U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright’s (PA-08) record of fighting corruption in Washington was recognized with an ‘A’ rating on the 2019 legislative scorecard released last week by the End Citizens United Action Fund. Released ahead of today’s anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, the scorecard tracks support among members of Congress for legislation to end the unfair i... Read more »

The cold and snowy weather certainly did not deter any residents or local political figures from supporting women during the fourth annual NEPA Women's March in Wilkes-Barre. It was hard not to see the passion today at Millennium Circle on the Wilkes-Barre Riverfront. "I think it's important that we march each year. We need to empower and inspire women. We need to do more and one of those things i... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, last week voted to pass the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. “Rising living costs are putting pressure on older Americans to extend their careers longer than ever before,” Cartwright said. “At the same time, many are being pushed out of their jobs before they are financially secure enough to retire. This bill restores strong protections for ... Read more »

Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright proudly announced the students from Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties nominated for appointments to attend the United States Service Academies. Each student nominated by Congressman Cartwright will go through the academies' competitive application process. If offered an appointment, the students will join their respective academy's Class of 2024. “It is my distingu... Read more »

Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright proudly announced the students from Monroe, Pike, and Wayne Counties nominated for appointments to attend the United States Service Academies. Each student nominated by Congressman Cartwright will go through the academies' competitive application process. If offered an appointment, the students will join their respective academy's Class of 2024. “It is my disting... Read more »

In Case You Missed It – Multiple news outlets are reporting that just days into the New Year, big drug companies have already begun raising prices on American consumers. That’s why last year, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) co-sponsored and worked to pass the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3), landmark legislation that would give Medicare the power to negotiate with drug companies to s... Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources approved the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Amendments of 2019 (H.R. 4248), legislation authored by U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) to ensure the clean-up of dangerous abandoned mine sites across the U.S. can continue. The committee’s vote clears the way for this legislation to be considered on the House floor. “I have seen f... Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) issued the following statement after voting on the House floor to pass the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 1230): “Rising living costs are putting pressure on older Americans to extend their careers longer than ever before. At the same time, many are being pushed out of their jobs before they are financially secure enoug... Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) voted in favor of H. Con. Res. 83 in the full House of Representatives, which would require Congress to authorize future military actions against Iran. “Out of all of Congress’ duties, our most important responsibility is to keep the American people safe,” said Rep. Cartwright. “Qasem Soleimani was certainly an evil man with the blood of hundreds... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright visited the Gino J. Merli Veterans’ Center in downtown Scranton Friday afternoon to give four area veterans some long overdue recognition. The quartet were presented with the Korean Ambassador for Peace medal, an award jointly given by the United States and South Korean governments in recognition of U.S. servicemen who served during the Korean War. The medal was given to... Read more »