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This Bill Would Give Your Community More Money To Build Its Own Transportation Future
February 10, 2026
In The News
Streets Blog USA

A new bill would finally restore basic fairness to federal transportation law by giving metro regions the money they deserve to build the transportation networks they need — rather than letting state DOTs monopolize those funds to build endless highways.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Bresnahan Announces Funding for Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
February 10, 2026
Press Release
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.
Bresnahan Honored by Federal Union Workers as Outstanding New Member of Congress
February 9, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) was awarded “Outstanding New Member of Congress” by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). Rep. Bresnahan accepted the award and gave remarks at the opening session of AFGE’s 2026 Legislative Conference.
Issues: Congress Law Enforcement Workforce Development
ICYMI: Bresnahan: Hospital Sale “Testament to the Dedication and Collaboration of Local, State, and Community Partners”
February 5, 2026
Press Release
SCRANTON, PA: This week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) penned an opinion editorial on the approval and sale of Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital, and Wilkes-Barre General to Tenor Health from their current owner, Commonwealth Health. The piece first appeared in The Times Tribune on February 3.
Investigation ongoing in Dickson City hospital blaze
February 5, 2026
In The News
Scranton Times-Tribune

DICKSON CITY — The fire that tore through parts of Lehigh Valley Hospital-Dickson City late Wednesday and forced the evacuation of 77 patients in frigid temperatures prompted a multifront response that continued Thursday, with investigators probing the blaze and other local hospitals caring for patients transferred amid the emergency.

Issues: Healthcare
What They Are Saying: Local Stakeholders Praise Bresnahan’s Work Delivering Federal Investment to NEPA
February 4, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Community leaders across Northeastern Pennsylvania are applauding U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) for securing federal funding in the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 to support several local projects throughout the region.
Issues: Economy
Bresnahan secures $9 million for NEPA projects
February 4, 2026
In The News
River Reporter

WASHINGTON, DC — On February 3, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted to reopen and fund the government. The package includes critical funding for national security and defense, health and human services initiatives, housing programs, infrastructure and more, according to Bresnahan's office.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Community worked together to close crucial hospital sale
February 3, 2026
In The News
The Times-Tribune

On Dec. 16, 2024, 17 days before I was sworn into Congress, I joined community leaders to discuss the potential closure of three local hospitals, Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital and Wilkes-Barre General, after a deal between WoodBridge Healthcare and Community Health Systems fell through. It was clear that what was truly at stake was the future of local healthcare in Northeast Pennsylvania. I vowed to make protecting it a top priority.

Issues: Healthcare
Community worked together to close crucial hospital sale
February 3, 2026
In The News
The Times-Tribune

On Dec. 16, 2024, 17 days before I was sworn into Congress, I joined community leaders to discuss the potential closure of three local hospitals, Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital and Wilkes-Barre General, after a deal between WoodBridge Healthcare and Community Health Systems fell through. It was clear that what was truly at stake was the future of local healthcare in Northeast Pennsylvania. I vowed to make protecting it a top priority.

Issues: Healthcare
Bresnahan Votes to Reopen Government, Secures $9 Million for NEPA Projects
February 3, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted to reopen and fund the government. The package includes critical funding for national security and defense, health and human services initiatives, housing programs, infrastructure, and more.
Issues: Economy