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. A strong believer in working with members of both political parties, Matt has introduced more bills with Democratic and Republican support than any other House Democrat since he was first elected. That is one of the reasons he was named one of the most effective House Democrats by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking.
Those who have served our country are most deserving of the benefits that they have been promised. Unfortunately, our veterans have not always been shown this respect. Congressman Cartwright promises to honor our veterans’ service by voting to fully fund all programs on which our veterans rely.
As our service men and women return from overseas, many face difficulty in returning to work or securing new employment after a career in the military. Congressman Cartwright understands this difficulty and will work to ensure that all of our returning men and women are given every opportunity to adapt to civilian life.