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July 7, 2026

MILFORD, PA: Last week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined local officials and community leaders in Milford to celebrate the re-lighting of the Milford Star. The Milford Star, located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, was first lit in 1930 and remained a cherished local landmark until it was removed in 2017. Following outreach from residents, Rep. Bresnahan made restoring the landmark a priority, working with community groups and federal officials to help bring the project across the finish line.


July 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) intent to temporarily classify 7-hydroxymitagynine (7-OH), a chemically manipulated derivative of kratom with opioid-like effects, into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).  


June 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: This week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced legislation to strengthen coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Through this coordination, the Protect Seniors and Veterans from Healthcare Fraud Act would prevent duplicative billing, reduce waste, and better protect taxpayer dollars. 


June 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed cybersecurity legislation co-led by Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08). The Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 will ensure small businesses are protected from cybersecurity risks by studying the effects these attacks can have on small businesses. The legislation first passed out of the House Committee on Small Business on May 20, by a bipartisan vote of 23-0.

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