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Bresnahan Delivers on Longstanding Push to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
July 22, 2026
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation to prohibit Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks, requiring advance public disclosure of stock sales, and strengthening penalties for ethics violations. Rep. Bresnahan was an original cosponsor of the legislation, which was introduced on January 12 and passed the House today by a vote of 231-198. 

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LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: $226M headed to 376,000 Pennsylvanians through Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
July 3, 2026
In The News
Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE — The Shapiro Administration has announced the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program will deliver $226.4 million to nearly 376,000 Pennsylvanians starting this week.

This initial round of rebates began being distributed on Wednesday, July 1, to seniors, widows and widowers, and residents with disabilities who applied for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2025.

Issues: Congress Economy
ICYMI: Bresnahan Announces Unlocked FEMA Funding for PA Hospitals
June 8, 2026
Press Release
WILKES-BARRE, PA: On Friday, June 5, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Geisinger President & CEO Terry Gilliland held a press conference to discuss the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) May release of Public Assistance funding for Pennsylvania healthcare providers to help offset COVID-19 response costs.
Issues: Congress Healthcare
Bresnahan Hosts Secretary Rollins in PA to Sign Disaster Declaration Following Devastating Freeze
May 26, 2026
Press Release

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for a roundtable discussion with local farmers, community leaders, and agricultural stakeholders impacted by April’s devastating freeze. Following the roundtable, Rep.

Issues: Agriculture Congress
House Passes Farm Bill, Bresnahan-Led Local Farmers Feeding Our Community Act
April 30, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, this year’s Farm Bill, by a bipartisan vote of 224-200. The package included Rep. Bresnahan’s bipartisan legislation, the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act, which will help build stronger connections between local producers, and community food programs, expanding markets and improving access to healthy food for those in need.
Issues: Agriculture Congress
House Reopens DHS, Secures $2.4 Million for Monroe County
April 30, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the below statement following the House’s unanimous consent of legislation to reopen and fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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ICYMI: Bresnahan Leads Letter Demanding House Leadership End DHS Shutdown
April 28, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Legislative Affairs sent a memo to Capitol Hill echoing the sentiments of U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08), who last week led his fellow lawmakers in sending a letter urging House Republican leadership to bring an end to the current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown by putting the Senate-passed funding bill on the House Floor.
Issues: Congress National Defense
Bresnahan Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
April 27, 2026
Press Release
SCRANTON, PA: On Friday, April 24, 2026, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, recognizing outstanding student artists from across Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District.
Issues: Congress Education
Bresnahan Leads Letter Demanding House Leadership End DHS Shutdown
April 24, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) led his fellow lawmakers in sending a letter urging House Republican leadership to bring an end to the current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown by putting the Senate-passed funding bill on the House Floor. The letter was signed by Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Mike Lawler (NY-17).
Issues: Congress National Defense
Bresnahan Requests $59 Million in Federal Dollars for NEPA Projects
April 14, 2026
Press Release
FORTY FORT, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announce his office submitted 20 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests to the House Committee on Appropriations in advance of Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. The total requested amount is over $59 Million in federal funding.
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