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ICYMI: Bresnahan Supports Local Families with Food Bank Donation and Visit
November 10, 2025
Press Release
PITTSTON, PA: This past weekend, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and his team visited the Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank in Pittston to support local families and witness firsthand the critical services provided by the organization.
ICYMI: Bresnahan Helps Reunite Veteran with His Father’s Bronze Star Medal
November 5, 2025
Press Release
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) had the honor of reuniting Vietnam-Era U.S. Army Veteran Don Schaller with his late father’s Bronze Star Medal, a symbol of valor and sacrifice earned during World War II by Technical Sergeant Clyde Schaller.
Issues: Congress Veterans
Bresnahan Champions Helping Our Heroes Act to Support Those Who Keep Our Communities Safe
November 4, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) along with Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) introduced the Helping Our Heroes Act, honoring and supporting the volunteer emergency responders who step up and risk their lives to protect their communities. This bipartisan legislation would incentivize volunteer work, helping local departments recruit and retain more first responders.
Issues: Congress
Bresnahan Introduces Legislation to Prevent Social Security Furloughs During Shutdown
November 3, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: On Friday, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced H.R. 5893, the Guaranteed Uninterrupted Access to Retiree Disbursements, or GUARD, Act. This bipartisan bill ensures the Social Security Administration (SSA) remains fully operational and responsive to the American people during government shutdowns.
Issues: Congress
Bresnahan Statement on Continued Funding for WIC
November 3, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the below statement following the National WIC Association’s announcement that $450 million in additional federal section 32 funding has been allocated to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Issues: Congress
Bresnahan Shares Information Regarding Federal Food Programs as Government Shutdown Continues
October 30, 2025
Press Release
FORTY FORT, PA: As the government shutdown is set to continue into its second month, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) shared the below statement and information regarding his support for the continued funding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Both programs face significant uncertainty as the shutdown continues, putting essential nutrition assistance for families across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the nation at risk.
Issues: Congress
Bresnahan introduces Keep WIC Working Act to protect WIC funding during government shutdown
October 29, 2025
In The News
River Reporter

WASHINGTON, DC — On October 28, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced H.R. 5836, the Keep WIC Working Act, legislation to ensure the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) remains fully funded and operational during any lapse in federal appropriations. The bill would guarantee mothers and young children who depend on WIC do not lose access to vital nutrition due to political dysfunction in Washington.

Rep. Bresnahan first spoke about the legislation in an exclusive with The Hill.

Issues: Congress Healthcare
Bresnahan Introduces Keep WIC Working Act to Protect WIC Funding During Government Shutdown
October 29, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced H.R. 5836, the Keep WIC Working Act, legislation to ensure the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) remains fully funded and operational during any lapse in federal appropriations. The bill would guarantee mothers and young children who depend on WIC do not lose access to vital nutrition due to political dysfunction in Washington.
Issues: Congress
House Republican introduces bill to fund WIC during shutdown
October 28, 2025
In The News
The Hill

Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) on Tuesday introduced a bill to fund the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during the government shutdown, as the funding lapse threatens payments of benefits if it continues.

Issues: Congress Healthcare
Bresnahan issues statement on purchase agreement between Tenor Health and CHS
October 27, 2025
In The News
River Reporter

SCRANTON, PA — On October 24, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the below statement following the announcement of a deal between Tenor Health and Commonwealth Health for Tenor Health to purchase Commonwealth Health’s hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The sale would include Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital, and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Issues: Healthcare