Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.

Republican Representative, District 8, Pennsylvania

13 bills227 cosponsored$5.2M raised643 votes recorded

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Roots

“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”

Legislation

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.

2026-07-23

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.

2026-07-22

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.

2026-07-15

Voting Record

484 yea151 nay7 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

nay2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

yea2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

yea2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

yea2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Paige CognettiDemocratic
$4.6M raised
Rob BresnahanRepublican· this member
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$5.2M

Small donors $608KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $1.4M

Spent $2.7MCash $2.6M

2024 cycle$4.5M

Small donors $698KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $687K

Spent $4.5MCash $53K

Top Contributors

INVESTMENTS LIMITED$21K

MILLER STRATEGIES$21K

VALMORE GP$14K

STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$14K

GENTEX CORPORATION$14K

WINKLEVOSS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT$14K

STARKEY HEARING TECHNOLOGIES$13K

RHL COMPANIES$13K

DISTRIBUTED CAPITAL PARTNERS$12K

TFP LIMITED$11K

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 9937: 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.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

yea

2026-07-23

vote

HRES 1449: Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.

cosponsor

2026-07-22

legislation

Service History

House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican

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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.

2026-06-11

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.

2026-05-19

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.

2026-05-19

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.

2026-05-07

HRES 1252cosponsor

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-05-04

HRES 1253cosponsor

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-04

HR 8492cosponsor

To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program for unmanned aircraft system pilot training, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-04-23

HR 8418cosponsor

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to require employers to post notice regarding the rights and protections under that Act, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-04-21

HRES 1199cosponsor

Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-20

HR 8315cosponsor

Modal Parity in Permitting Act

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-04-15

HR 8162cosponsor

Regulatory Review Improvement Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.

2026-03-30

HR 8147cosponsor

Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act

2026-03-27

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

nay2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

yea2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

yea2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

yea2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

yea

2026-07-22

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Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

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Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

yea

2026-07-21

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