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Robert was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania. He attended Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Scranton.

Robert is the president and CEO of Kuharchik Construction and president of RPB Ventures. He also serves as executive vice president for Wyoming Electric & Signal, Inc. and as principal partner in Xito Group LLC.

Robert Paul Bresnahan Jr.'s campaign for US representative in Congressional District 8 is his 1st run for public office. 

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Believes education funding should incentivize schools to focus on academics.

- Believes education funding should incentivize schools to focus on academics.

Education

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Said, we need "[t]o break free from this disastrous economic cycle, we must remove these entrenched career politicians like Congressman Cartwright, whose idea of fixing the economy is engaging in class warfare and divisive envy politics"

Supports reducing government spending, lowering taxes, and controlling inflation.

Said, "I will fight to create family sustaining wages, invest in infrastructure, and promote policies that foster economic growth."

- Said, we need "[t]o break free from this disastrous economic cycle, we must remove these entrenched career politicians like Congressman Cartwright, whose idea of fixing the economy is engaging in class warfare and divisive envy politics"
- Supports reducing government spending, lowering taxes, and controlling inflation.
- Said, "I will fight to create family sustaining wages, invest in infrastructure, and promote policies that foster economic growth."

Economy

Opposes raising the retirement age and making benefit cuts for Medicare and Social Security.

- Opposes raising the retirement age and making benefit cuts for Medicare and Social Security.

Healthcare

As of September 30, 2024, Robert Paul Bresnahan Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports securing the border and reversing "Biden/Harris failed policies" to combat illegal drugs and crime.

Supports Israel and opposes funding Iran.

Opposes sanctuary cities, which are cities that prohibit local police and government officials from enforcing federal immigration laws.

- Supports securing the border and reversing "Biden/Harris failed policies" to combat illegal drugs and crime.
- Supports Israel and opposes funding Iran.
- Opposes sanctuary cities, which are cities that prohibit local police and government officials from enforcing federal immigration laws.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Energy & the Environment

Promises to support law enforcement and provide resources to address the fentanyl crisis and ensure community safety.

- Promises to support law enforcement and provide resources to address the fentanyl crisis and ensure community safety.
- Opposes gun control.

Public Safety

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Robert Paul Bresnahan Jr.

Robert was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania. He attended Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Scranton.

Robert is the president and CEO of Kuharchik Construction and president of RPB Ventures, which invests in community projects. He also serves as executive vice president for Wyoming Electric & Signal, Inc. and as principal partner in Xito Group LLC.

Robert Paul Bresnahan Jr.'s campaign for US representative in Congressional District 8 in Pennsylvania is his first run for public office. 

Supports agriculture education for youth.

Believes in the importance of education for career advancement, as demonstrated by his own experience of taking over as CEO after graduation.

Said, "I can’t sit here to pretend that I know what struggles and challenges you deal with."

Supports addressing the "unique challenges" faced by the district.

Believes Medicare Part D premiums are increasing too much, with a 21.5% rise this year and projections to double by 2025.

Believes that age raises questions about a candidate's ability to meet challenges, and opposes delaying debates until after most mail-in votes are cast.

Believes the Biden-Harris administration's regulations hinder small business growth.

Supports the revitalization of downtown areas to boost local economies.

Believes in addressing economic challenges to stabilize the stock market.

Believes the economy is failing due to "career politicians in Washington recklessly spending taxpayer money."

Believes in addressing economic challenges, as reflected in his statement on the ongoing stock market decline.

Believes the U.S. economy is weakened, contributing to stock market declines.

Opposes any cuts to Social Security or Medicare.

Supports protecting Medicare benefits for seniors.

Supports ensuring the future of Social Security and Medicare.

Believes in the importance of youth representation in the construction industry.

Believes in promoting Republican voter registration, and supports policies that encourage participation in elections.

Believes hardworking, blue-collar voters are neglected by "career politicians" and are determined to ensure they have a voice in Washington on Election Day.

Believes the modern Democratic Party is "unrecognizable" to past leaders like Bill Clinton, JFK, and FDR, and takes for granted the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Believes in transparent electoral processes and fair representation.

Believes border crossings are lower now than during the "convicted felon don the con" administration.

Supports strong border security measures.

Believes in securing the border before reforming immigration policy.

Believes the Obama administration improperly made cash payments to Iran, totaling $1.7 billion, to resolve a failed arms deal.

Believes Congressman Cartwright is avoiding questions on foreign policy issues like the "border crisis."

Supports the Farm Bill's focus on conservation programs.

Supports the $1.5 trillion bipartisan Farm Bill, believing it will advance American agriculture.

Believes in prioritizing aid for American hurricane victims.

Believes in the need for collaboration and unique qualifications to energize Congress and achieve results for Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Believes federal disaster relief funds should be used to help local communities impacted by hurricanes.

Believes in daily recognition and appreciation of opportunities.

Believes the U.S.-Mexico border is "NOT wide open."

Believes "the border is NOT wide open. That's a lie."

Opposes the use of robots in public safety.

Supports new leadership in public safety.

Robert was born in Kingston and raised in Wyoming Borough and Hughestown.

Robert Paul Bresnahan Jr. is the president and CEO of Kuharchik Construction, an electrical contracting company. He joined the company at age 19 as CFO and later took over as CEO. He also founded RPB Ventures, which invests in community projects.

As of October 3, 2024, Robert Paul Bresnahan Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Pennsylvania currently has 19 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Pennsylvania for at least seven years before their election. 
- US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.