Press Releases
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
December 19, 2019
Reschenthaler Votes Against Democrats’ Partisan Impeachment Scam
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Less than three months after Speaker Nancy Pelosi launched the Democrats' partisan impeachment inquiry into President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach a president with votes from a single political party for the first time in our nation's history. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.Res. 755, the Democrats' sham articles of impeachment, and joined all House Republicans and three House Democrats … Continue Reading
December 17, 2019
Reschenthaler Votes to Fund National Security Programs, Eliminate Obamacare Taxes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted for two measures - H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865 - to fund the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020. Federal government funding is currently set to expire at midnight on Friday. Both measures passed the House by strong, bipartisan votes and now head to the Senate for consideration. "While this was not a perfect deal, I supported today's funding measures because they ensure the safety and security of our … Continue Reading
December 13, 2019
Reschenthaler Votes Against Democrats’ Partisan Articles of Impeachment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted against H.Res. 755, the Democrats' partisan articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Despite unanimous Republican opposition, the articles passed the committee by a party-line vote of 23 to 17. It is expected the House will consider H.Res. 755 on the floor next week. "Judiciary Democrats realize they can't beat President Trump on the merits, so they caved to their radical base and rushed through baseless … Continue Reading
December 11, 2019
Reschenthaler Supports Pay Increase For Our Nation’s Troops, Votes to Authorize Defense Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) supported the Conference Report to S. 1790, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20). This bipartisan bill authorizes $738 billion in funding for our nation's military and provides a 3.1 percent pay raise for our troops, the largest increase in a decade. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 377 to 48 and now heads to the Senate for consideration. "As a former Navy … Continue Reading
December 09, 2019
Reschenthaler Condemns Democrats’ Political Hit Job
WASHINGTON, D.C. - During today's House Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the Democrats' rush to impeach President Trump, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) outlined that House Democrats' focus on impeachment is nothing more than a political hit job aimed at preventing President Trump from winning re-election."House Democrats keep putting on a political show that has been rigged from the beginning," said Reschenthaler. "This whole process is a distraction to hide their radical far left … Continue Reading
December 05, 2019
Reschenthaler Slams Democrats’ Sham Impeachment During First Judiciary Hearing
Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) participated in the first Judiciary hearing in the House Democrats' sham impeachment inquiry. The Judiciary Committee is the sole House committee tasked with compiling Articles of Impeachment. "Today's hearing once again shows House Democrats' flagrant disregard for the truth in their quest to overturn the will of the American people," said Reschenthaler. "Chairman Nadler brought in law professors in an attempt to legitimize this … Continue Reading
December 04, 2019
Reschenthaler Votes to Protect Americans from Illegal Robocalls
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted in support of S. 151, the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, which will help put a stop to illegal and abusive robocalls. This bipartisan bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 417 to 3 and now heads to President Trump's desk for signature. "I frequently hear from seniors and other members of our community who have had their money or identities stolen after falling … Continue Reading
November 21, 2019
Reschenthaler Supports Legislation to Make Prescription Drugs More Affordable
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) supported two pieces of legislation aimed at making prescription drugs more affordable for hardworking Americans. The bills, H.R. 3991, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Improvements to Patent Litigation Act of 2019, and H.R. 5133, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Through Promoting Competition Act of 2019, passed the House Judiciary Committee with unanimous support, and now await action on the House … Continue Reading
November 01, 2019
Reschenthaler Leads Congressional Delegation Trip to Naval Station Norfolk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) led a congressional delegation visit to Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base. During the trip, the group of lawmakers toured the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), USS Delaware (SSN-791), and USS McFaul (DDG-74). They also received a briefing from Admiral Christopher W. Grady, Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, met with command leadership, and engaged with sailors from their home states. "I was … Continue Reading
October 31, 2019
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Democrats’ Partisan Impeachment Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote against H.Res. 660, House Democrats' disingenuous attempt to legitimize their sham impeachment inquiry. "In voting for the impeachment resolution today, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats admitted that their impeachment inquiry into President Trump was illegitimate and nothing more than a partisan attempt to undo the 2016 election. This long overdue resolution does not even address the … Continue Reading
October 23, 2019
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Joining President Trump for Pittsburgh Visit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on joining President Trump at the Shale Insight Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Congressman Reschenthaler is traveling on Air Force One to attend the event with the president. "I'm honored to join President Trump as he visits the hardworking men and women who are driving innovation in the American shale energy industry. The president has been a tireless supporter of Pennsylvania energy, and thanks … Continue Reading
September 27, 2019
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Vote to Defend Emergency Declaration at the Southern Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his opposition to S.J. Res 54, which would end President Trump's national emergency declaration at the southern border and is identical to a joint resolution that the president already vetoed in March. "Rather than working with us to solve the crisis at our southern border, House Democrats continue to offer partisan messaging bills. This latest resolution is no different. President Trump … Continue Reading
September 26, 2019
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Whistleblower’s Complaint and Intel Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on the release of the whistleblower's complaint and the House Intelligence Committee hearing with Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire: "The release of the whistleblower complaint and this morning's hearing once again prove that Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats, the Party of Impeachment, are overreaching in their efforts to undo the results of the 2016 election. Their … Continue Reading
September 24, 2019
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Democrats’ Formal Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on Democrats' formal impeachment inquiry: "This is a sad day for our democracy. Speaker Pelosi's decision to begin a formal impeachment inquiry based on secondhand allegations shows just how desperate the Democrats are to undo the will of the American people. President Trump has agreed to release the unredacted transcript of his phone call with the president of Ukraine and the House Intelligence … Continue Reading
July 25, 2019
ICYMI: Reschenthaler, Armstrong Lead HEAT Members to Visit Gas and Oil Sites in Pennsylvania, North Dakota
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressmen Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) led two delegations of House Energy Action Team (HEAT) members to visit the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota on Monday, and a natural gas extraction, production, and processing facility in Pennsylvania last Friday. Congressman Armstrong led co-chairs Reps. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), and Reps. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.), Jason Smith (R-Mo.), and Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), on a tour of … Continue Reading
July 18, 2019
Reschenthaler Opposes Democrats’ Legislation to Harm American Workers, Weaken Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted against Democrats' latest bill, the so-called Raise the Wage Act (H.R. 582), which would harm American workers and weaken our economy."Under President Trump and Congressional Republicans' leadership, our nation is experiencing unprecedented economic growth that has led to bigger paychecks and more jobs for hardworking Pennsylvanians," said Reschenthaler. "Democrats want to destroy everything we achieved in the last 2 years … Continue Reading
July 18, 2019
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Repealing “Cadillac Tax” and Protecting Workers’ Health Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote to repeal the so-called "Cadillac Tax," Obamacare's 40 percent tax on employer-provided health care coverage. The Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 (H.R. 748), which Reschenthaler also co-sponsored, repeals this tax that threatens the health care benefits of millions of individuals and families across the country who get their health insurance through their employer."I … Continue Reading
July 12, 2019
Reschenthaler Opposes Democrats’ Bill That Puts Politics Over Our Troops
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted against Democrats' latest partisan bill, H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, which would underfund our nation's military and put our national security at risk. The bill, which authorizes funding for our nation's military, passed along party lines, with all Republicans voting in opposition. In contrast, the Republican-controlled Senate passed their version of NDAA by a bipartisan … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
House Sends Reschenthaler, Dean Bill to Improve Mental Health Care for Law Enforcement Officers to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, S. 998, the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a unanimous voteand now heads to the President's desk for signature. This bipartisan bill is the Senate companion to legislation introduced by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Madeline Dean (PA-04) and will improve mental health treatment and support for our nation's law enforcement officers, especially as it relates to suicide prevention. Last month, the … Continue Reading