Congressman Matt Cartwright

Bipartisan Champion for Carpenter Values

Named one of the most effective Democrats by the nonpartisan Center for Effective Lawmaking, Congressman Matt Cartwright (Democrat – 8th Congressional District – all of Wayne, Pike, and Lackawanna Counties; along with portions of Luzerne and Monroe counties.) has focused on strengthening the middle class, creating jobs, ensuring quality health care, protecting seniors, and supporting veterans and military families. He has authored 16 bills signed and enacted into law by the last three Presidents. He was ranked No. 1 in Pennsylvania two years in a row for securing federal project dollars for his district. Funding highlights include millions of dollars for infrastructure upgrades, flood protection and paving projects; workforce development and job training; and new equipment, technology, and operation centers for area police, firefighters, and emergency responders. 

Union Carpenters have been able to trust Congressman Cartwright over the years, and are working on projects from which the Congressman was able to gain funding. Future work in Northeastern Pennsylvania is dependent on supporting Cartwright for re-election.