Press Releases
Reps. Reschenthaler, McCaul, and Riggleman Introduce Bill to Target and Deter U.S. Funding of Chinese Government Affiliates
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Michael McCaul (TX-10), and Congressman Denver Riggleman (VA-5) introduced the Protecting National Security in Financial Investments Act (H.R. 8407). This legislation allows for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require disclosure of investments made to foreign companies that threaten U.S. national security and foreign policy goals. This legislation will provide … Continue Reading
September 23, 2020
Reps. Reschenthaler, Thompson Introduce POWER Act
WASHINGTON, PA - Today, U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-15) introduced the Plugging Orphan Wells and Environmental Restoration (POWER) Act. The bill would reauthorize the federal orphan well remediation program under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for five years at $50 million per year. The POWER Act would also establish a new grant program for environmental restoration and reclamation of orphaned wells on state, as well as private and tribal lands, … Continue Reading
September 23, 2020
Reschenthaler, Trone, and Houlahan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect American Research from Foreign Threats
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Congressman David Trone (MD-6), and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6) introduced the Academic Research Protection Act (H.R. 8346), bipartisan legislation which protects federally-funded research from foreign threats such as China, Russia, and Iran. "As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I am proud to introduce the Academic Research Protection Act to strengthen our nation's ability to counter threats posed by … Continue Reading
September 15, 2020
Reschenthaler Bills on Protecting Senior Citizens, Criminal Justice Reform Pass Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved three pieces of legislation introduced by Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) with unanimous support. The Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act (H.R. 6813) equips first responders and caregivers with tools to prevent and respond to elder abuse. The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act (H.R. 8161) creates resource centers to help formerly incarcerated individuals reenter society, and the Protecting … Continue Reading
August 28, 2020
Reschenthaler Secures Federal Funding for Six Fire Companies and EMS Services in 14th District
WASHINGTON, PA - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced four more fire departments and two EMS services in the 14th district received a total of $1,217,343.87 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. The companies receiving these grants include:Sutersville Volunteer Fire CompanyConnellsville Twp. Volunteer Fire DepartmentClaridge Volunteer Fire DepartmentJeannette EMS IncWashington … Continue Reading
August 22, 2020
Reschenthaler’s Statement on His Vote Against House Democrats’ Postal Service Misinformation Show Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 8015: "Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats doubled down on their politically-motivated conspiracy theory about the United States Postal Service (USPS) today instead of working across the aisle to deliver more coronavirus relief to hardworking Americans. The USPS has more than enough funding to get through the year, and Democrats' legislation would not fix any of the … Continue Reading
August 20, 2020
Reschenthaler Helps Secure Federal Funding for West Alexander, Penn Township Fire Companies
WASHINGTON, PA - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced the West Alexander Volunteer Fire Department and Penn Township Ambulance Rescue 6, Inc. received a total of $291,551.69 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program."The brave men and women serving in our local fire companies selflessly put themselves at risk to keep communities throughout southwestern Pennsylvania safe," … Continue Reading
August 13, 2020
ICYMI: In Pittsburgh, Administrator Wheeler Announces Final Air Regulations for Oil and Gas Removing Redundant Requirements, Streamlining Implementation, and Reducing Burdens
WASHINGTON, PA - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced two final rules for the oil and natural gas industry that removes ineffective and duplicative requirements while streamlining others. He made this announcement at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Mark W. Menezes, U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), and EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Cosmo … Continue Reading
August 12, 2020
Reschenthaler Helps Secure Federal Grants for Local Fire Companies
WASHINGTON, PA - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced the following fire companies received a total of $1,372,034.65 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program: Arnold Volunteer Engine Company II Gallatin Sunnyside Volunteer Fire Department New Eagle Volunteer Fire Company Westmoreland City Volunteer Fire Department and Relief Association"Our brave firefighters put themselves … Continue Reading
July 29, 2020
Reschenthaler Bills to Support U.S.-Iraqi Partnership, Combat Predatory Organ Trafficking Pass Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved two pieces of legislation introduced by Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), H. Res. 1062 and H.R. 7805, with unanimous support. H. Res. 1062 is a bipartisan resolution expressing support for the U.S.-Iraq strategic relationship while H.R. 7805, the Stop Predatory Organ Trafficking Act, seeks to end global organ trafficking. Both bills now await action on the House floor. "As a veteran of the Iraq War, I understand and … Continue Reading
July 28, 2020
Reschenthaler Exposes Failed Liberal Experiment in Hearing with Attorney General Barr
WASHINGTON, D.C. - During today's House Judiciary Committee hearing with Attorney General William Barr, Congressman Reschenthaler (PA-14) called out the Democrat Members of Congress for their refusal to condemn the violence and lawlessness raging in Seattle, Portland, and other Democrat-led cities across the nation. "CHAZ and Portland are really like political experiments. They really show us what would happen if we fully embraced the radical ideology of the social justice Democrats," said … Continue Reading
July 24, 2020
Reps. Reschenthaler, Titus Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Excise Tax on Legal Sports Bets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Dina Titus (NV-1), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, introduced bipartisan legislation to repeal the 0.25% excise tax placed on all legal sports bets, known as the "handle tax." "I'm proud to join my Gaming Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Dina Titus to introduce this important legislation that will eliminate an outdated tax and burdensome requirements on the gaming industry," said Congressman Reschenthaler (PA-14). "At a … Continue Reading
July 24, 2020
Reschenthaler, Swalwell Launch Congressional Caucus to Secure Critical Material Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) launched the Congressional Critical Materials Caucus to help the United States develop the technical expertise and production capabilities to assure a long-term, secure and sustainable supply of energy critical elements (ECEs). "It is more important than ever for our nation to work towards achieving critical material independence," said Reschenthaler. "Resources such as rare earth elements are vital to our … Continue Reading
July 23, 2020
Reps. Reschenthaler, Bass, Clark, and Lesko Introduce Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Focused on Women in Prison
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-MA), and Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), introduced the Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act to provide a national standard of care to address pregnancy-related needs of incarcerated women during pregnancy, labor, delivery and post-partum periods. "I'm proud to … Continue Reading
July 20, 2020
National Defense Authorization Act Passes with Reschenthaler Championed Amendments
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted for H.R. 6395, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. This bipartisan bill authorizes $740.5 billion in funding for our nation's military and provides a three percent pay raise for our troops. H.R. 6395 passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 295 to 125 and now heads to the Senate for consideration. "As a former Navy JAG, I am firmly committed … Continue Reading
July 09, 2020
Congressmen Guy Reschenthaler, David Trone Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Public Safety Officers Suffering from Job-Related Trauma
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and David Trone (D-MD) introduced the bipartisan Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2020. The legislation would expand the Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) program to include coverage for public safety officers who die as a result of suicide or are disabled as a result of traumatic experiences. Currently, the PSOB provides disability relief to families of officers who died or who have been permanently disabled as … Continue Reading
July 02, 2020
Reschenthaler Helps Secure Federal Grant for Local Fire Companies
WASHINGTON, PA - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced 17 fire companies in Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District will receive federal funding through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. These departments joined an application submitted by seventy volunteer fire departments from across the Commonwealth, which was awarded a total of $874,674.55 to be used to enhance the safety of … Continue Reading
July 01, 2020
Reschenthaler Opposes House Democrats’ Green Infrastructure Wish List
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted against H.R. 2, House Democrats' $1.5 trillion green infrastructure bill. This legislation passed the House by a near party-line vote of 233 to 188."I am incredibly disappointed that House Democrats jammed through a partisan transportation bill that prioritizes far-left Green New Deal initiatives over our nation's crumbling infrastructure and disproportionately favors urban areas to the detriment of southwestern Pennsylvania … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
Reschenthaler Opposes Democrats’ Partisan Police Reform, Supports Bipartisan Solutions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his opposition to H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. This legislation passed the House by a near party line vote of 236 to 181:"Our government's most important job is ensuring the safety and security of the American people. Unfortunately, House Democrats' partisan policing bill would leave law enforcement unequipped and unprepared to deal with the dangerous or … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
Reschenthaler Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve College Affordability for Our National Guard and Reserve Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) is joining with Congressmen G.T. Thompson (PA-15), Tim Ryan (OH-13), David Trone (MD-06), and Anthony Brown (MD-04) to introduce the Improving College Affordability for Our Guard and Reserve Act. This legislation will provide more educational opportunities for our nation's National Guardsmen and reserve personnel by allowing them to claim independent student status when applying for federal student aid. "Our National Guard and … Continue Reading