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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.
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.
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.