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119th Congress

January 9, 2026

U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan said Friday that a group of local nonprofits financially withdrew from supporting two struggling Scranton hospitals in August after months of covering Commonwealth Health Systems’ losses.

A spokesman for the foundations replied that the arrangement was for 90 days only, the foundations fulfilled their commitment, and there was no request for additional funding at that time.

Issues: Healthcare

January 9, 2026

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr. voted this week in favor of H.R. 6938 — the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026.

This package, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the House by a vote of 397-28.


January 9, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved an appropriations package that includes $6.5 million in federal funding for seven local projects and initiatives Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan backed through the Community Project Funding process.


January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the below statement following a vote to extend the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.

Issues: Healthcare

January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, USA — The House passed a bill on Thursday to extend the expiring health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act. 

Issues: Healthcare

January 8, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. This package, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the House by a vote of 397-28.
Issues: Congress Economy

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Serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania means staying focused on the laws that affect your daily lives. In Congress, I work to sponsor and shape legislation that reflects the priorities of our communities, supporting our veterans, strengthening local jobs and industries, and protecting the values and quality of life that make NEPA home. I encourage you to contact our offices to share your thoughts on legislation and issues that impact you, your family, and our region.


January 7, 2026

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 includes $68 million in federal funding for Tobyhanna Army Depot in Monroe County, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan recently announced.


January 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the House authorized $68 million in funding for Tobyhanna Army Depot in S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA).