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March 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requesting the release of nearly $600 million of previously unobligated Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funds related to COVID-19 response costs. Rep. Bresnahan joined Rep. Mackenzie in sending the letter, as well as Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Dan Meuser (PA-09), Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), John Joyce (PA-13), Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), and Mike Kelly (PA-16).
Issues:
Healthcare
March 6, 2026
SCRANTON, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) launched the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, inviting high school students across Pennsylvania’s Eighth District to submit their art projects and showcase their talents. The winning artwork will be displayed for a year in the U.S. Capitol.
March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and the House Committee on Agriculture passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, this year’s Farm Bill, by a bipartisan vote of 34-17. The package included Rep. Bresnahan’s legislation, the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act, which 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
Congress
March 4, 2026
HAWLEY, PA: Last week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) visited Wallenpaupack Area School District to announce he secured $3,000,000 in federal funding to put towards the construction of a Career and Technical Center (CTC) in Pike County. The new CTC will serve the Wallenpaupack Area School District and students in Wayne and Pike Counties.
Issues:
Congress
Workforce Development
Education
February 27, 2026
SCRANTON, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) was joined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for visits to Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital, and The Francis S. and Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. Health Sciences Center at Luzerne County Community College (LCCC).
Issues:
Congress
Healthcare
February 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced Lisa Chervanka, a nurse at Regional Hospital of Scranton, as his guest for the State of the Union, which will be delivered by President Trump tomorrow evening.
Issues:
Congress
Healthcare
February 18, 2026
SCRANTON, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) was joined by Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, law enforcement officials, and community partners for a roundtable on public safety initiatives and the importance of local law enforcement.
Issues:
Congress
Law Enforcement
February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced 22 nominations from Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District to the United States Service Academies for the Class of 2030.
February 12, 2026
HONESDALE, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers has been awarded a $936,981 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Health Center Program. The funding will strengthen healthcare access and services for people across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Issues:
Healthcare
February 10, 2026
WILKES-BARRE, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center has been selected for critical infrastructure upgrades as part of a nationwide initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These improvements will directly benefit veterans across Northeastern Pennsylvania, helping ensure the facility remains safe, reliable, and able to deliver the high-quality care our veterans have earned.