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ICYMI: Bresnahan Leads Letter Demanding House Leadership End DHS Shutdown
April 28, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Legislative Affairs sent a memo to Capitol Hill echoing the sentiments of U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08), who last week led his fellow lawmakers in sending a letter urging House Republican leadership to bring an end to the current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown by putting the Senate-passed funding bill on the House Floor.
Issues: Congress National Defense
Bresnahan Hosts VA Secretary Doug Collins for Roundtable with Local Veterans
April 27, 2026
Press Release
KINGSTON, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) welcomed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins to Northeastern Pennsylvania to hear directly from veterans, community leaders, and veteran advocates to discuss how the VA serves those who have served our nation.
Issues: Veterans
Bresnahan Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
April 27, 2026
Press Release
SCRANTON, PA: On Friday, April 24, 2026, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, recognizing outstanding student artists from across Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District.
Issues: Congress Education
Bresnahan Leads Letter Demanding House Leadership End DHS Shutdown
April 24, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) led his fellow lawmakers in sending a letter urging House Republican leadership to bring an end to the current Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown by putting the Senate-passed funding bill on the House Floor. The letter was signed by Reps. Don Bacon (NE-02) and Mike Lawler (NY-17).
Issues: Congress National Defense
Bresnahan Requests $59 Million in Federal Dollars for NEPA Projects
April 14, 2026
Press Release
FORTY FORT, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announce his office submitted 20 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests to the House Committee on Appropriations in advance of Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. The total requested amount is over $59 Million in federal funding.
Issues: Congress
Bresnahan seeks $59 million in federal funding for projects across Northeast PA
April 14, 2026
In The News
FOX 56 WOLF

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. announced he has submitted 20 funding requests totaling more than $59 million for community projects across Northeastern Pennsylvania as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 federal appropriations process.

The requests, submitted through the Community Project Funding (CPF) program, focus on public safety, infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development initiatives throughout the region.

ICYMI: Bresnahan Presents Long-Overdue Medals to Vietnam Veteran
April 8, 2026
Press Release
HAWLEY, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) presented Vietnam Veteran Walter James (Jim) Roos with the military medals he earned during his service, presented for the first time decades after they were awarded.
Issues: Veterans
A long-awaited honor: Vietnam Veteran receives medals after decades
April 7, 2026
In The News
FOX 56 WOLF

Representative Rob Bresnahan honored 80-year-old Walter James Roos, presenting him with four military medals. The recognition was acknowledged for the first time, decades after it was originally awarded.

It was a meaningful day for veteran Walter James Roos. A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant who also served in Thailand and Vietnam.

Bresnahan Urges DEA Take Emergency Action on Dangerous Chemically Manipulated 7-OH
April 7, 2026
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC: On March 27, 2026, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) sent a letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) urging immediate emergency scheduling of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a chemically manipulated derivative of kratom with opioid-like effects. The letter, sent to DEA Administrator Terrance Cole, calls on the agency to use its emergency authority to halt the rapid spread of these high-risk products while permanent scheduling is evaluated.
Bresnahan announces NEPA Leader Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak appointed to national healthcare advisory committee
April 1, 2026
In The News
River Reporter

WASHINGTON, DC — On April 1, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced that Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak, MD, President and CEO of The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, has been appointed to a federal healthcare advisory committee tasked with improving patient care and modernizing the nation’s healthcare system.

Issues: Healthcare