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WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the below statement following news of UGI Utilities – Gas Division’s request to raise rates by $110.4 million per year. This request, which was made to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission yesterday, would go into effect on March 28, 2025, and would result in a 10.8% increase for residential customers.
The Scranton High School trip to the presidential inauguration didn't go as originally planned.
But students said it ended up being better than they expected.
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr. (PA-08) announced that he has joined the Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress committed to advancing commonsense solutions to key issues facing the nation. The Caucus is chaired by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03).
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLF) — The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 passed in the House on Tuesday with a vote of 218-206. The bill seeks to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools that receive federal funding.
If enacted, the legislation would define a person’s sex based solely on reproductive biology and genetics at birth.
WILKES BARRE, PA: Today, Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. (PA-08) held a ceremonial swearing-in at the Luzerne County Courthouse, where he took the Oath of Office as a Member of Congress. Congressman Bresnahan first officially took the Oath of Office in Washington, D.C., on January 3, 2025.
WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. (PA-08) was officially sworn in as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, January 3, 2025, representing Pennsylvania’s Eighth District.
The newest Members of Congress to be sworn in after the first session of the 119th United States Congress convenes.