Press Releases
July 18, 2025
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.
July 16, 2025
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.
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Small Business
July 15, 2025
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.
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Energy
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.
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July 9, 2025
POCONO, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced a $3 million grant to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the construction of a T-Hangar building at the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO).
July 3, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House passed the budget reconciliation package by a vote of 218-214.
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July 1, 2025
DRUMS, PA: Yesterday, 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).
June 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined Congressional leaders and Presidential Cabinet Members to honor World War II veteran Sgt. Joseph Drake of Hawley, PA with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor presented by Congress. Sgt. Drake and Pfc. John Wardell accepted the medal on behalf of all WWII Army Rangers.
June 25, 2025
WILKES-BARRE, PA: Today, 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 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the official launch of the Congressional App Challenge for students across Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District. This annual competition is a fantastic opportunity for middle and high school students across Northeastern Pennsylvania to dive into the world of STEM, coding, and computer science through hands-on experience.