Press Releases

Bresnahan Cosponsors Fair Wage Act for Labor Day
September 1, 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he cosponsored the Fair Wage Act, to raise the minimum wage to match the cost-of-living. This bipartisan legislation was first introduced by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). Rep. Bresnahan is the first cosponsor of the Fair Wage Act.
Issues: Congress Workforce Development
Bresnahan Holds Local Food Roundtable; Unveils Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act
August 27, 2025
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DALLAS, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) held a roundtable and unveiling event for his legislation, the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act.
Issues: Agriculture Congress Small Business
Bresnahan Introduces Resolution Recognizing 90 Years of Social Security
August 14, 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the introduction of a resolution to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. The resolution recognizes the significant impact Social Security has had on ensuring dignity and financial stability for older Americans and reaffirms the House of Representatives’ commitment to preserving the program.
Issues: Congress Healthcare
Bresnahan Welcomes Chairwoman McClain to Northeastern Pennsylvania
August 7, 2025
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MOUNTAIN TOP, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) welcomed House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-10) to local manufacturing plant i2M as part of her One Big Beautiful Tour.
Issues: Congress Small Business Workforce Development Economy
Bresnahan Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Put Local Food on Local Tables
July 30, 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) led a bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act 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
Bresnahan Introduces Legislation to Increase Enrollment in Registered Apprenticeships
July 23, 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act.
Issues: Workforce Development Education
Bresnahan Introduces Legislation to Study the Benefits of FEMA Mitigation Efforts
July 18, 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC: On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and John Garamendi (CA-08) formally introduced H.R. 4426, the Studying Mitigation and Reporting Transparently (SMART) Act. This bipartisan legislation would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to study and report on the cost-benefit of their mitigation activities.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Bresnahan Welcomes Vice President Vance to West Pittston
July 16, 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) welcomed Vice President JD Vance to Northeastern Pennsylvania for an event at Don’s Machine Shop in West Pittston, PA, to highlight the working-class tax cuts signed into law earlier this month.
Issues: Congress Small Business
Bresnahan Celebrates $25 Billion Energy Investment in NEPA
July 15, 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement following the announcement by Blackstone Infrastructure to invest $25 billion in Northeastern Pennsylvania to build new natural gas power plants.

Issues: Energy
Bresnahan Highlights Major Milestones and District Impact in First Six Months
July 10, 2025
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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.
Issues: Congress