Press Releases
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
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