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Bresnahan announces federal grants for Wilkes-Barre / Scranton International Airport
June 24, 2025
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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
Bresnahan announces launch of congressional app challenge
June 24, 2025
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River Reporter
WASHINGTON, DC — on June 24, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the official launch of the Congressional App Challenge for students across Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District. This annual competition is a fantastic opportunity for middle and high school students across Northeastern Pennsylvania to dive into the world of STEM, coding, and computer science through hands-on experience.
Issues: Congress Education
Airport gets nearly $600,000 for infrastructure projects
June 24, 2025
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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
U.S. Chamber, Greater Scranton Chamber Host U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan for Roundtable on Tax Reform
June 23, 2025
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U.S. Chamber
SCRANTON, PA – Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce hosted U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08) for a roundtable discussion in Scranton, Pennsylvania with local business leaders on the need to extend pro-growth business tax provisions before portions of President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) expire at the end of the year. Doing so will create new opportunities for American workers and businesses to thrive.
Issues: Small Business Workforce Development Economy
Rep. Bresnahan announces grants for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
June 20, 2025
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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
Rep. Bresnahan welcomes West Wyoming business owner to small business hearing
June 16, 2025
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Times Leader
WILKES-BARRE — Last week, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan welcomed Lou Ciampi Jr. — the owner of Independent Graphics, Inc. — to Washington, D.C., to testify as a witness at a subcommittee hearing of the House Committee on Small Business.
Issues: Small Business Economy
Bresnahan launches 'BresnaVan' mobile constituent services
June 16, 2025
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River Reporter
EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, PA — On June 13, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the launch of a new initiative to expand constituent services across Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District with the introduction of a mobile office, known as the BresnaVan.
Issues: Congress
Bresnahan, Scholten introduce bipartisan bill to make routes to school safer for children
June 16, 2025
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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
‘The BresnaVan’ brings government to the people with new mobile office
June 14, 2025
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Times Leader

WILKES-BARRE—U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. said this week that he wants to make government more accessible, responsive and present in every corner of the district.

Enter “The BresnaVan.”

“The BresnaVan will allow us to reach communities where we don’t have permanent offices and make sure every constituent has access to the support and services they deserve,” said Rep. Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township.

Issues: Congress
Pennsylvania GOP freshman eyes next fight after Medicaid win
June 10, 2025
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Washington Examiner

Five months into his freshman year in Congress, Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) has learned how to elbow his way into key negotiations with decision-makers.

Bresnahan, who flipped a blue seat in November by beating incumbent Rep. Matt Cartwright, knows his career in Congress depends on delivering for his northeastern Pennsylvania district that includes Scranton, former President Joe Biden’s hometown.