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April 24, 2025

Bipartisan legislation offered on April 21 by U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) would ensure that earnings from employment and training programs do not decrease Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Employment (SNAP) benefits for Americans in need. 

“Work is not a dirty word,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “In northeastern Pennsylvania and across the country, we are facing a skilled-workforce shortage, and businesses are in desperate need of those ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. 

Issues: Congress

April 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced his cosponsorship of H.J.Res.12, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to limit the number of terms a Member of Congress may serve.
Issues: Congress

April 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced that his district office is seeking a qualified veteran or Gold Star Family member for a paid, full-time position through the House of Representatives’ Green and Gold Congressional Aide Program.
Issues: Congress Veterans

April 22, 2025

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr., on Tuesday said Northeastern Pennsylvania and the country are facing a skilled-workforce shortage, and businesses are in desperate need of those ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work.

“Work is not a dirty word,” said Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township. “This is exactly why we should not punish taking advantage of learn-as-you-earn programs and forcing workers to choose between participation in proven SNAP E&T programs and being able to receive their nutrition benefits.”


April 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08), along with Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Max Miller (OH-07), and Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced the Training and Nutrition Stability Act.

April 18, 2025

EIGHTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, PA — U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he and 11 of his Republican colleagues sent a letter sent to House Republican Leadership on the signers’ commitment to protecting Medicaid. The letter was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie.


April 17, 2025

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. on Thursday announced he and 11 of his Republican colleagues sent a letter to House Republican Leadership on the signers’ commitment to protecting Medicaid.

Rep. Bresnahan, R-Dallas Township, said the letter was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie. 

Issues: Congress Economy

April 17, 2025
Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he and 11 of his Republican colleagues sent a letter sent to House Republican Leadership on the signers’ commitment to protecting Medicaid. The letter was sent to Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie.
Issues: Congress Economy

April 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement on his first 100 days as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Issues: Congress

April 15, 2025

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defended President Donald Trump's use of tariffs and trade policy during tours through Lebanon County farms Monday, saying economic prosperity for farmers is on the way.

Issues: Agriculture