Keeping Our Communities Safe

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright and more than a dozen other Democratic lawmakers are urging the president to use all tools at his disposal, including executive action, to “restore order” at the southern border. The Moosic Democrat and 14 of his House colleagues sent President Joe Biden a letter this week describing the current border situation as “untenable” and accusing Republicans of…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a member of the Democratic Border Security Task Force, joined 14 House Democrats in calling on President Biden to take executive action to restore order at the Southern border. In the letter sent Tuesday, the Members urged the President to use all the tools at his disposal, including executive action, to better address security at the…

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce is looking to form an emergency services unit that would also include a SWAT Team in Luzerne County after receiving a 2.5 million dollar grant with the help of Congressman Matt Cartwright.

U.S. Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee, welcomed and addressed U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland at today’s House Appropriations Hearing on the proposed Justice Department’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget request. A transcript of…

In today’s address, Cartwright warns: “Congress cannot ignore the challenges our communities face back home.”

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, of Moosic, was on hand for the dedication of the new headquarters to announce he secured $973,000 in federal funding for the department for new cruisers, body cameras and other equipment.

Cartwright, D-Moosic, presented a $963,000 check that will be used to purchase new police cruisers, body cameras and other essential equipment.

Among the dignitaries gathered at Friday's event was U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, who presented a $963,000 check for new police cruisers, body cameras and other essential equipment.

Congressman Matt Cartwright is bringing $15.35 million back to NEPA. According to officials, on March 25 Congressman Cartwright announced $15.35 million in federal funding will be coming to northeastern Pennsylvania. Congressman Cartwright breaks down how much funding will be given out throughout NEPA. Local Law Enforcement and Emergency First Responders – $2.6 million …

“In the three years since community project funding was introduced, I’ve successfully fought for more than $83 million … for Northeastern Pennsylvania,” Cartwright said in a statement. “These projects will make a real difference in our district by strengthening infrastructure, creating good-paying jobs, supporting public safety, and boosting economic development.”