Press Releases
Reschenthaler, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Memorial Access for Veteran Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), alongside U.S. Representatives Dan Meuser (R-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Glenn “G.T.” Thompson (R-PA), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), and Julia Brownley (D-CA) introduced H.R. 1344, the Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide a memorial headstone or marker through the Department of Veterans Affairs to an eligible spouse or dependent child of a veteran in a national cemetery or state or tribal Veterans cemetery … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Reschenthaler Statement on Funding the Federal Government and Increasing Servicemember Pay
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1968, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, which funds the federal government through Fiscal Year 2025: “While Democrats tried to hurdle our federal government into a shutdown, House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution that keeps the lights on and funds a historic pay raise for our nation’s junior enlisted servicemembers. This critical … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
Reschenthaler Statement on President Trump’s Joint Presidential Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump’s historic address to Congress: “Tonight’s joint address to Congress saw President Donald J. Trump outline his accomplishments and vision for our nation’s future - one of prosperity, patriotism, and America First policies. In just over 40 days into his second term, President Trump has delivered more results for the American people than the previous administration’s … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
Reschenthaler Applauds House Budget Resolution Passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed H.Con.Res. 14, which starts the process for federal budget reconciliation. “The American people made it clear at the ballot box — they want to live in a nation that secures its borders, unleashes its energy, protects its citizens, and is fiscally responsible with their hard-earned tax dollars. This evening’s House budget resolution passage sends a strong signal that House … Continue Reading
February 19, 2025
Reschenthaler, Titus Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Excise Tax on Legal Sports Bets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Representative Dina Titus (D-NV), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Gaming Caucus, reintroduced the Discriminatory Gaming Tax Repeal Act of 2025, legislation to repeal the 0.25% excise tax placed on all legal sports bets, known as the “handle tax.” “The U.S. gaming industry provides over one million jobs, including over 33,000 jobs in Pennsylvania, and generates more than 70 billion dollars for state and local … Continue Reading
February 11, 2025
Reschenthaler Applauds President Trump’s Successful Effort to Bring Marc Fogel Home
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s successful effort to bring Marc Fogel back to the United States: “Marc Fogel spent 1,255 days locked away in a Russian penal colony under the Biden-Harris Administration while my congressional colleagues and I urged the State Department to bring him home. Thankfully, our prayers were answered with the election of President Donald J. Trump, whose leadership freed Marc in … Continue Reading
February 06, 2025
Reschenthaler, Miller Co-Chair Congressional Appalachian Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced they will be co-chairing the Congressional Appalachian Caucus for the 119th Congress. “Appalachia has long been overlooked and left behind by Washington bureaucrats as the far-left's Green New Deal policies devastated our communities,” said Reschenthaler. “I am proud to continue fighting alongside Congresswoman Carol Miller as co-chairs of the Congressional Appalachian Caucus to … Continue Reading
January 28, 2025
Reschenthaler Announces February Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ … Continue Reading
January 20, 2025
Reschenthaler Statement on President Trump’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement regarding the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump: “Congratulations to President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance on their historic inauguration at the U.S. Capitol. Today starts an important new chapter in our nation’s history - the beginning of a Golden Age of prosperity, strength, and peace. The United States faces many challenges ahead caused by the previous administration, … Continue Reading
January 08, 2025
Reschenthaler Announces Military Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced 24 military academy nominations for Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District. The U.S. service academies students are nominated to are the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy. “As a U.S. Navy veteran, I understand the importance of lifting up America’s best and brightest to serve our nation in the Armed Forces,” said Reschenthaler. … Continue Reading
January 06, 2025
Reschenthaler Applauds Certification of President Trump’s Landslide Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after Congress certified President Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance’s landslide victory: “The American people overwhelmingly elected President Donald J. Trump to clean up the Biden-Harris Administration’s mess. I was proud and honored to attend this Joint Session of Congress for the certification of this historic victory. In two weeks, the United States will finally have a … Continue Reading
January 03, 2025
Reschenthaler Supports Mike Johnson for Speaker
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement after he voted in support of U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA) for Speaker of the House: “The House’s first duty in the 119th Congress is electing a Speaker of the House - and I was proud to join President Donald J. Trump and my colleagues in support of Mike Johnson. Alongside Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Conference Chair Lisa McClain, House … Continue Reading
January 02, 2025
Reschenthaler Announces January Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District this month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ … Continue Reading
December 11, 2024
Reschenthaler Supports Historic Pay Raise for Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5009 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: “During this critical time in history, we must ensure our military heroes have the resources necessary to protect and defend our nation. This year’s NDAA completes that objective by enacting a historic 14.5 percent pay raise for junior … Continue Reading
December 09, 2024
Reschenthaler, Fetterman, PA Colleagues Sound Alarm at Coast Guard Station Pittsburgh
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), alongside U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), and Summer Lee (D-PA), urged the U.S. Coast Guard to protect the personnel, equipment, and vessels from being removed at Coast Guard Station (STA) Pittsburgh. The station is responsible for responding to natural disasters, maintaining and repairing navigational aids along the rivers, safeguarding … Continue Reading
December 05, 2024
Reschenthaler Announces December Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District this month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ … Continue Reading
November 01, 2024
Reschenthaler, Roy Call for Termination of CHNV Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) have called for the termination of the Biden-Harris Administration’s mass parole program for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). Reschenthaler and Roy were joined by 25 members in their letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. In the letter, the lawmakers wrote: “We call on the administration to end the unlawful, fraud-filled CHNV … Continue Reading
October 31, 2024
Reschenthaler Announces November Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ … Continue Reading
September 30, 2024
Reschenthaler Announces October Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ … Continue Reading
September 27, 2024
Reschenthaler Opposes Allegheny Mountain Realignment Turnpike Project Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) urged the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) to reconsider its plans regarding the Allegheny Mountain Realignment Project in Allegheny and Stonycreek Townships, Pennsylvania. According to local officials and community stakeholders, the Gray Cut plan which includes constructing a 3.8-mile three lane roadway south of the existing tunnel would cause a groundwater loss that will negatively impact wetland and water sources. Thousands … Continue Reading