Congress

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.

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the below statement following the National WIC Association’s announcement that $450 million in additional federal section 32 funding has been allocated to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

FORTY FORT, PA: As the government shutdown is set to continue into its second month, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) shared the below statement and information regarding his support for the continued funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Both programs face significant uncertainty as the shutdown continues, putting essential nutrition assistance for families across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the nation at risk.

WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced H.R. 5836, the Keep WIC Working Act, legislation to ensure the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) remains fully funded and operational during any lapse in federal appropriations. The bill would guarantee mothers and young children who depend on WIC do not lose access to vital nutrition due to political dysfunction in Washington.