Reschenthaler Votes to Reopen the Government and Champions Millions for Southwestern Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after voting to reopen the federal government:

“For over 40 days, far-left Democrats chose to play partisan politics to the detriment of the American people. Today, my House Republican colleagues and I sent legislation to President Trump’s desk that ends the Schumer shutdown, ensures our troops and border patrol agents get paid, and fully funds veterans benefits and medical care.

I am proud to announce this legislation includes over $6 million in community project funding that I secured for southwestern Pennsylvania. This funding will support local veterans’ mental health initiatives, rural healthcare infrastructure, and critical equipment for first responders. Simply put — this is a huge win for our region.”

This bill includes $6.5 million in community projects for southwestern Pennsylvania secured by Reschenthaler:

• $1,212,500 for Gunny’s Ridge Veteran and First Responder Facility in Washington County to construct a new facility to offer supportive services to first responders and veterans facing PTSD and other trauma-related conditions.
• $1,050,000 for Canonsburg Hospital in Washington County to construct a 2,000-square-foot base station alongside an adjacent helipad on the rooftop of a new hospital.
• $1,900,000 for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Research Institute of College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indiana County to support facility infrastructure, equipment, and other project-related expenses for a School of Osteopathic Medicine.
• $1,500,000 for the Carmichaels and Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Company in Greene County to acquire a new Aerial fire truck to support critical fire suppression, rescue, and emergency efforts in the community.
• $165,000, for the Somerset County Mobile Food Bank to support the purchase of additional food supplies, walk-in cooler panels, a new cooler compression unit, and box packaging to allow for pick-up or delivery.
• $700,000 to construct a new Hazmat Building in Somerset County to support emergency services and economic development in the county.

Since 2021, Reschenthaler has served on the House Appropriations Committee. For Fiscal Year 2026, he has advanced over $200 million in community project funding across the 12 appropriations bills. This funding package includes the first 6 of 15 local projects to be signed into law so far for the fiscal year. Reschenthaler is ranked among the top lawmakers in Congress to secure funding for their districts in fiscal year 2026.