Press Releases
Reschenthaler Announces Federal Coronavirus Relief Funding for Southwestern Pennsylvania Housing Authorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced his district will receive $406,704 in housing assistance through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136). "The funding announced today will support southwestern Pennsylvania's public housing agencies as they provide much-needed services to low-income families, seniors, and disabled individuals struggling due to the coronavirus outbreak," said Reschenthaler. "Thank you to the Trump … Continue Reading
April 24, 2020
Reschenthaler Applauds Sen. Toomey’s “PA Starts Up Safely” Framework
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement in support of Senator Pat Toomey's "PA Starts Up Safely" framework to reopen Pennsylvania's economy: "Senator Toomey's proposal takes a balanced and smart approach to safely reopening Pennsylvania. Each region across the Commonwealth has experienced COVID-19 differently, so the plan to reopen must include a data-based, responsive framework that allows Pennsylvanians to safely return to work as quickly as … Continue Reading
April 23, 2020
Reschenthaler Votes to Replenish Critical Funding for Small Businesses, Provide Additional Funding for Hospitals and Testing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266), which will replenish the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), as well as provide additional funding for hospitals and testing. This legislation now heads to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law. "It is critical we ensure small businesses in southwestern … Continue Reading
April 08, 2020
Reschenthaler Helps Secure Federal Funding for Local Health Centers to Fight COVID-19 Outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced three local health centers will receive over $2.6 million in funding through the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (P.L. 116-136). The Centerville Clinic in Fredericktown will receive $1,222,760, the Community Health Clinic in New Kensington will receive $574,730, and Cornerstone Care in Greensboro will receive $829,160. This funding can be used to detect coronavirus; prevent, … Continue Reading
April 07, 2020
Reschenthaler Introduces Resolution to Defund WHO Until Director-General Resigns
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced a resolution calling on Congress to withhold funding from the World Health Organization (WHO) until Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus resigns and an international commission investigates the organization's role in covering up the Chinese Communist Party's failed COVID-19 response. "The WHO helped the Chinese Communist Party hide the threat of COVID-19 from the world and now more than 10,000 Americans are dead, a … Continue Reading
March 27, 2020
Reschenthaler Votes to Help American Workers, Families, and Small Businesses During COVID-19 Outbreak
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote in favor of the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748), a bipartisan bill to help workers, families, and small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 outbreak. The CARES Act now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. "The CARES Act will provide immediate assistance to hardworking Pennsylvanians who are struggling to put … Continue Reading
March 04, 2020
Reschenthaler Votes to Provide Funding to Combat the Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted for the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 6074), which provides $7.8 billion in emergency funding to combat the coronavirus outbreak. H.R. 6074 passed the House by a vote of 415 to 2, and now heads to the Senate for consideration. "I support this bill because it's important that our federal, state, and local governments have the resources they need to combat the coronavirus," said … Continue Reading
February 27, 2020
Reschenthaler Calls For Bipartisan Action on Measures to Combat Recidivism
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) called for the House to take up bipartisan measures to combat recidivism, including legislation he introduced with Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), the Clean Slate Act (H.R. 2348), which would automatically seal an individual's federal criminal record if they have been convicted of certain nonviolent drug crimes. The bill would also create a streamlined process that allows individuals to petition the courts to seal their records … Continue Reading
February 13, 2020
Reps. Reschenthaler, Trone, Rutherford, Dean, Scanlon, Armstrong, and Senators Cornyn, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Mental Health Treatment for Incarcerated Individuals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) along with Representatives David Trone (D-MD) John Rutherford (R-FL), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND), and Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-NY), introduced the Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act of 2020, a bill that would authorize grant money for law enforcement to partner with mental health providers to provide support for mental health services for … Continue Reading
February 06, 2020
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Democrats’ Refusal to Condemn Speaker Pelosi’s Shameful Conduct
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement after House Democrats refused to condemn Speaker Nancy Pelosi's dishonorable conduct during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. Reschenthaler is a cosponsor of H.Res 832, a resolution disapproving of Speaker Pelosi's shameful actions, which was introduced by House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger. "Speaker Pelosi's petty conduct during the President's State of … Continue Reading
February 05, 2020
Reschenthaler’s Statement on President Trump’s Acquittal for Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on the U.S. Senate's vote to acquit President Trump. "Today, after months of wasting taxpayers' time and money on political theater, the U.S. Senate voted down House Democrats' partisan articles of impeachment and acquitted President Trump for life. "Democrats argued for weeks that they had overwhelming and compelling evidence to impeach the president, only to then demand the Senate call additional … Continue Reading
February 05, 2020
Reschenthaler’s Statement on President Trump’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement following President Donald Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight, President Trump showed us he has kept his promises and delivered real results for the American people. Under his leadership, Pennsylvanians are benefiting from a red-hot economy that has led to tremendous new opportunities. Since President Trump's election, 162,000 jobs have been created in the Commonwealth, unemployment hit a … Continue Reading
January 30, 2020
Reschenthaler Introduces Bill Creating “Petfax” Report for Buying a Pet
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Congressman Charlie Crist (D-FL) introduced the Petfax Act (H.R. 5715), bipartisan legislation providing pet purchasers a "petfax" report detailing the conditions in which the animal was bred and raised. Under the bill, sellers of dogs and cats would have to divulge Animal Welfare Act violations by the breeder and the health history of the animal. The Petfax Act would also institute new penalties for sellers and breeders who … Continue Reading
January 28, 2020
Reschenthaler Criticizes Democrats’ Irresponsible Delay of Legislation to Combat Deadly Opioids
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) criticized Democrats' irresponsible decision to delay passage of legislation to combat the flow of deadly fentanyl-related substances into our nation. In nine days, the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) 2018 order making all fentanyl-related drugs illegal expires. The Senate passed legislation to prevent this … Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
Reschenthaler, McKinley, Miller, Mooney, & Panetta Introduce Bill to Ensure VA Medical Centers Provide Veterans with Safe, High-Quality Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) joined Representatives David McKinley P.E. (R-WV), Carol Miller (R-WV), Alex Mooney (R-WV), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) in introducing bipartisan legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide detailed reports on patient safety and quality of care at VA Medical Centers.The Improving Safety and Security for Veterans Act of 2019 (H.R. 5616) was introduced following several suspicious deaths of veterans … Continue Reading
January 15, 2020
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Opposition to Sending Sham Articles of Impeachment to the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his opposition to H.Res. 798, House Democrats' resolution to transmit the sham articles of impeachment to the U.S. Senate. "Speaker Pelosi's decision to delay sending the articles of impeachment to the Senate only showed the American people how weak House Democrats' case really is. Nothing has changed over these past few weeks, except now the Democrats' contradictions are on full display. They … Continue Reading
January 15, 2020
Reschenthaler, Thompson Relaunch Congressional Gaming Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02) officially relaunched the Congressional Gaming Caucus for the 116th Congress. The caucus, which they will co-chair, comprises a broad representation of more than 30 Members of Congress from across the country. It will serve as a platform to discuss federal policy issues related to the U.S. gaming industry and educate congressional colleagues on related regulatory and legislative matters. "Over the last … Continue Reading
January 10, 2020
Reschenthaler’s Statement Opposing House Democrats’ Resolution to Undermine President Trump, Weaken America
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his opposition to H.Con.Res. 83, House Democrats' Iran War Powers resolution, which is nothing more than another political attack on President Donald Trump. "As a Navy JAG, I prosecuted terrorists in Iraq and was stationed across the street from our embassy in Baghdad. I witnessed Iranian attacks on our armed forces firsthand during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I applaud President Trump, our … Continue Reading
December 19, 2019
Reschenthaler Votes for Trump’s Trade Deal to Create Jobs, Grow U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) negotiated by President Donald Trump which will create 176,000 American jobs and generate more than $68 billion in new economic activity. This agreement passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote of 385 to 41 and now heads to the Senate for ratification. "Over a year ago, President Trump signed a deal on USMCA, achieving a historic victory for workers and farmers in … Continue Reading
December 19, 2019
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Opposing Democrats’ Tax Break for the Wealthy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote in opposition of H.R. 5377, legislation to restore tax cuts for blue state millionaires and billionaires. This bill repeals provisions of the historic 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by President Donald Trump. "House Democrats' tax bill would require hardworking Pennsylvanians to subsidize a tax break for the coastal elite. Instead of working with Republicans to make tax … Continue Reading