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ICYMI: Bresnahan Votes for Bipartisan FEMA Reform
September 10, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4669, the Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025, during a markup held last week by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Bresnahan Announces $1.2 Million for AVP Terminal Expansion and Modernization
September 5, 2025
Press Release
AVOCA, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced two federal grants totaling $1,213,926 awarded to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) through the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These grants will support ongoing terminal expansion projects aimed at improving passenger experience and modernizing airport infrastructure.
Issues: Congress Transportation and Infrastructure
Bresnahan Introduces Legislation to Study the Benefits of FEMA Mitigation Efforts
July 18, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC: On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and John Garamendi (CA-08) formally introduced H.R. 4426, the Studying Mitigation and Reporting Transparently (SMART) Act. This bipartisan legislation would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and report on the cost-benefit of their mitigation activities.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Bresnahan Announces $3 Million Federal Grant for Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport
July 9, 2025
Press Release
POCONO, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced a $3 million grant to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the construction of a T-Hangar building at the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO).
Issues: Congress Transportation and Infrastructure
Bresnahan announces federal grants for Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport
June 24, 2025
In The News
River Reporter
WILKES-BARRE, PA — On June 20, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) has been awarded two federal grants in the amounts of $334,524 and $241,300 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Both grants are part of the FY 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program.
Issues: Congress Transportation and Infrastructure Economy
Airport gets nearly $600,000 for infrastructure projects
June 24, 2025
In The News
The Times Tribune
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport will benefit from nearly $600,000 in federal funding for infrastructure projects delivered through a pair of grants.
Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure Economy
Bresnahan Announces Federal Grants for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
June 20, 2025
Press Release
WILKES-BARRE, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) has been awarded two federal grants in the amounts of $334,524 and $241,300 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Both grants are part of the FY 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program.
Issues: Congress Transportation and Infrastructure Economy
Rep. Bresnahan announces grants for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
June 20, 2025
In The News
Times Leader
WILKES-BARRE — In announcing two federal grants for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport on Friday, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. said the investments mark a significant win for Northeast Pennsylvania.
Issues: Congress Transportation and Infrastructure Economy
Bresnahan, Scholten introduce bipartisan bill to make routes to school safer for children
June 16, 2025
In The News
River Reporter

WASHINGTON, DC — On June 14, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03), bipartisan members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Kids on the Go Act that would make it safer and easier for children to walk and bike to school across the country. 

Issues: Congress Transportation and Infrastructure Education
Flood damaged area, prompts visit from congressman
May 8, 2025
In The News
28/22 News

HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A local community is battered but recovering after experiencing major flooding earlier this week.

Residents we spoke with say it’s the worst they’ve seen in decades, and a Pennsylvania congressman got to see it first hand.

28/22 News captured the worst of the storm damage in front of St. John the Evangelist Church in Honesdale.

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Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R) met with borough officials Thursday afternoon to assess the damage and help work towards a solution.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure