Rob Bresnahan
Sourced recordU.S. House - PA District 08 · Congressional District 8
REPUBLICANPennsylvaniaOpenFEC
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Profile Snapshot
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Robert Paul Bresnahan Jr. is an American politician and businessman serving as the United States representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district since 2025. He is a member of the Republican Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - PA District 08
District
Congressional District 8
Party
REPUBLICAN
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Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Honesty
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Transparency
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Abuse of Power
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Support for Law Enforcement
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
24/25 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 24 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialRob Bresnahan is a candidate for U.S. House - PA District 08profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $5,234,585.93 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti to face Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania’s 8th District general election - Washington Examiner
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bresnahan Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition - Representative Rob Bresnahan | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: See photos of 8th District candidates Rob Bresnahan, Paige Cognetti - Pocono Record
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bresnahan Launches Art Competition for NEPA Students - Representative Rob Bresnahan | (.gov)
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HR 9502Sponsor
Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-29Fiscal Responsibility
2026-06-29: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.
HR 9262Sponsor
Local Control Protection Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-11National Security
2026-06-11: 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.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-19Fiscal Responsibility
2026-05-19: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 7488Sponsor
CFTC Office of the Chief Economist Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-02-11
2026-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
HR 6934Sponsor
National Flood Insurance Program Affordability Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-12-30National Security
2025-12-30: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 6075Sponsor
Water Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2025
Congress 119Introduced 2025-11-18
2025-11-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
HR 6022Sponsor
Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-11-12National Security
2025-11-12: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 5905Sponsor
Helping Our Heroes Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-11-04
2025-11-04: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 5836Sponsor
Keep WIC Working Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-10-28Fiscal Responsibility
2025-10-28: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
HR 5695Sponsor
No Taxation Without Operation Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-10-06Fiscal Responsibility
2025-10-06: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Voting Record Feed
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H RES 988Economy
Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
House · 2026-01-13
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H R 2262Economy
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
House · 2026-01-13
NaySource
H RES 988Economy
Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
House · 2026-01-13
YeaSource
H R 6504National Security
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
House · 2026-01-12
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H R 2683Technology
Remote Access Security Act
House · 2026-01-12
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H R 6500National Security
AGOA Extension Act
House · 2026-01-12
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H R 5184Economy
Affordable HOMES Act
House · 2026-01-09
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H R 504
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
House · 2026-01-08
NaySource
H R 1834
Breaking the Gridlock Act
House · 2026-01-08
YeaSource
H R 131
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
House · 2026-01-08
NaySource
H RES 780
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
House · 2026-01-08
YeaSource
H R 6938Fiscal Responsibility
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
House · 2026-01-08
YeaSource
Public Statements
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News They Are In
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Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti to face Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Pennsylvania’s 8th District general election - Washington Examiner
0.82Washington Examiner · 2026-05-19
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Bresnahan Announces Winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition - Representative Rob Bresnahan | (.gov)
1.00Representative Rob Bresnahan | (.gov) · 2026-04-27
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See photos of 8th District candidates Rob Bresnahan, Paige Cognetti - Pocono Record
0.82Pocono Record · 2026-04-15
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Bresnahan Launches Art Competition for NEPA Students - Representative Rob Bresnahan | (.gov)
1.00Representative Rob Bresnahan | (.gov) · 2026-03-06
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