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119th Congress

May 26, 2026

SCOTT TWP.  — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joined Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan for a roundtable discussion with local farmers Tuesday before signing a disaster declaration to support Pennsylvania growers impacted by a devastating April freeze.

Issues: Agriculture

May 26, 2026

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The livestock were listening as legislators from Washington, D.C. came to Lackawanna County to provide aid for farmers.

Congressman Rob Bresnahan and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins held a roundtable with local farmers at Apple Wood Farm in Scott Township.

Issues: Agriculture

May 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC: U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr. (PA-08) voted to deliver the largest bridge investment in American history, putting real money into the roads and bridges that working families in Northeastern Pennsylvania depend on every day.


May 22, 2026

WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan Jr., R-Dallas Township, voted this week to deliver the largest bridge investment in American history, putting real money into the roads and bridges that working families in Northeastern Pennsylvania depend on every day.


May 21, 2026

A bipartisan resolution sponsored on May 19 by U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) aims to raise awareness about electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces, as well as the actions that Americans could take to protect against electrically related hazards.

“Electrical safety isn’t just a technical concern, it’s a public safety priority,” Rep. Bresnahan said. “By investing in education, preparedness, and a skilled workforce, we can help prevent accidents and save lives.”

Issues: Energy

May 20, 2026

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


May 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — On Wed. May 20, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the Small Business Competitions Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026, legislation he co-led, passed out the House Committee on Small Business. His legislation, which passed unanimously by a bipartisan vote of 23-0, will ensure small businesses are protected from cybersecurity risks by studying the effects these attacks can have on small businesses.

Issues: Small Business

May 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced a resolution to designate May 2026 as National Electrical Safety Month. The legislation highlights the importance of educating the public on basic electrical safety principles that prevent serious injuries, fatalities, and property damage.

May 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released $600 million in previously unobligated FEMA Public Assistance funds related to COVID-19 response costs. This announcement comes less than two months after Rep. Bresnahan sent a letter to DHS urging the release.

May 12, 2026
KINGSTON, PA: In recognition of National Police Week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined officers from the Kingston Borough Police Department for a ride-along on Monday afternoon to observe day-to-day policing. The ride-along followed the recent announcement of a $1.14 million Community Project Funding (CPF) investment for the Kingston Borough Police Department.
Issues: Law Enforcement