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WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced legislation to name the Matamoras, Pennsylvania Post Office after Private First Class Edward Kuhn, a World War II veteran, photographer, mailman, and longtime Matamoras resident who passed away in 2025 at the age of 102.
WASHINGTON, DC — The week of Sunday, June 28, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced legislation to strengthen coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Through this coordination, the Protect Seniors and Veterans from Healthcare Fraud Act would prevent duplicative billing, reduce waste, and better protect taxpayer dollars.
Bresnahan first spoke about his legislation during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee Hearing on Tuesday, June 30.
REEDERS, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) presented long-overdue military honors to Vietnam War veteran Thomas M. Barnes, recognizing his extraordinary service, sacrifice, and bravery in combat.
WILKES-BARRE, PA — On February 10, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center has been selected for critical infrastructure upgrades as part of a nationwide initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These improvements will directly benefit veterans across Northeastern Pennsylvania, helping ensure the facility remains safe, reliable, and able to deliver the high-quality care our veterans have earned.
WASHINGTON, DC — On January 22, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 and H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R. 7147 passed the House by a vote of 220-207, and H.R. 7148, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the House by a vote of 341-88.
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The photos on the walls of the American Legion Post 346 in East Stroudsburg tell the stories of the people who served our country, like Korean War veteran Don Shaller of Henryville.
"They came and got me, they drafted me, and I ended up over in Korea, and while I was there, I ended up cooking a meal for President Johnson," said Don Shaller of Henryville.