
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
U.S. Representative · Pennsylvania's 8th district
- Official site: bresnahan.house.gov/
- Washington office phone: (202) 225-5546
- Office: 1133 Longworth House Office Building
- Profile source: Congress.gov
What this office does
Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.
Recent recorded votes
Yea-and-Nay
HCONRES 40
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16
Official vote recordRecorded Vote
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HRES 965
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
Official vote record2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
Official vote record2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
Official vote record2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HRES 1100
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
Official vote record2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 723
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HRES 1095
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HR 4758
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-25
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HR 4758
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-25
Official vote record2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 2503
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HR 4626
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24
Official vote recordRecorded Vote
HRES 1075
Position recorded: Aye · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
Official vote record2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6329
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HRES 1075
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
Official vote recordYea-and-Nay
HR 4626
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24
Official vote record
Legislation
Cosponsored · HR 9718
Reshoring American Manufacturing Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 9937
No Leniency for Fentanyl Dealers Act
Latest action: 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.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HRES 1449
Expressing support for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to be held in the District of Columbia in August 2026.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 6610
Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 2.
Bill on Congress.govSponsored · HR 9502
Protect Seniors and Veterans from Health Care Fraud Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Bill on Congress.govSponsored · HR 9262
Local Control Protection Act
Latest action: 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.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 8880
Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 6130
ASAP Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Bill on Congress.govSponsored · HRES 1302
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.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 2850
Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 2348
Brake for Kids Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 1085
CARGO Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 8477
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reverse certain energy-related modifications enacted by Public Law 119-21.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HRES 1261
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.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 1993
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Latest action: Received in the Senate.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HR 2360
To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HRES 1252
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bill on Congress.govCosponsored · HRES 1253
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.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.govSponsored · HR 7488
CFTC Office of the Chief Economist Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Bill on Congress.govSponsored · HR 6934
National Flood Insurance Program Affordability Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill on Congress.gov
Service history
- House · 2025–present · PA
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