U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 8th District
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
Position · +0.26
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 50%
- Labor and Employment 33%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Small Business
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Taxation
- Water Resources Development
- Age
- 36
2026 election
On the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
Facing
- DPaige Cognetti$4.6M
Bottom line
- Breaks with Republicans more often than all but 5 of the 219 House Republicans: sided with them on 92% of party-line votes (median 98%).
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Democrats on 19% of contested votes, more than 92% of House members.
- Breaks with Republicans most on Agriculture and Food: voted against them on 50% of party-line votes (4 of 8), against 13% for most Republicans.
- Faces Paige Cognetti (D) in November; has raised $5.2M to $4.6M.
Where Bresnahan has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Agriculture · 25th in seniority on the majority side
- Small Business · 9th in seniority on the majority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 26th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 3428 Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2987 CEASE Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 1286 Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Bresnahan’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Bresnahan breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Bresnahan voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 50% · 4 of 8 party 13%
- Labor and Employment 33% · 3 of 9 party 0%
- Economics and Public Finance 26% · 13 of 50 party 7%
Every issue Pro See all 7 issues where Bresnahan has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Bresnahan broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Faster Labor Contracts ActOn Passage · This bill establishes mandatory deadlines for parties negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and provides for…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.On Motion to Discharge · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Ukraine Support ActOn Passage · This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2)…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027On Passage · This bill provides FY2027 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Bresnahan is saying
All 18 statements and posts-
Bresnahan Announces $200,000 for Local Head Start Programs
Announced $248,247 in federal funding for Head Start programs in two Pennsylvania counties.
“Every child deserves the chance to walk into the classroom ready to learn and succeed.”
EducationAI-read
-
Bresnahan and President Trump Deliver on Promise to Reverse Obama-Era “Rain Tax” Mandate
Praised President Trump's executive order reversing the Obama-era stormwater mandate affecting Luzerne County.
“For too long, families in Luzerne County have opened their mailbox to find a bill for the rain that falls on their own roofs and driveways, all to fund a faraway cleanup effort that has fallen dramatically short of its goals after four decades and tens of billions of dollars.”
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Executive Order RevocationEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
-
Bresnahan Announces $475K for Luzerne County Community College Nursing Program
Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced that Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) has been awarded a $475,175 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand its nursing program.
“Luzerne County Community College is preparing the nurses our hospitals and healthcare providers need right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania.”
-
Bresnahan Champions Bipartisan Legislation to Give Controllers a Pilot’s-Eye View
On Friday, September 4, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined Reps. Nellie Pou (NJ-09) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03) to introduce the bipartisan Flight Logistics Initiative to Gain Heightened Travel Data and Enhance…
“Pilots and air traffic controllers work together every day to keep our skies safe, but very few see their partner’s side of the job.”
-
Bresnahan Introduces Bill to Cap Insulin Costs for Working Families
Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced the INSULIN Act, bipartisan legislation to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35, or 25% of the list price per month, for all Americans with diabetes.
“Diabetes stole the lives of 100,000 Americans last year. Tens of millions of Americans are living with diabetes, and for many, insulin is a matter of life and death.”
-
Bresnahan Moves to Name Matamoras Post Office After WWII Veteran Edward Kuhn
Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced legislation to name the Matamoras, Pennsylvania Post Office after Private First Class Edward Kuhn, a World War II veteran, photographer, mailman, and longtime Matamoras…
“When his country called during WWII, Private First Class Edward Kuhn answered.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bresnahan voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 119 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Bresnahan’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 20
- Action in committee 8
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 3
- Became law 0
20 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 17 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 22 sponsored billsSponsored 22 (House median 25) · cosponsored 316 (median 289), 70 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Taxation, Water Resources Development.
- H.R. 9262 Local Control Protection ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10328 Badge-to-Business ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10224 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6 Pennsylvania Avenue in Matamoras, Pennsylvania, as the "PFC Edward Kuhn Memorial Post Office".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6022 Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4782 Local Farmers Feeding our Communities ActEnables local farmers to supply food to their communities. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1302 Designating May 2026 as "National Electrical Safety Month" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Electrical Safety Month" to raise awareness of electrical hazards in homes, schools, and workplaces and the action citizens can take to protect against electrically related hazards.Energy · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9502 Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026Establishes protections and enforcement measures against health care fraud targeting seniors and veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7488 CFTC Office of the Chief Economist Act of 2026Establishes or modifies the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's chief economist office. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Feb 11, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 93% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 49% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 67% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 70% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Commerce | 26 | 92% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 54% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 85% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 55% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Bresnahan voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RNick LaLotaNY-197%agreement
- RThomas H. Kean, Jr.NJ-797%agreement
- RMike JohnsonLA-496%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Bresnahan most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Bresnahan’s campaign raised $5.2M: $1.9M (36%) from individuals and $1.4M (26%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.6M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Bresnahan
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 380.
- Bentley Systems Corporate PAC
- Laborers' International Union of North America Labor union PAC
- American Hospital Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Bresnahan this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBresnahan’s own leadership PAC: Nepa Next PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, PA-8Republican2025–present
Seat
- State
- Pennsylvania
- District
- 8
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 36
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5546
1133 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Scotrun, Forty-Fort, Hazleton, Scranton
- Website
- bresnahan.house.gov
- RepBresnahan
- RepBresnahan
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
Oathstar ID osp_3t62j0y7fp