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  • 1,207 Constituents
    Helped
  • 97,133 Constituents
    Responded To
  • 274,632,485 Federal Money Brought back to
    District

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Meet Matt Cartwright

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright represents Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District and was first sworn into Congress on January 3, 2013. In Congress, Matt is committed to working across the aisle to advocate for working families. Matt’s priorities include strengthening the middle class, creating jobs, ensuring quality health care, protecting seniors, and supporting veterans and military families. Matt has introduced over 130 bipartisan bills, more than any other House Democrat during his time in office.

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Rep. Cartwright Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality Under Federal Law ...

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), voted to send the Respect for Marriage Act to President Biden’s desk. This landmark legislation takes several key steps to defend marriage equality by officially repeal...

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Dec 08
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House Passes National Defense Authorization Act

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) joined his House colleagues in passing the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes language from two of his bills: the Military Spouse Job Cont...

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Dec 06
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Cartwright Statement on Being Elected to Powerful Steering and Policy ...

Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) issued the following statement after being elected to serve on the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, representing Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. T...

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Dec 01
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Rep. Cartwright Announces New Legislation to Support Student Veterans ...

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) introduced the VA Work-Study Improvement Act. This bipartisan legislation would modernize the existing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Work-Study program, which allo...

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Nov 30
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Cartwright Statement on House-Approved Legislation to Prevent Rail Str...

Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve an agreement to prevent a rail strike that includes an additional provision to increase...

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