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WASHINGTON, DC — On September 10, 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.
AVOCA, PA — On September 5, 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.
The awards include:
The demand for electricity from artificial intelligence is climbing faster than the nation’s grid can keep up, and Congressman Robert Bresnahan Jr. says time is already running short. He represents northeastern Pennsylvania, where nine large data centers are in the works. His mission is clear: cut the red tape that slows new power projects and keep homeowners from absorbing the cost through higher monthly bills.
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.
U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) has announced a $3 million federal grant to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania aimed at facilitating the construction of a T-Hangar building at the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO). Bresnahan remarked, "This grant is a win for Monroe County and the entire Pocono region," emphasizing that the investment will enhance local airport infrastructure, improve regional connectivity, and support the economy.