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While the future of many government programs have been put into question in Washington, federal funds are still coming to the Head Start programs of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan announced last month that Head Start programs in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties had received more than $11 million in federal grants. The new funding will support Head Start functions in early-childhood education programs, health and nutrition programs, and family social services.
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.
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.
U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) has announced a $3 million federal grant to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania aimed at facilitating the construction of a T-Hangar building at the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport (MPO). Bresnahan remarked, "This grant is a win for Monroe County and the entire Pocono region," emphasizing that the investment will enhance local airport infrastructure, improve regional connectivity, and support the economy.
This bill delivers on the promise I made to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania by providing the largest working-class tax cuts in American history, eliminating taxes on tips and overtime, and securing the southern border.
We also protect and strengthen Medicaid by cracking down on the fraud, waste and abuse that is driving the program toward collapse. This ensures Medicaid is there for seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable families, not for those who can work but refuse to do so.