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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · PENNSYLVANIA · 8TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · PA-8 · REP
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. has represented Pennsylvania’s 8th district in the U.S. House since 2025. On the November 3, 2026 ballot for re-election.
Bresnahan is a businessman who won election to Congress in 2024.
Bresnahan's education includes Wyoming Seminary (2008) and the University of Scranton (2012). A businessman, Bresnahan won election to the U.S. House in 2024 and began serving in 2025.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2025
- Age
- 36
- Committees
- 3
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2025
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 36
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Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. at a glance
NET READER RATING
NO CHANGE IN 30 DAYS−13
▲ 55 GOOD LOOK126 VOTES71 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 28 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSPennsylvania Rep. Rob Bresnahan Calls Out Paige Cognetti for Firing Tea… Breitbart · Oct 4STATED POSITIONS
2026 PA U.S. House district 8 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 99%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 7 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 92%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 6 points below the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 45%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 15%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 3 of 20 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUN 09Faster Labor Contracts ActYEA
JUN 09Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contr…YEA
JUN 04Ukraine Support ActYEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSRobert P. Bresnahan, Jr.’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. in the 119th Congress
20Sponsored
3Out of cmte
3Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored20
Out of committee3
Passed House3
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 3428 | Mid-Atlantic River Basin Commissions Review ActWATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2987 | CEASE Act of 2025COMMERCE | Passed House | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1286 | Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Passed House | 18 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10328 | Badge-to-Business ActCOMMERCE | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| 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 | 14 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9502 | Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9262 | Local Control Protection ActTAXATION | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7488 | CFTC Office of the Chief Economist Act of 2026FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4782 | Local Farmers Feeding our Communities ActAGRICULTURE AND FOOD | Introduced | 73 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6934 | National Flood Insurance Program Affordability ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6075 | Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | Introduced | 22 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6022 | Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 9 COSPON. |
Plus 315 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.’s committee assignments
Agriculture
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESCommodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural DevelopmentConservation, Research, and Biotechnology
Small Business
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESEconomic Growth, Tax, and Capital AccessInnovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
SUBCOMMITTEESAviationEconomic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency ManagementHighways and Transit
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2025 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · PA-8 2025–
- 2025 – NOWU.S. House · PA-8
- BORN
- April 22, 1990 · Kingston, Pennsylvania
- EDUCATION
- Wyoming Seminary, 2008 · University of Scranton, 2012
2026 election: Pennsylvania’s 8th District
NEXT ELECTION · PA-8
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+1.6ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Paige CognettiDEM$4.6M raised
STATED POSITIONS
2026 PA U.S. House district 8 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.’s stated positions and sources
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Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $5.2M
- CASH ON HAND
- $2.6M
- SPENT
- $2.7M
- DEBT
- $777K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.9M · 56.8%
- PACs
- $1.4M · 41.4%
- Party
- $5K · 0.2%
- Self-funding
- $56K · 1.7%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $98K
- Earmarked gifts · 60 donors
- $88K
- From the PAC itself
- $10K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SUPER PACS UDP FUNDED
- Edw Action Fund28% of its money from UDP
- OPPOSING $249K
ALSO TO COMMITTEES TIED TO THIS PERSON (NOT IN THE TOTAL)
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.- Grow The Majorityjoint fundraising, 89 committees
- $263K
TOP DONORS
Levy, Edward C JrEdward C. Levy · CHAIRMAN$7K
Griffin, KennethSelf-Employed · FOUNDER CEO$7K
Choi, EmilieCoinbase · PRESIDENT$7K
Grossman, SanfordNone · RETIRED$7K
Grossman, NaavaNone · RETIRED$7K
Schwarzman, StephenBlackstone · CHAIRMAN$7K
Schwarzman, ChristineNone · RETIRED$7K
Purcell, Philip J.None · RETIRED$7K
Gilliam, RichardCumberland Development · PRESIDENT$7K
Crotty, ThomasNone · RETIRED$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $498K
- OPPOSING
- $3.2M
Hmp$0 / $1.3M
Giffords PAC$0 / $860K
Ab PAC$0 / $501K
America First Agriculture Action INC.$360K / $0
Nrdc Action Votes$0 / $250K
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$1.1M
Administrative$325K
Advertising$151K
Fundraising$126K
Loan-Repayments$60K
How to contact Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
1133 Longworth House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-3808(202) 225-5546Call (202) 225-5546PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE
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Press Release: Rob Bresnahan Announces Funding for Local Head Start Programs
Bresnahan announced more than $200,000 in federal Head Start funding for programs in Monroe and Lackawanna counties.
Education▲ 1 · ▼ 0
MOST RATEDThetimes-tribune
House passes bill to restrict congressional stock trading with Bresnahan's support
Bresnahan voted for a bill restricting congressional stock trading that also includes voter ID requirements.
Ethics50%
Breitbart
Pennsylvania Rep. Rob Bresnahan Calls Out Paige Cognetti for Firing Teachers, Pushing to Disarm Police: 'Cognetti and Her Allies Are Full of Baloney'
Bresnahan launched a campaign ad accusing Cognetti of misrepresenting his stock trades and criticizing her record.
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Thetimes-tribune
8TH DISTRICT AD WATCH: A further look at Bresnahan and stock trading
The article examines his stock trades and checks claims about them in a campaign mailer.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
Spotlight PA
Pa. election 2026: Where Bresnahan, Cognetti stand on tax policies, affordability, and jobs
Bresnahan’s record and positions on taxes, affordability, and jobs are compared with those of his challenger.
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Thetimes-tribune
Bresnahan, Cognetti commit to debate in 8th District midterm matchup
Bresnahan agreed to debate Cognetti and used a campaign statement to criticize her record and political ties.
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MOST RATEDCBS News
GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan campaigns on data center limits while investing in industry
Bresnahan is campaigning for local control of data centers while his disclosures show investments tied to the industry.
Elections75%
PoliticsPA
Congressional Vulnerability Rankings – Fall 2026
Bresnahan ranks third, with the article also examining scrutiny of his stock trades and investments.
Elections78%
Thetimes-tribune
GOP Medicaid cuts hurt care workers
The letter accuses Bresnahan of breaking his Medicaid pledge and says cuts could harm recipients and care workers.
Health care▲ 0 · ▼ 2
The Daily Beast
Pennsylvania Representative Rob Bresnahan With Secret Helicopter Blew Thousands on Private Jet Flight
His disclosures and private flights draw scrutiny because the article contrasts them with his public image as an everyman.
Ethics71%
Raw Story
GOP schism erupts over whether to keep paying 'convicted fraudster's' consulting firm
The article reports that Representative Rob Bresnahan’s campaign continues working with Better Mousetrap Digital.
Budget▲ 1 · ▼ 3
MOST RATEDWashington Examiner · 5 MIN READ
Swing-district Republican touts Trump blow against 'rain tax'
Bresnahan says Trump's order could ease the federal pressure behind rainwater fees paid by constituents in his district.
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