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July 14, 2025

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.


July 10, 2025
FORTY FORT, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) recognized the six-month mark of representing Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District. During the first six months, Rep. Bresnahan established a full staff and worked to deliver results and make government more accessible to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania, according to Bresnahan's office.
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July 6, 2025

This bill delivers on the promise I made to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania by providing the largest working-class tax cuts in American history, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, and securing the southern border.

We also protect and strengthen Medicaid by cracking down on the fraud, waste and abuse that is driving the program toward collapse. This ensures Medicaid is there for seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families, not for those who can work but refuse to do so.

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July 5, 2025
WILKES-BARRE — When U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. voted on President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, it was his 180th day in Congress.
Issues: Congress Economy

July 3, 2025
DRUMS, PA — On June 30, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) participated in a roundtable with local stakeholders and elected officials to discuss the direct impacts of Keystone Job Corps Center on Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA).

July 2, 2025

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Congressman Rob Bresnahan, made a stop at the Salvation Army Wilkes-Barre Corps Monday to tour the Kirby Family House, a transitional housing program, which provides counseling, housing and education to families experiencing homelessness as they begin to rebuild their lives.

The visit included a tour of the tech lab, gym, food pantry, dining rooms, and chapel.

Issues: Congress

July 1, 2025

BUTLER TWP. — Although the U.S. Department of Labor has moved to close Job Corp centers like Keystone, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-8, Dallas Twp., said they are training students to take part in the growing economy of Northeast Pennsylvania.

“That’s something that I felt that Job Corps does exceptionally well,” Bresnahan said at a news conference on Monday, “So it’s certainly frustrating to see what they are currently going through.”


June 30, 2025

WILKES-BARRE, PA — On June 25,  U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced over $11 million in federal funding for Head Start programs in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties. The grants will help provide early childhood education, healthcare, nutrition, and family support services to children and families across the region.


June 30, 2025

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan on Monday stopped by the Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army, located at 17 S. Pennsylvania Ave., as volunteers gave the congressman a tour of the facility and an overview of the social services provided there. Rev. Bonnie Camarda, director of partnerships, and Captain Ismael Ortiz, spoke with Bresnahan about the Salvation Army’s food pantry and as well as the organization’s transitional housing program and life skills classes.

 

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June 27, 2025
HAWLEY — At 100 years old, World War II veteran Sgt. Joseph Drake of Hawley is a living testament to courage and sacrifice, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. said this week.
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