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July 7, 2026

MILFORD, PA: Last week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined local officials and community leaders in Milford to celebrate the re-lighting of the Milford Star. The Milford Star, located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, was first lit in 1930 and remained a cherished local landmark until it was removed in 2017. Following outreach from residents, Rep. Bresnahan made restoring the landmark a priority, working with community groups and federal officials to help bring the project across the finish line.


July 3, 2026

WILKES-BARRE — The Shapiro Administration has announced the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program will deliver $226.4 million to nearly 376,000 Pennsylvanians starting this week.

This initial round of rebates began being distributed on Wednesday, July 1, to seniors, widows and widowers, and residents with disabilities who applied for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2025.

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July 3, 2026

EXETER — Town residents and officials, as well as local political leaders, gathered at Exeter Town Hall on Thursday afternoon to not only honor America’s 250th birthday but also to congratulate Eagle Scout Connor Pribula for completing his Eagle Scout project of purchasing and installing 54 American Flags on Wyoming Avenue in the borough.

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The main event was to honor Pribula for his effort to raise money, install hardware, and American flags on telephone poles on Rt. 11 in the borough.


July 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) intent to temporarily classify 7-hydroxymitagynine (7-OH), a chemically manipulated derivative of kratom with opioid-like effects, into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).  


June 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: This week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced legislation to strengthen coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Through this coordination, the Protect Seniors and Veterans from Healthcare Fraud Act would prevent duplicative billing, reduce waste, and better protect taxpayer dollars. 


June 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — The week of Sunday, June 28, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced legislation to strengthen coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Through this coordination, the Protect Seniors and Veterans from Healthcare Fraud Act would prevent duplicative billing, reduce waste, and better protect taxpayer dollars. 

Bresnahan first spoke about his legislation during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Health Subcommittee Hearing on Tuesday, June 30.


June 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed cybersecurity legislation co-led by Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08). The Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026 will ensure small businesses are protected from cybersecurity risks by studying the effects these attacks can have on small businesses. The legislation first passed out of the House Committee on Small Business on May 20, by a bipartisan vote of 23-0.

June 12, 2026

MILFORD, PAPike County Commissioner Matthew Osterberg is proud to announce that he has been successful in reestablishing the historic Star overlooking Milford Borough. The star will once again shine above the community following a collaborative effort involving local organizations, federal officials, community leaders, and the National Park Service.


June 11, 2026

WASHINGTON DC, (WOLF) — Congressman Rob Bresnahan has introduced legislation he says would protect local governments from legal challenges by data center developers and require approved projects receiving federal incentives to provide tangible benefits to the communities where they are built.

The Republican congressman, whose district includes much of Northeastern Pennsylvania, announced the introduction of the Local Control Protection Act on Wednesday.


June 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced the Local Control Protection Act, legislation to curb large corporations’ ability to litigate and attempt to overturn local decisions regarding data centers and ensure approved developments maintain a benefit to the community.