Congress

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 2550, the Protect America’s Workforce Act, which will nullify a March executive order and restore collective bargaining rights for federal employees. H.R. 2550 passed the House by a vote of 231-195, after Rep. Bresnahan helped secure floor consideration through a successful discharge petition, which he signed on September 2, 2025.

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Rep. Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced his support 50 healthcare bills directly in response to the specific needs and challenges brought forward by families across Northeastern Pennsylvania. To better understand these needs, Rep. Bresnahan has sat down to meet with hundreds of local stakeholders, from patients fighting cancer, to parents of children with rare diseases, to the doctors, nurses, and hospital workers who care for them on the front lines every day.

WASHINGTON, DC: Tonight, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to reopen the government. The legislation, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 222-209, will fund the government through January 30, 2026.

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) had the honor of reuniting Vietnam-Era U.S. Army Veteran Don Schaller with his late father’s Bronze Star Medal, a symbol of valor and sacrifice earned during World War II by Technical Sergeant Clyde Schaller.

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) along with Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) introduced the Helping Our Heroes Act, honoring and supporting the volunteer emergency responders who step up and risk their lives to protect their communities. This bipartisan legislation would incentivize volunteer work, helping local departments recruit and retain more first responders.

WASHINGTON, DC: On Friday, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced H.R. 5893, the Guaranteed Uninterrupted Access to Retiree Disbursements, or GUARD, Act. This bipartisan bill ensures the Social Security Administration (SSA) remains fully operational and responsive to the American people during government shutdowns.