Matt was named one of the most effective Democrats in Congress for his ability to work across the aisle and find solutions to our nation’s pressing challenges. He has consistently delivered results – capping the cost of insulin at $35 for Medicare beneficiaries, limiting annual out-of-pocket medical bills for seniors and bringing home millions to fund law enforcement’s work protecting our communities. Matt is a fierce advocate for working families, and is focused on creating jobs, providing economic security for the middle class and delivering the high-quality care our veterans deserve when they return home.

Since taking office in 2013, Matt has introduced more bills with Democratic and Republican support than any other House Democrat since he was first elected. This includes sponsoring bills to fund state and local law enforcement, prevent and prosecute violence against women and expand hearing benefits for seniors on Medicare. 

As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Matt has ensured the federal government is deeply invested in northeastern Pennsylvania by bringing home significant federal investment. He has provided funding for economic development, public safety, substance abuse treatment and key infrastructure projects. 

He has also used his capacity as a senior House Appropriator to ensure northeastern Pennsylvania receives funding for workforce development projects. Additionally, he supported legislation to bring jobs to the area’s growing economy and clean up water pollution from abandoned mines.

Matt lives in Moosic with his wife, Marion. They have two sons, Jack and Matthew.