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Press Releases

June 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced the Local Control Protection Act, legislation to curb large corporations’ ability to litigate and attempt to overturn local decisions regarding data centers and ensure approved developments maintain a benefit to the community.

June 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) sent a letter to UnitedHealth Group Inc., and Jefferson Health expressing his frustration with their ongoing contract dispute and demanding the two organizations work to resolve it as expediently as possible. The dispute has caused Lehigh Valley Health Network providers and facilities to be out-of-network for many patients since April 26.
Issues: Healthcare

June 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of the Secure America Act, legislation providing long-term funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), ensuring the agencies have the resources needed to secure protect America and its borders. The legislation passed the House today by a vote of 214-212.

June 8, 2026
WILKES-BARRE, PA: On Friday, June 5, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Geisinger President & CEO Terry Gilliland held a press conference to discuss the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) May release of Public Assistance funding for Pennsylvania healthcare providers to help offset COVID-19 response costs.

June 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) cosponsored the Nursing is a Professional Degree Act, legislation that would amend the Department of Education’s (ED) definition of “professional degree” to include nursing degrees. The cosponsorship is the latest action Rep. Bresnahan has taken in the push to expand ED’s definition of “professional degrees” and the access the definition offers the next generation of professionals. 


June 2, 2026

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. 

Issues: Veterans

May 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: Community leaders across Northeastern Pennsylvania are applauding U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure on the passage of the committee’s surface reauthorization package, the BUILD America 250 Act.  


May 26, 2026

SCOTT TOWNSHIP, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) hosted U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for a roundtable discussion with local farmers, community leaders, and agricultural stakeholders impacted by April’s devastating freeze. Following the roundtable, Rep.


May 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr. (PA-08) voted to deliver the largest bridge investment in American history, putting real money into the roads and bridges that working families in Northeastern Pennsylvania depend on every day.


May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the Small Business Competitions Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026, legislation he co-led, passed out the House Committee on Small Business. His legislation, which passed unanimously by a bipartisan vote of 23-0, will ensure small businesses are protected from cybersecurity risks by studying the effects these attacks can have on small businesses.