Press Releases
Reschenthaler’s Statement on President Biden’s Inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden: "Today, I was honored to attend our nation's 59th inauguration and witness another peaceful transfer of power as President Biden and Vice President Harris were sworn into office. I congratulate President Biden and Vice President Harris on this historic occasion, and I pray for the success of our country. "Our nation is facing generational challenges, including … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Reschenthaler Selected to Serve on Rules and Appropriations Committees
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier this week, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) was selected to serve on the influential House Committee on Rules and House Committee on Appropriations during the 117th Congress. "I'm honored to have been chosen by Leader McCarthy and my Republican colleagues to serve on the House Committees on Rules and Appropriations and look forward to bringing our southwestern Pennsylvania values to this important work," said Reschenthaler. "As a member of the Rules Committee, I … Continue Reading
January 13, 2021
Reschenthaler Opposes Divisive Impeachment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) spoke on the House floor regarding his opposition to H.Res 24, the Article of Impeachment raised to remove President Donald J. Trump from office. "At a time when our nation is still healing, we must seek out the issues that unite us rather than those that further divide us," Reschenthaler said. In addition, Reschenthaler criticized the weaponization of impeachment, noting that H.Res. 24 "sets a dangerous precedent whereby … Continue Reading
January 04, 2021
Reschenthaler Opposes House Democrats’ Attempt to Silence Conservative Voices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted against H. Res. 8, House Democrats' rules package for the 117th Congress that silences millions of conservative voices throughout the country. The resolution narrowly passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a party-line vote of 217 to 206. "Despite Republicans' significant gains in the U.S. House of Representatives, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats ignored the will of the people and started off the 117th Congress by … Continue Reading
January 04, 2021
Reschenthaler Sworn In As Member of 117th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) was formally sworn in today as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for the 117th Congress. Reschenthaler will serve a second term representing the citizens of the 14th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, which includes Washington, Fayette, Greene, and portions of Westmoreland Counties. "Today I was honored to take the oath of office to continue representing our southwestern Pennsylvania values in Congress," said Reschenthaler. … Continue Reading
January 03, 2021
Taking the Oath of Office
U.S. Representative [evo:firstname] [evo:lastname] was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House on January 3rd, 2021. The Honorable [evo:firstname] [evo:lastname] was elected to serve as representative of [evo:state]’s [evo:district_ordinal] Congressional District. Representative [evo:firstname] [evo:lastname] was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of … Continue Reading
January 03, 2021
117th United States Congress Convenes
The First Session of the 117th United States Congress commences on January 3rd, 2021. Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives will attend the First … Continue Reading
January 03, 2021
Newest Members of Congress
The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2021 when the First Session of the 117th United States Congress … Continue Reading
December 31, 2020
Pennsylvania Members of Congress Release Statement Regarding Certification of Electors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Pennsylvania members of the U.S. House of Representatives including Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-9), Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-15), Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16), Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10), Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), and Congressman Fred Keller (PA-12) released the following joint statement:"The United States Constitution is unambiguous in declaring that state legislatures … Continue Reading
December 23, 2020
Reschenthaler, Toomey Spearhead Resolution Supporting Free Trade with Taiwan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) joined with Congressional Taiwan Caucus Chairs Reps. Steve Chabot (OH-1)and Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) to introduce H. Res. 1268, which expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Taiwan. This legislation is a critical step toward building a stronger diplomatic partnership with Taiwan, expanding economic growth and job creation through increased … Continue Reading
December 21, 2020
Reschenthaler Votes to Provide Targeted COVID Relief, Reopen Our Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which provides targeted COVID-19 relief to America's small businesses, workers, and families and funds federal programs for the remainder of the fiscal year. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. "I am proud to support another round of assistance to hardworking Pennsylvanians whose livelihoods have been devasted by draconian statewide shutdowns," said … Continue Reading
December 08, 2020
Reschenthaler’s “One Stop Shop” Bill to Reduce Recidivism Passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Rep. Guy Reschenthaler's (PA-14) One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act (H.R. 8161). This legislation, which Reschenthaler introduced with Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37), creates resource centers to help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reenter society. "I know from my time as a district judge in southwestern Pennsylvania that the best way to be tough on crime is to reduce recidivism, which means fewer … Continue Reading
December 07, 2020
Reschenthaler, Fitzpatrick, Scanlon, Moore Introduce Bill to Stop Driver’s License Suspensions for Non-Payment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) joined with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Gwen Moore (WI-04) to introduce the Driving for Opportunity Act of 2020, the House companion to a bill introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Roger Wicker (R-MI), to encourage states to stop debt-based driver's license suspensions. Every year, millions of Americans have their licenses suspended for unpaid court fines and fees, not based on … Continue Reading
November 18, 2020
Reschenthaler, Allred Resolution Supporting U.S.-Iraq Relationship Passes House
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Res. 1062, a bipartisan resolution introduced by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Colin Allred (TX-32) recognizing the importance of the U.S.-Iraq strategic relationship. Reschenthaler is a veteran of the Iraq War, where he prosecuted nearly 100 terrorists and successfully defended a Navy SEAL falsely accused of mishandling the Butcher of Fallujah. "I saw firsthand the importance of the United States-Iraqi partnership for … Continue Reading
October 30, 2020
Reschenthaler, Lamborn Lead Effort Supporting President Trump’s Executive Action On Critical Mineral Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Doug Lamborn (CO-5) led a letter commending President Donald J. Trump for his leadership in addressing America's reliance on critical minerals from foreign adversaries. By signing Executive Order 13953 and declaring a National Emergency to take on this challenge, President Trump is working to secure our critical mineral supply chain and end our dependence on China for these vital resources, which are used in everything from computers … Continue Reading
October 19, 2020
Reschenthaler Announces Federal Funding for Fayette County to Fight Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, PA -Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced Fayette County received a total of $917,368 through the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. Fayette County will use this funding for the "Recovery to Reemployment" Remote Monitoring Program, which will focus on combatting substance abuse in the region by providing daily patient monitoring and support services. "Pennsylvania is one … Continue Reading
October 05, 2020
Congressmen Guy Reschenthaler and Tim Ryan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Waive Passport Fees for Purple Heart Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Tim Ryan (D-OH) introduced bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to waive all passport fees for recipients of the Purple Heart, which is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is wounded or killed in battle. This legislation has been endorsed by the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers. "As a Navy veteran, I'm proud to … Continue Reading
October 01, 2020
Reschenthaler Opposes Pelosi’s Latest Socialist Wish List
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote opposing the HEROES Act 2.0, a $2.2 trillion socialist wish list from House Democrats. The bill narrowly passed the House by a vote of 214 to 207. "After months of refusing to seriously engage in COVID-19 relief negotiations, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats again chose politics over the American people by bringing another socialist wish list to the House floor that has no chance of … Continue Reading
October 01, 2020
House Passes Reschenthaler Bills to Protect Seniors Citizens, Pregnant Women in Custody
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed two pieces of bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14). The Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act (H.R. 6813), which Reschenthaler introduced with Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), directs the U.S. Department of Justice to develop best practices and training materials regarding elder abuse for assisting professionals - law enforcement, firefighters, emergency personnel, … Continue Reading
September 30, 2020
China Task Force Releases Report on Countering the Chinese Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, after a months-long effort to assess the growing threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the China Task Force unveiled their final report, which will serve as a policy framework to address the CCP's malign behavior. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) was selected by House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy back in May to serve on the 15 member task force. "Today, the China Task Force put forth real world solutions that will build upon the Trump … Continue Reading