Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Bresnahan has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Bresnahan is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Bresnahan votes Yes on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Bresnahan votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Bresnahan votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Bresnahan votes to cancel 23 and against cancelling 0, and did not vote on 1. The rules Bresnahan votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (7), Environmental Protection Agency (6), Energy (4), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), District of Columbia government (1), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).
Bresnahan votes the same way as most House Republicans on all 58 of these Yes and No votes.
Bresnahan did not vote on the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 and the law that cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do.
Votes on laws that passed
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Lets farmers and ranchers get emergency conservation money up front after a disaster, instead of paying first and waiting for reimbursement.
A package of housing measures intended to increase the supply of homes.
Allows phone emergency alerts to be sent when a shark attack happens nearby.
Protects Alaska Native artists' right to make and sell handicrafts from walrus ivory and other marine mammal materials.
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Authorizes a major VA medical facility project in St. Louis, Missouri.
Gives certain licensed hydropower projects more time to start construction.
Sets deadlines for the Bureau of Indian Affairs to process mortgage paperwork for homes and businesses on tribal land.
Extends again the surveillance authority that lets intelligence agencies collect the communications of foreigners abroad from U.S. providers without individual warrants.
Cancels a federal order that had closed about 225,000 acres of national forest in northeastern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters, to new mining leases for 20 years.
Renews the federal programs that set aside research money for small businesses.
Cancels a District of Columbia law that changed how D.C.'s income and business taxes follow federal tax rules.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for the Commerce and Justice Departments, science agencies, energy and water programs, the Interior Department and the EPA.
Renews the Congressional Award program, which recognizes young people for service and achievement.
When the IRS postpones a tax deadline after a disaster, the time allowed to claim a refund is now extended to match.
Requires federal agencies to publish digital maps of the rules for boating and fishing on federal waterways.
Protects 40 acres at the Wounded Knee massacre site as land owned by the Oglala Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes.
The annual defense policy law.
Cancels a land agency decision that limited oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Cancels a land agency plan for northeastern Wyoming that ended new federal coal leasing in the Buffalo area.
Cancels a land agency plan for central Alaska that set aside large areas for conservation and limited development.
Cancels a land agency plan for federal lands in North Dakota that limited where coal, oil and gas could be leased.
Cancels a land agency plan for eastern Montana that ended new federal coal leasing in the Miles City area.
Cancels a land agency plan that limited oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Renews federal programs for preventing and treating opioid addiction and supporting recovery.
Raises the special pension paid to Medal of Honor recipients.
Requires the Justice Department to publish its unclassified records on Jeffrey Epstein in a searchable form within 30 days.
Ends the 43-day government shutdown of fall 2025.
Renames the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Texas for Jocelyn Nungaray.
Lets the IRS push back tax deadlines for people in areas where a governor has declared a disaster, without waiting for a federal declaration.
Creates the first federal rules for payment stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar).
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in the most restricted drug category, which carries the strictest criminal penalties, and eases registration for researchers who study them.
Renames the Salem Maritime site in Massachusetts a National Historical Park and orders a study of expanding its boundary.
Changes the rule that required Alaska Native village corporations to hand land to the State of Alaska to be kept for future cities.
Cancels an EPA rule that had stopped certain large sources of toxic air pollution from being moved into a less strictly regulated category.
Cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California set stricter smog-pollution limits for heavy-duty truck engines.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California require truck makers to sell a rising share of zero-emission trucks.
Cancels an EPA rule that tightened limits on toxic air emissions from tire manufacturing plants.
Cancels a National Park Service rule that restricted where off-road vehicles could drive in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Makes it a federal crime to publish intimate images of a person without consent, including AI-generated ones, and requires online platforms to remove them within 48 hours of a victim's request.
Cancels a rule that would have put the largest digital payment apps under the consumer bureau's regular supervision.
Cancels a consumer bureau rule that would have limited overdraft fees at the largest banks and credit unions.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
Cancels an Energy Department rule on how appliance makers certify, label and report the energy use of their products.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters.
Funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, mostly at the prior year's levels, with more for defense and less for non-defense programs.
Cancels a rule that required offshore oil and gas leaseholders to submit archaeological surveys of the seabed before drilling.
Cancels an EPA rule that set up how oil and gas facilities would be charged a fee for excess methane emissions.
Requires immigration authorities to detain non-citizens without legal status who are charged with, arrested for or convicted of theft-related crimes, assaulting a police officer, or crimes causing death or serious injury.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 8 laws and 2 executive orders.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
13 excerpts
- Chesapeake Bay Protection and RestorationSeptember 16, 2026
Bresnahan and President Trump Deliver on Promise to Reverse Obama-Era “Rain Tax” Mandate
“This Executive Order removes the mandate established by Executive Order 13508, issued by President Obama, that threatened Northeastern Pennsylvania communities with fines if they did not comply. The Executive Order can be found here, and the fact sheet can be found here.”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026January 22, 2026
Bresnahan Votes to Fully Fund Government and Bring Home $11.4 Million to NEPA
“WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 and H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R. 7147 passed the House by a vote of 220-207, and H.R. 7148, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the House by”
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Bresnahan Votes to Fully Fund Government and Bring Home $11.4 Million to NEPA
“WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 and H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R. 7147 passed the House by a vote of 220-207, and H.R. 7148, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the House by”
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Bresnahan Votes to Fully Fund Government and Bring Home $11.4 Million to NEPA
“Supports the implementation of Executive Order 14278 “ Preparing Americans for High-Paying Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future” by providing $285 million to support the Trump Administration’s goal of surpassing one million new active apprentices.”
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026January 8, 2026
Bresnahan Votes to Bring Home $6.5 Million for NEPA Projects and Fund Critical Programs
“WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. This package, which includes three of the 12 appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, passed the House by a vote of 397-28.”
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026January 6, 2026
Bresnahan, House Authorize $68 Million for Tobyhanna Army Depot
“WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the House authorized $68 million in funding for Tobyhanna Army Depot in S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA).”
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- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026December 12, 2025
ICYMI: Bresnahan Votes to Authorize $68 Million for Tobyhanna Army Depot, Military Pay Raises
“WASHINGTON, DC: This week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of S. 1071, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), which passed the House by a vote of 312-112.”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026November 12, 2025
Bresnahan Votes to Reopen Government; Funds Essential Support Programs
“WASHINGTON, DC: Tonight, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to reopen the government. The legislation, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 222-209, will fund the government through January 30, 2026.”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026October 8, 2025
Bresnahan Unveils No Taxation Without Operation Act to End Washington’s Double Standard
“Rep. Bresnahan voted for H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, which would extend government funding through November 21, 2025. This continuing resolution (CR) currently sits with the U.S. Senate.”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026September 23, 2025
“Rep. Bresnahan voted for H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, which would extend government funding through November 21, 2025. This continuing resolution (CR) currently sits with the U.S. Senate.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMay 22, 2025
Bresnahan Statement on Reconciliation Vote
“WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, by a vote of 215-214-1.”
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025March 11, 2025
Bresnahan Votes to Fund Government, Prevent Shutdown
“WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which passed the House by a vote of 217-213. The continuing resolution provides funding to operate the Federal government through September 30, 2025.”
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Bresnahan Votes to Fund Government, Prevent Shutdown
“WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which passed the House by a vote of 217-213. The continuing resolution provides funding to operate the Federal government through September 30, 2025.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 18 spending items this member requested, $23,177,168 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| Jewish Community Alliance of Northeastern Pennsylvania | Public Law 119-37 | Early Childhood Care Learning Center in Kingston, PARural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | PA | $1,000,000 |
| West End Fire Company | Public Law 119-37 | West End Fire Co. Fire Trucks in Chestnuthill Township, PARural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | PA | $1,170,000 |
| Kingston Municipal Police Department | Public Law 119-74 | Kingston Municipal Police Department Equipment and Technology UpgradesDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,144,790 |
| City of Wilkes-Barre | Public Law 119-74 | City of Wilkes-Barre Police Equipment UpgradesDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $372,415 |
| Monroe County District Attorney | Public Law 119-74 | Monroe County DA Opioid Crimes SectionDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,020,379 |
| City of Scranton | Public Law 119-74 | Scranton Police Department Public Safety Equipment UpgradesDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $500,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e PA Dallas Area Mu Authority for InfrastructurProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e PA Milford Boroug Extension ProEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,250,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e PA Monroe County Treatment ProEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,250,000 |
| Kingston Municipal Police Department | Public Law 119-74 | Kingston Municipal Police Department Equipment and Technology UpgradesDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,144,790 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| City of Wilkes-Barre | Public Law 119-74 | City of Wilkes-Barre Police Equipment UpgradesDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $372,415 |
| Monroe County District Attorney | Public Law 119-74 | Monroe County DA Opioid Crimes SectionDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,020,379 |
| City of Scranton | Public Law 119-74 | Scranton Police Department Public Safety Equipment UpgradesDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $500,000 |
| PA | Public Law 119-75 | SR 6 Over Wallenpaupack Creek BridgeDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | PA | $2,000,000 |
| PA | Public Law 119-75 | Route 309/Mundy Street Crossroads Improvement ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | PA | $2,500,000 |
| Pike County | Public Law 119-75 | Wayne & Pike County Career and Technical CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | PA | $3,000,000 |
| Lackawanna County | Public Law 119-75 | Veterans Permanent Supportive HousingDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | PA | $1,500,000 |
| County of Monroe | Public Law 119-86 | Monroe County Goose Pond Dam Rehabilitation ProjectFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDM | PA | $2,432,000 |
4 rows here have the same law, recipient, purpose and amount as another row. The Congressional Record may print one item more than once. The count and the total include each row.
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Online ads
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NRCC & ROB FOR PA Google Ads Transparency Center
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The library lists 5 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Bresnahan's campaign reports receiving $5,234,585.93 and reports spending $2,679,690.26, as of June 30, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H4PA08124as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H4PA08124as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Money raised (total receipts) | $5,234,585.93 | $4,540,166.17 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $2,679,690.26 | $4,487,013.80 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $2,608,048.04 | $53,152.37 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $777,068.50 | $1,356,061.38 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number H4PA08124as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H4PA08124as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Individuals, itemized | $1,283,701.56 | $1,084,563.41 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $608,195.29 | $698,413.76 |
| Other political committees | $1,378,927.00 | $687,275.00 |
| Party committees | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $55,536.35 | $39,875.63 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $1,276,000.00 |
Committees
- ROB FOR PA Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00852137
- NEPA NEXT PAC Leadership PAC · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00853358
Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.
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Where this comes from
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