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Border patrol and congressional gridlock: Immigration Policy Forum held in Pittston
October 24, 2025
In The News
Fox56

PITTSTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Immigration policies and the government shutdown dominating much of the discussion at a forum in Pittston on Friday hosted by Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania.

Friday night’s forum allowed Former U.S. Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem and United States Representative Rob Bresnahan to speak to attendees on immigration and the government shutdown.

For the past 24 days, the United States Government has been shut down, resulting in lost paychecks for federal workers, and looming benefit losses for those on programs like SNAP.

Issues: Border Security National Defense
Bresnahan Leads Effort to Award Local Vietnam War Hero with Medal of Honor
September 11, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced legislation to authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Retired Colonel Robert J. Graham of Nuangola, PA, for extraordinary acts of valor during the Vietnam War.
Issues: Congress National Defense Veterans
Senator Dave McCormick tours Scranton Army Ammunition Plant
August 20, 2025
In The News
WNEP
SCRANTON, Pa. — Starting as just steel billets before transforming to its final form as powder-coated artillery shells, Senator Dave McCormick got to see the whole process from point A to Z, during a tour of the General Dynamics Scranton Army Ammunition plant.
Issues: National Defense
Wayne County WWII veteran receives Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D.C.
June 26, 2025
In The News
WNEP
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — 80 years after the end of World War II, our nation's heroes are receiving a long overdue honor. At the nation's capital in Washington, D.C., several United States Army Rangers are being honored with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Issues: Congress National Defense
Bresnahan announces U.S. Service Academy nomination application process for Class of 2030
June 4, 2025
In The News
River Reporter

FORTY FORT, PA — on Tuesday, June 3, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the opening of the application process for nominations to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030. Young men and women from Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District are encouraged to apply to serve our nation and receive a world-class education at one of the nation’s leading service academies.

Issues: National Defense
Rep. Bresnahan Tours Tobyhanna Army Depot
Bresnahan Visits Tobyhanna Army Depot
March 18, 2025
Press Release
U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) visited the Tobyhanna Army Depot. Following the visit, Rep. Bresnahan issued a statement on his commitment to working with the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense to secure the resources needed to keep Tobyhanna operational and thriving.
Issues: National Defense
Rep. Bresnahan vows to work to secure resources for Tobyhanna Army Depot
March 18, 2025
In The News
Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. on Tuesday said he will continue to advocate for the Tobyhanna Army Depot and the family-sustaining jobs it provides Northeast Pennsylvania.

Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township, visited the depot and said he is committed to working with the U.S. Army and the Department of Defense to secure the resources needed to keep Tobyhanna operational and thriving.

Issues: National Defense Economy