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Bresnahan votes to fully fund government, bring back $11.4 million to PA
January 26, 2026
In The News
River Reporter

WASHINGTON, DC — On January 22, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 and H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R. 7147 passed the House by a vote of 220-207, and H.R. 7148, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the House by a vote of 341-88.

Issues: Border Security Congress National Defense Transportation and Infrastructure Workforce Development Healthcare Veterans
Bresnahan Recognizes Local Student for STEM Innovation in 2025 Congressional App Challenge
January 23, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District, David Colburn, an 11th grade student at Dallas High School.
Issues: Congress Education
Bresnahan Votes to Fully Fund Government and Bring Home $11.4 Million to NEPA
January 22, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 and H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R. 7147 passed the House by a vote of 220-207, and H.R. 7148, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the House by a vote of 341-88.
Issues: Congress
Bresnahan touts rural health funding at roundtable with Trump
January 20, 2026
In The News
The Times-Tribune

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan touted the impact the Rural Health Transformation Fund may have in his district during a roundtable discussion last week with President Donald Trump, administration officials and fellow Republican lawmakers on rural health care.

Issues: Congress Economy Healthcare
Bresnahan Leads Fix to Close Pay Gap for Federal Correctional Officers
January 14, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he, alongside Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10), introduced the Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would bring pay for federal correctional officers in line with other federal law enforcement agencies, strengthening recruitment and retention to address the chromic and severe staffing shortages inside federal prisons.
Issues: Congress Law Enforcement
Bresnahan Secures Federal Funding to Train Rehabilitation Counselors in Northeastern PA
January 12, 2026
Press Release
SCRANTON, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced that he helped secure nearly $1 million in federal funding for the University of Scranton to support its nationally recognized Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Program. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration.
Issues: Congress Education Healthcare
Bresnahan Votes to Bring Home $6.5 Million for NEPA Projects and Fund Critical Programs
January 8, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. This package, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the House by a vote of 397-28.
Issues: Congress Economy
ICYMI: The Times-Tribune: Bresnahan’s bipartisan plea best way forward on health care
December 22, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, The Times-Tribune published an editorial recognizing U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) for his bipartisan leadership in pushing for action to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits that help keep health insurance affordable for thousands of families across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Issues: Congress Healthcare
Bresnahan signs discharge petition to ban Congressional stock trading
December 18, 2025
In The News
River Reporter

WASHINGTON, DC — On December 16, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he signed Discharge Petition No. 11 to provide for the consideration of H.R. 1908, the End Congressional Stock Trading Act. Rep. Bresnahan signed the petition on December 10, 2025, and was the 37th Member to do so. The petition currently has 67 signatures.

“This will give Members and Americans alike the framework needed to offer transparency and accountability in Congress,” said Rep. Bresnahan.

Issues: Congress
Bresnahan Signs Discharge Petitions to Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits
December 17, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) signed Discharge Petition No. 10, offered by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08). The petition would force legislation to the House Floor to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits that are set to expire at the end of this year. He was one of four Republicans to do so, signing with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07).
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