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Rep. Bresnahan co-sponsors Fair Wage Act to raise minimum wage
September 2, 2025
In The News
Times Leader
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. said on Tuesday that every Pennsylvanian who works hard deserves a fair wage that rewards hard work and keeps up with the cost of living.
Issues: Workforce Development
Bresnahan Cosponsors Fair Wage Act for Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he cosponsored the Fair Wage Act, to raise the minimum wage to match the cost-of-living. This bipartisan legislation was first introduced by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). Rep. Bresnahan is the first cosponsor of the Fair Wage Act.
Issues: Congress Workforce Development
What’s in the Farm Bill?
August 29, 2025
In The News
River Reporter
NATIONWIDE — The Farm Bill shapes nearly every part of American agriculture, from family farms and local food systems to nutrition programs and conservation efforts. Lawmakers and farmers say it determines who can access food, how crops are grown, and how farms stay in business amid rising costs and labor challenges.
Issues: Agriculture
Bresnahan Holds Local Food Roundtable; Unveils Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act
August 27, 2025
Press Release
DALLAS, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) held a roundtable and unveiling event for his legislation, the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act.
Issues: Agriculture Congress Small Business
Bresnahan touts food aid bill at Brace’s Orchard in Luzerne County
August 27, 2025
In The News
WVIA

The Trump Administration cancelled a $13 million contract for food aid in March.

Now, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan is trying to pass new legislation to support food banks, farmers and lay the groundwork for the next nationwide agricultural bill, which he called ‘Farm Bill 2.0.’

The U.S. Farm Bill is a package of agricultural bills that range from supporting farmers to running the food stamps or the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).

Issues: Agriculture
Rep. Bresnahan unveils Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act
August 27, 2025
In The News
Times Leader
DALLAS — On a mild, sunny day in Dallas, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. said that far too often, the discussion around alleviating hunger leaves out those who grow, raise and produce food — our local farmers.
Issues: Agriculture
Senator Dave McCormick tours Scranton Army Ammunition Plant
August 20, 2025
In The News
WNEP
SCRANTON, Pa. — Starting as just steel billets before transforming to its final form as powder-coated artillery shells, Senator Dave McCormick got to see the whole process from point A to Z, during a tour of the General Dynamics Scranton Army Ammunition plant.
Issues: National Defense
Bresnahan Introduces Resolution Recognizing 90 Years of Social Security
August 14, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the introduction of a resolution to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. The resolution recognizes the significant impact Social Security has had on ensuring dignity and financial stability for older Americans and reaffirms the House of Representatives’ commitment to preserving the program.
Issues: Congress Healthcare
Republicans tout business benefits from Big, Beautiful Bill
August 13, 2025
In The News
River Reporter
MOUNTAIN TOP, PA — PA-08 Rep. Rob Bresnahan and GOP House Conference Chair Lisa McClain (MI-10) visited i2M, a plastics manufacturing plant in Mountain Top, on Wednesday, August 6. They were there to tout the benefits to businesses and employees from President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill (BBB).
Issues: Workforce Development
House reintroduces LIHWAP water assistance bill
August 11, 2025
In The News
Water Finance & Management

In July, the House of Representatives introduced the bipartisan Low-Income Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act. The legislation would re-establish and make permanent, the first-ever federal water assistance program after funding for the program expired in 2022.

The bill was introduced by Reps. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.), Kim Schrier (D-Wash.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Sharice Davids (D-Kan.). Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) will sponsor the Senate version of the bill.

Issues: Economy