Press Releases
Trump: 'Transition to greatness' in U.S. economy has begun
President Trump said the U.S. must start its economy "all over again" Friday as the unemployment rate from the coronavirus crisis rose to the highest level since the Great Depression. "It's going to be a transition to greatness," the president said during a discussion at the White House with 19 House Republican lawmakers. "We are in a position where we have to start all over again. We're going to build it back fast." The government reported Friday that the jobless rate rose in April to … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
Kevin McCarthy: House GOP to Establish Investigation into Origins of Chinese Coronavirus
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) told Breitbart News during a press conference call on Tuesday that, while House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) continues to block an investigation into the origins of the Chinese coronavirus, House Republicans will move forward with their own investigation. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) told Breitbart News Saturday host Matthew Boyle this weekend that Pelosi would rather investigate President Donald Trump than the origins of the Chinese coronavirus … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
Guy Reschenthaler to Newsmax TV: Pelosi 'Wasting Money' With Oversight Committee
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Penn., told Newsmax TV on Tuesday that the bipartisan congressional commission on coronavirus oversight is an unnecessary waste of money. Reschenthaler said on "National Report" that House Speaker "Nancy Pelosi [D-Calif.] set up a special committee, a select committee, on oversight on President [Donald] Trump. This is going to be impeachment 2.0 if we allow Pelosi to continue this. It was also absolutely useless because we already have an oversight committee, so she … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
'Rather side with the Chinese Communist Party': GOP congressman attacks Pelosi for tougher talk toward Trump than China
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats for not taking a stronger stance against China following the global outbreak of the coronavirus. "The bottom line of the Democrats' behavior is this: They hate this president so badly that they would rather side with the Chinese Communist Party than defend Americans and defend our spending and spend wisely and just be honest," Reschenthaler, a Republican from Pennsylvania, told Breitbart News. "That is their … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
Exclusive– Congressman: Nancy Pelosi Blocking Investigation into Chinese Coronavirus Origins, Tax Money to Wuhan Lab
Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) told Breitbart News this weekend that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would rather investigate President Donald Trump again than focus on the actual origins of the Chinese coronavirus and U.S. tax dollars that went to the Wuhan Institute of Virology from which intelligence officials increasingly believe the virus leaked. Appearing on Breitbart News Saturday on SiriusXM 125 the Patriot Channel, Reschenthaler discussed his efforts to investigate tax dollars that … Continue Reading
May 19, 2020
ICYMI: Reschenthaler, Deutch Introduce Bill to Protect Seniors with Alzheimer’s, Dementia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Ted Deutch (FL-22) introduced the Promoting Alzheimer's Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act to protect seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia from elder abuse and fraud. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the Senate companion. "As our nation fights the COVID-19 outbreak, our seniors, especially those with Alzheimer's and dementia, face increased risk of … Continue Reading
May 15, 2020
Reschenthaler Opposes Pelosi’s Socialist Wish List
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted against H.R. 6800, the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, a $3 trillion liberal wish list from House Democrats that fails to address the real issues facing Americans during the COVID-19 crisis. H.R. 6800 narrowly passed the House by a vote of 208 to 199. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell already indicated the Senate will not consider this reckless legislation. "Today, Speaker Pelosi and … Continue Reading
May 15, 2020
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Democrats’ Proxy Voting Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote against H. Res. 965, House Democrats' partisan proxy voting legislation. H. Res. 965 would allow each member to represent up to 10 proxies on the House floor, meaning House Democrats could unilaterally pass legislation with only 20 members present in the Capitol. "The proxy voting proposal we voted on tonight is nothing more than a power grab by my Democrat colleagues that would upend … Continue Reading
May 08, 2020
Reschenthaler Participates in White House Meeting on Coronavirus Response
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) participated in a White House meeting on the coronavirus response with President Donald Trump. President Trump and members of his administration discussed efforts to address COVID-19 and heard from several Members of Congress about the issues most important to their states and districts. "In Pennsylvania, we're having a really hard time since Governor Wolf has had such draconian shutdown measures," said Reschenthaler. "We're now … Continue Reading
May 08, 2020
Reschenthaler Announces Federal Funding to Expand COVID-19 Testing in Southwestern Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced community health centers in his district will receive $1,258,767 to expand capacity for coronavirus testing through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on April 24. Centerville Clinic will receive $705,589, Cornerstone Care will receive $403,549, and Community Health Clinic will receive $149,629. "I'm grateful the Trump Administration is working … Continue Reading
May 08, 2020
Reschenthaler Introduces Bill to Repeal Archaic Logan Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Time to Repeal an Archaic Policy (TRAP) Act, legislation to repeal the antiquated Logan Act, a 1799 law recently abused by politically motivated Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials to set up former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jim Jordan (OH-4), House Intelligence Committee Ranking Member Devin Nunes (CA-22), and Congressmen Greg Steube (FL-17), Kelly … Continue Reading
May 07, 2020
Reschenthaler Selected for China Task Force to Counter Current and Future Threats from China
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy announced the formation of the China Task Force and selected Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) to serve on the committee. The 15 member group, representing 14 different committees of jurisdiction, will be chaired by Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Michael McCaul (TX) and will work to enhance information sharing and legislative strategy development to address challenges posed by the Communist Party of China (CCP). … Continue Reading
April 30, 2020
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