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Matthew Cartwright
Politicians/Matthew Cartwright
Matthew Cartwright

Matthew Cartwright

(D)
Fmr. Rep. (PA-8)
Role Summary: U.S. Representative

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.

Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
65
Religion
Roman Catholic
Birthplace
Erie, PA
Residence
Moosic, PA
Born
May 1, 1961
Family
Wife: Marion; 2 Children: Jack, Matthew
Contact
202-225-5546
Education
Attended
London School of Economics and Political Science
1981-1982
JD, Law
University of Pennsylvania School of Law
1986
BA, History
Hamilton College
1979-1983
Political Career3
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Pennsylvania
2013-2019
Regional Whip
United States House of Representatives
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Pennsylvania
2019-2025
Professional Background4
Partner
Munley, Munley and Cartwright, Professional Corporation
1988-2012
On-Air Legal Analyst
WBRE-TV, Nexstar Broadcasting Group
2005-2011
Associate Attorney
Litigation Department, Montgomery, McCracken, Walker and Rhoads, Limited Liability Partnership
1986-1989
Co-Author
Litigating Business and Commercial Tort Cases
2011-present
Organizations9
Boy Scouts of America
Volunteer
Hope Center Legal Clinic
Volunteer
Rotary International District 7410
District Governor
2001-2002
Victims' Compensation Fund
Volunteer
Board of Governors, American Association for Justice
Member
2009-2011
University of Pennsylvania Law Review
Associate Editor
1984-1986
Democratic National Convention
Elected Delegate
1992
Phi Beta Kappa
Member
1983-present
International Society of Barristers
Member
2008-present
Committees9
Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits, and Administrative Rules, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Federal Lands, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Natural Resources Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Oversight and Reform Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on the Interior, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Former Member
Quick Facts
Party
Democrat
Age
65
Religion
Roman Catholic
Birthplace
Erie, PA
Residence
Moosic, PA
Born
May 1, 1961
Family
Wife: Marion; 2 Children: Jack, Matthew
Contact
202-225-5546