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August 11, 2025

In July, the House of Representatives introduced the bipartisan Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. The legislation would re-establish and make permanent, the first-ever federal water assistance program after funding for the program expired in 2022.

The bill was introduced by Reps. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.), Kim Schrier (D-Wash.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Sharice Davids (D-Kan.). Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) will sponsor the Senate version of the bill.

Issues: Economy

August 11, 2025

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.


August 7, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Manufacturers rolled out the welcome mat this week for House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) and local Reps. Tom Kean (R-NJ-7), Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-8) and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-7), thanking them for their support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act during a series of factory tours as part of Chairwoman McClain’s One Big Beautiful Tour.

August 7, 2025
MOUNTAIN TOP — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan welcomed House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain of Michigan to local manufacturing plant i2M on Wednesday as part of her One Big Beautiful Tour.

August 6, 2025

A top U.S. House Republican visiting Luzerne County on Wednesday criticized Democrats for voting against tax cuts in President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

At i2M in Wright Twp., Rep. Lisa McClain, of Michigan, the fourth highest-ranked House Republican, highlighted the bill’s elimination of the federal income tax on the first $12,500 of overtime pay.

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August 6, 2025
MOUNTAIN TOP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Among a laundry list of issues addressed in the 'Big Beautiful Bill, including moves that've drawn strong support from some and aggressive opposition from others.

August 3, 2025

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp., led a bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act last week designed to boost the purchasing and distribution of local food.

The bill will help build stronger connections between local producers, and community food programs, expanding markets and improving access to healthy food for those in need.

Issues: Agriculture

August 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC — On July 29, Rep. Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) led a bipartisan group of his colleagues, including NY-19 Rep. Josh Riley, in introducing the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, meant to boost the purchasing and distribution of local food. According to Bresnahan's office, the bill will help build stronger connections between local producers, and community food programs, expanding markets and improving access to healthy food for those in need.
Issues: Agriculture

July 31, 2025
A roundtable discussion on energy, manufacturing, and rural opportunities brought insiders together at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport on Wednesday.

July 30, 2025
SCRANTON — In his first seven months in office, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan and his staff say they have responded to more than 62,000 inquiries from constituents. On Wednesday, he introduced three of them at his downtown Scranton office.
Issues: Congress