Honoring the Life and Legacy of MR. Robert Tambur

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Robert Tambur, a resident of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, and a dedicated athlete, businessman, family man, and philanthropist. Born in the former Pittston Hospital in 1938, Bob was known for the development of Arena Hub Plaza shopping center,…

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Bresnahan, Dingell, Mann, and Frankel Introduce Legislation to Delay 340B Rebate Model, Protect Access to Affordable Medicine

Introduced bipartisan bill to delay 340B drug rebate model implementation to protect patient access.

“Patients and providers should not have to bear the risks of an untested change to a program that helps deliver affordable medicines to communities across the country”

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Bresnahan, Local Realtors, Community Leaders Hold Roundtable on Housing Priorities

Held roundtable with realtors and community leaders on housing priorities.

“Families across Northeastern Pennsylvania are working hard to afford a home, but too many are finding that the cost of buying or renting is out of reach”

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Bresnahan Pushes for Prior Authorization Reform in Congress

Cosponsored bills to reform prior authorization requirements and hold insurance companies accountable.

“Insurance companies have a responsibility to manage healthcare costs, but that should never mean putting profits ahead of patients”

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Bresnahan Announces Grants to The Wright Center to Expand Geriatrics, Family Medicine Programs

Announced $2.8 million in federal grants to The Wright Center for medical education programs.

“The Wright Center understands that improving healthcare is about more than putting a doctor in an exam room”

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Lynette Villano

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Lynette Villano, a cherished member of the Luzerne County community and lifelong northeastern Pennsylvanian who passed away last month. Lynette was born in Wilkes-Barre and spent the majority of her life in West Pittston, where she was an avid member of the community.…

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of MR. Robert Tambour

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Robert Tambour, a resident of Shavertown, Pennsylvania, and a dedicated athlete, businessman, family man, and philanthropist. Born in the former Pittston Hospital in 1938, Bob was known for the development of Arena Hub Plaza shopping center,…

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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”

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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”

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Bresnahan Announces $475K for Luzerne County Community College Nursing Program

Announced $475,175 grant for Luzerne County Community College nursing program expansion.

“Luzerne County Community College is preparing the nurses our hospitals and healthcare providers need right here in Northeastern Pennsylvania”

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Bresnahan Champions Bipartisan Legislation to Give Controllers a Pilot’s-Eye View

Introduced bipartisan bill to establish FAA training program allowing air traffic controllers to observe pilots during flights.

“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”

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Bresnahan Introduces Bill to Cap Insulin Costs for Working Families

Introduced bipartisan bill to cap insulin costs at $35 or 25% of list price monthly.

“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”

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Bresnahan Moves to Name Matamoras Post Office After WWII Veteran Edward Kuhn

Introduced legislation to name Matamoras Post Office after WWII veteran Edward Kuhn.

“When his country called during WWII, Private First Class Edward Kuhn answered”

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Honoring Coach Ed Karpovich

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Coach Ed Karpovich, who retired last month from the University of Scranton golf team after an extraordinary 44 years as head coach. He leaves a lasting mark on countless athletes, including myself, who had the privilege of learning from him. Before coaching, Ed…

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Recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Today, we remember the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have lost their lives to overdose, and we remember the families, friends, and the communities left behind. However, these aren't statistics. They are our neighbors,…

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Bresnahan, Secretary Duffy Push for Infrastructure Improvements at Nanticoke Bridge

Toured infrastructure with Transportation Secretary to highlight bridge and airport improvements needed.

“Bridges don’t care if you are a Republican or a Democrat, everyone needs to get from point A to point B”

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Bresnahan Joins Local Pharmacists to Push for PBM Reform

Joined pharmacists to call for pharmacy benefit manager reforms to lower drug prices.

“When a family walks into a pharmacy and finds out their prescription costs twice as much as they expected, they don’t care which company is responsible for the problem. They just know they can’t afford their medicine”

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Bresnahan Announces $1 Million for Early Childhood Education in Kingston

Announced $1 million in federal funding for early childhood education center expansion in Kingston.

“We need to make it easier for parents to provide for their families. We also need to make sure our communities have the workforce they need to grow”

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Bresnahan Delivers $1.25 Million Investment for Monroe County Wastewater Facility

Announced $1.25 million in federal funding for Monroe County wastewater treatment facility.

“Good infrastructure is about more than meeting today’s needs. It’s about doing our part to leave our communities stronger for the people who come after us”

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Bresnahan Celebrates The Wright Center’s FQHC Designation After 15-Year Effort

Celebrated The Wright Center's Federal Qualified Health Center designation after 15-year effort.

“Today’s announcement is a big win for families across Northeastern Pennsylvania”

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Wright Center designated a Federally Qualified Health Center, plans new clinic in Monroe County

Announced Wright Center's FQHC designation and new Monroe County clinic opening.

“means more resources to bring affordable, quality care to the people who need it most.”

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ICYMI: Bresnahan Joins Vice President Vance at White House Anti-Fraud Task Force Roundtable

Joined Vice President Vance at White House roundtable on combating fraud and government waste.

“The American people expect their tax dollars to be spent wisely, not lost to fraud, waste, or abuse”

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Bresnahan joins Vice President Vance at White House Anti-Fraud Task Force Roundtable

Attended White House Anti-Fraud Task Force roundtable focused on combating fraud and protecting taxpayer dollars.

“The American people expect their tax dollars to be spent wisely, not lost to fraud, waste, or abuse”

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City of Wilkes-Barre gets nearly $400,000 for new police vehicles

City of Wilkes-Barre awarded nearly $400,000 for five new police vehicles.

“Today is about making sure the men and women who work every day to keep our neighborhoods safe have the resources they need to do their jobs effectively, safely”

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Bresnahan Kicks Off National Night Out Week with $372,415 in Federal Funding for Wilkes-Barre Police Department

Secured $372,415 in federal funding for Wilkes-Barre police vehicles and equipment.

“Today is about making sure the men and women who work every day to keep our neighborhoods safe have the resources they need to do their jobs effectively safely”

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