Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
Republican Representative, District 8, Pennsylvania
16 bills237 cosponsored$6.2M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Born and raised in the Wyoming Valley” source
Education
- “earning his degree in Business Administration from the University of Scranton” source
Career
- “A licensed helicopter pilot” source
- “As CEO of Kuharchik Construction” source
- “became the company’s Chief Executive Officer in 2013” source
- “He has served as President of the Luzerne County SPCA” source
- “Rob founded a real estate development group focused on revitalizing and repurposing buildings for small businesses and housing throughout NEPA” source
Public service
Family
- “Rob enjoys life at home in Northeastern Pennsylvania with his wife Chelsea and their playful gray cat Blue” source
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Legislation
HR 10770sponsor
To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to temporarily limit the use of rebates under the 340B Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10626cosponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the State share of the recovery of certain overpayments under the Medicaid program.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1552cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10328sponsor
Badge-to-Business Act
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
HR 10303cosponsor
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a flight deck training program for certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10227cosponsor
INSULIN Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10224sponsor
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".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 9937cosponsor
To amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Substances Import and Export Act to modify the offenses relating to fentanyl, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1449cosponsor
Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9706cosponsor
To require operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of users of such wagering or prediction market platforms, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9530cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit certain cell phone voice communications on aircraft in scheduled passenger interstate or intrastate air transportation.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HR 9502sponsor
Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 9511cosponsor
To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop a flood insurance information tool, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9444cosponsor
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide rest and recuperation leave for employees engaged in wildland firefighting, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9262sponsor
To protect the authority of local governments to make zoning decisions regarding data center development, and to require community benefit agreements as a condition for Federal tax incentives.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1302sponsor
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.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8880cosponsor
Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
HRES 1261cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Voting Record
513 yea153 nay7 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Paige CognettiDemocratic$7.1M raised
- Rob BresnahanRepublican· this member$6.2M raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$6.2M
Small donors $737KLarge individual $1.6MPACs $1.6M
Spent $5.3MCash $909K
2024 cycle$4.5M
Small donors $698KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $687K
Spent $4.5MCash $53K
Top Contributors
INVESTMENTS LIMITED$21K
MILLER STRATEGIES$21K
COINBASE$15K
WINKLEVOSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$14K
GENTEX CORPORATION$14K
VALMORE GP$14K
STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14K
STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$13K
RHL COMPANIES$13K
ATTORNEY$12K
Committees
House Committee on Agriculture
- Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
- Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
House Committee on Small Business
- Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Aviation
- Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- Highways and Transit
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10770: To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to temporarily limit the use of rebates under the 340B Program.
sponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10626: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the State share of the recovery of certain overpayments under the Medicaid program.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HRES 1552: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10328: Badge-to-Business Act
sponsor2026-09-10
legislation
HR 10303: To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a flight deck training program for certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-04
legislation
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
HR 10227: INSULIN Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
HR 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".
sponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
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