Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08), a member of the Anti-Fraud Task Force, joined Vice President JD Vance, senior Trump Administration officials, and fellow Members of Congress at the White House for a roundtable focused on strengthening efforts to combat fraud, eliminate wasteful government spending, and protect taxpayer dollars. The discussion highlighted the Administration’s ongoing actions to crack down on fraud across federal programs and ensure taxpayer resources are spent responsibly.
WILKES-BARRE, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined local elected officials and community leaders for a press conference announcing nearly $400,000 in federal funding he secured for the City of Wilkes-Barre to acquire new police vehicles and upgrade law enforcement equipment.
DALLAS AREA, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined Dallas Area Municipal Authority (DAMA) leaders to announce $1,000,000 in federal funding for the authority to upgrade its current wastewater infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, DC: Last night, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded through December 4, 2026, preventing a government shutdown at the start of Fiscal Year 2027. The bipartisan legislation passed the House by a vote of 220-205 and extends Fiscal Year 2026 funding levels while Congress continues work on full-year appropriations bills.
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation to prohibit Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks, requiring advance public disclosure of stock sales, and strengthening penalties for ethics violations. Rep. Bresnahan was an original cosponsor of the legislation, which was introduced on January 12 and passed the House today by a vote of 231-198.
WASHINGTON, DC: This week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and his colleagues on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), bipartisan legislation that address important water resources needs across the country and delivers new opportunities for communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
MOOSIC, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) held a press conference with the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association and the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association calling for reforms to current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) regulations.
HAWLEY, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he secured $2 million in federal funding for the completion of repairs for the State Route (SR) 6 over Wallenpaupack Creek Bridge. The funding will go towards the deck rehabilitation of two structures that connect Wayne and Pike Counties over Wallenpaupack Creek.
HAZLETON, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) hosted U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scott Turner in Hazleton for a virtual tour of a local opportunity zone and a roundtable with elected officials, chambers of commerce leaders, and local stakeholders to discuss Opportunity Zones and housing priorities.