA Act, would require the U.S. Census Bureau to publish…

Cartwright Earns Top Ranking on Common Ground Scorecard for Working Across Party Lines

Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) has been named a Common Ground Champion on the Common Ground Scorecard for his ongoing efforts to work across party lines on important issues to move the country forward. He has earned a score of 71 out of 110 points, putting him in the Top 10 percent of all elected officials for finding common ground with his colleagues in Congress on both sides of the…

Federal Protection for Public Sector Workers to Bargain Introduced

“I will always fight to maintain collective bargaining rights for hardworking Americans, including my constituents in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where union rights are a time-honored tradition,” Cartwright said. “Strong public and private sector unions built the middle class in our country. With all of the progress workers of all stripes have made, now is not the time to turn back the clock on fair pay and workplace protections when struggling families need it the most.”

Artemis II Astronauts & Congressional Leaders Plant Moon Tree on U.S. Capitol Grounds, Carrying on Apollo-Era Legacy

“The Artemis missions represent everything great about our country – our ingenuity, our perseverance through adversity, and our ability to work together, despite our differences, to meet the challenges before us,” said Congressman Cartwright, Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee. “I am grateful to witness this next generation of American discovery, and I look forward to working alongside my congressional colleagues to provide NASA with the support it needs to continue building upon its remarkable legacy.”