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WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which passed the House by a vote of 217-213. The continuing resolution provides funding to operate the Federal government through September 30, 2025.
MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Sunday's roundtable discussion was centered around addressing Northeastern Pennsylvania issues and how Rep. Bresnahan plans to work with the Environmental Protection Agency.
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin emphasized the need for balanced regulations that consider both environmental and economic concerns.
SWIFTWATER, Pa. — State and local lawmakers gathered around the table at the Swiftwater Hotel in Monroe County to talk about environmental concerns in northeast Pennsylvania. Congressman Rob Bresnahan spearheaded the roundtable, and US Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin was alongside him.
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr., on Wednesday introduced Eric’s Law — legislation designed to strengthen protections for our nation’s correctional officers and deliver justice for those who commit violent acts against them.
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement on H.Con.Res. 14, the House’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution, which passed by a vote of 217-215.
“Last night’s vote was just a procedural step to start federal budget negotiations and does NOT change any current laws. I will fight to protect working-class families in Northeastern Pennsylvania and stand with President Trump in opposing gutting Medicaid. My position on this has not and will not change.”
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced Eric’s Law, legislation designed to strengthen protections for our nation’s correctional officers and deliver justice for those who commit violent acts against them. Rep. Bresnahan introduced the legislation alongside his Pennsylvania colleagues, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman G.T. Thompson (PA-15) and Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14).
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement in response to current budget reconciliation negotiations:
Pennsylvania is celebrating the release of Pittsburgh-area teacher Marc Fogel, who was wrongfully detained in a Russian prison for three years.
Russian authorities arrested Fogel and sentenced him to 14 years for possessing a small amount of medical marijuana to cope with pain from a severe back injury.
One of those celebrating is fellow western Pennsylvanian, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), who met Fogel’s 95-year-old mother while campaigning and continued to advocate for Fogel’s release.
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced his first piece of legislation as a Member of Congress. The bipartisan Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act, would simplify forms required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans and survivors. Rep. Bresnahan introduced the bill alongside Representative Don Davis (NC-01).