Bresnahan, Robert P.
Serving since 2011 (112th–119th Congresses)
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1133 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3808
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About
Robert P. Bresnahan is a Republican Representative from Pennsylvania's 8th District who previously served as the CEO of his grandfather's highway electrical business, Kuharchik Construction.
Background
Robert P. Bresnahan Jr. graduated from the University of Scranton and began his professional career at age 19 as the chief financial officer of his grandfather's business, Kuharchik Construction. He later became the company's CEO in 2013 and founded RPB Ventures, a real estate development firm focused on projects in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Before entering politics, he also served on numerous community boards, including the SPCA of Luzerne County and the Wyoming Rotary Club.
Political career
Robert P. Bresnahan entered public office after a career in business and real estate development, having served on several voluntary and community boards in Northeastern Pennsylvania. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024 after defeating the incumbent representative. A member of the Republican Party, he took office to represent Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district on January 3, 2025.
Current focus
Bresnahan, Robert P. represents the 8th congressional district of PA in the U.S. House. Bresnahan, Robert P. currently serves on the Aviation, the Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, and the Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology. They have sponsored 17 bills in the current House, including H.R. 7488; H.R. 6934; H.R. 6075.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
- Aviation
- Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
- Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
- Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access
- Highways and Transit
- House Committee on Agriculture
- House Committee on Small Business
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
118th Congress
- Aviation
- Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
- Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
- Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access
- Highways and Transit
- House Committee on Agriculture
- House Committee on Small Business
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development
Legislative Activity
18
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes