Press Releases
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Vote to Provide Resources for the Humanitarian Crisis at our Southern Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of the Senate's version of H.R. 3401, legislation which will provide the resources the Trump Administration needs to address the crisis at our southern border: "After Tuesday's partisan showmanship, I am glad Speaker Pelosi finally stopped catering to her radical left and instead brought the bipartisan Senate border bill to the House floor for a vote. For nearly two months, … Continue Reading
June 19, 2019
Reschenthaler’s Statement on President Trump’s Affordable Clean Energy Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on President Trump's Affordable Clean Energy rule: "I applaud President Trump for investing in American jobs and protecting our national security by putting a stop to the Obama-era war on coal. The new ACE rule will replace the Obama Administration's disastrous and unconstitutional Clean Power Plan and return power to the states to craft innovative emissions reduction plans that save jobs. "This … Continue Reading
June 19, 2019
ICYMI: Trump’s NAFTA rewrite will create jobs, grow wages in Pa.
This op-ed was published in the Observer-Reporter on June 17, 2019 and can be viewed on their website here. By: Congressman Guy ReschenthalerObserver-Reporter Thanks to President Trump's economic policies, Pennsylvania's unemployment recently hit an all-time low of 3.9 percent, while the state's job count hit a record 6.2 million. In his first two years in office, Trump fostered job and wage growth by enacting the largest tax reform in 31 years and cutting burdensome regulations that … Continue Reading
June 14, 2019
Reschenthaler Helps Secure Federal Shipyard Grant for Heartland Fabrication
WASHINGTON, PA - Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) is working to create good-paying jobs in southwestern Pennsylvania by recently helping a local business, Heartland Fabrication, LLC in Brownsville, PA, secure grant funding that will increase their efficiency and productivity.Heartland Fabrication will receive $1,008,000 through the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grants Program. Reschenthaler contacted DOT Secretary Elaine Chao to … Continue Reading
June 12, 2019
Reschenthaler Bill to Improve Mental Health Care for Law Enforcement Officers Passes Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, H.R. 2368, the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act, passed in the House Judiciary Committee by a unanimous voice vote. This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04), will improve mental health treatment and support for our nation's law enforcement officers by reforming and expanding an existing grant program to better address the needs of law enforcement officers, especially as it … Continue Reading
June 11, 2019
Reschenthaler’s Statement on His Vote Against House Democrats’ Latest Attack on President Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote against House Democrats' latest attack on President Trump, despite the Mueller report's finding that there was no collusion with Russia: "House Democrats just can't accept the fact that Donald Trump won the 2016 election," said Reschenthaler. "The White House, Attorney General Barr, and the Department of Justice have been more than accommodating to Chairman Nadler's requests, but it … Continue Reading
June 10, 2019
Reschenthaler Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Trip to Southern Border
McAllen, TX - This week, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler led a bipartisan congressional delegation trip to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector of the southern border. The group visited Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities in McAllen, Donna, and Los Fresnos, Texas, where they saw firsthand the security and humanitarian crisis currently unfolding. "What I witnessed in the Rio Grande Valley was deeply troubling," said Reschenthaler. "Even as … Continue Reading
June 05, 2019
Reschenthaler Opposes Mass Amnesty, Votes to Secure Our Borders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted to secure our borders by opposing H.R. 6, the so-called "American Dream and Promise Act of 2019," which would only encourage and reward illegal entrants and incentivize further illegal immigration. While the legislation is billed as a fix for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) population, it is actually much broader and would even allow criminals and gang members to obtain green cards. The bill contains no … Continue Reading
May 28, 2019
Rep. Reschenthaler Honors WWII Combat Medic
WASHINGTON, PA - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) joined with Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gragg, U.S. Army Medical Command, to honor the selfless sacrifice and service of Staff Sgt. Felix J. Lisovich, a 97-year-old World War II combat medic who lives in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania."As a veteran myself, it's an honor to recognize a WWII veteran from our community today," said Reschenthaler. "Staff Sgt. Lisovich has a distinguished career of going above and beyond the call of … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019
Reschenthaler Supports Legislation to Improve Americans’ Retirement Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted in support of H.R. 1994, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019. This bipartisan legislation will help improve retirement security for all Americans by empowering small businesses and workers with greater flexibility and the ability to save more of their hard-earned money."I am proud to support this legislation that will help Americans achieve their retirement goals and strengthen … Continue Reading
May 10, 2019
Reschenthaler, Brindisi, Katko, and Meadows Introduce Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care for National Guard and Reservists
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) today joined a bipartisan group of members to help address the high rate of suicide among members of the National Guard and the Reserve. Reschenthaler, along with Reps. Anthony Brindisi (NY-22), John Katko (NY-24), and Mark Meadows (NC-11), introduced the Care and Readiness Enhancement (CARE) for Reservists Act to expand access to critical mental health services.Because they often don't live near military installations, many members of the … Continue Reading
May 08, 2019
Rep. Reschenthaler’s statement on Judiciary Democrats' Vote to hold AG Barr in Contempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement after House Judiciary Committee Democrats voted to hold Attorney General Barr in contempt for upholding the law: "This partisan vote to hold the Attorney General in contempt is nothing more than an attempt to publicly shame and discredit Mr. Barr for political purposes. To say that I'm disappointed in the direction of this committee is an understatement. I was sent here to get things done, and I feel like my … Continue Reading
May 02, 2019
Reschenthaler Opposes Legislation to Cripple U.S. Energy Sector
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted to protect jobs and further economic growth by opposing H.R. 9, a bill that would prevent President Donald J. Trump from withdrawing from the Obama Administration's costly Paris Agreement commitments.According to reports, meeting these commitments could cost U.S. GDP $250 billion and 2.7 million jobs by 2025. By bringing H.R. 9 to the floor, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats continue to engage in political … Continue Reading
May 01, 2019
ICYMI: ISIS captives tortured by removing organs and carrying out sick Nazi-style chemical experiments
My legislation, H.R. 2121, seeks to stop organ trafficking. According to Global Financial Integrity data, 10% of transplanted organs worldwide are illegally obtained. These organs are often forcibly harvested from oppressed minorities and prisoners or coerced from vulnerable people. Organ trafficking is an appalling crime that groups such as terrorist organizations have used to promote fear while raising funds for their activities. The United States needs to take action to protect innocent … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019
Reschenthaler Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers to Sue for Medical Malpractice
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), along with his colleagues Jackie Speier (D-CA), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and Charlie Crist (D-FL), introduced the Sergeant First Class Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019. This legislation would allow military servicemembers to bring claims against the federal government for instances of medical malpractice unrelated to their military duties. … Continue Reading
April 29, 2019
Reschenthaler, Dean Introduce Bill to Support Law Enforcement Officers, Improve Mental Health Care
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to improve mental health treatment and support for our nation's law enforcement officers, Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04) recently introduced H.R. 2368, the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act. This bipartisan legislation will reform and expand an existing grant program to better address the mental health and support needs of law enforcement officers, especially as it relates to suicide prevention. "Law … Continue Reading
April 24, 2019
Reschenthaler, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Recidivism, Provide Economic Opportunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) have introduced H.R. 2348, the Clean Slate Act, which aims to reduce recidivism and give Americans a second chance to live productive and fulfilling lives. This bipartisan legislation would automatically seal an individual's federal criminal record if they have been convicted of nonviolent drug crimes, and it would create a streamlined procedure that allows individuals to petition the courts to seal … Continue Reading
April 18, 2019
Representative Reschenthaler Spearheads Efforts with Senators Toomey and Casey, Representative Joyce to Honor Arnold Palmer
WASHINGTON, D.C- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) joined with U.S. Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey and Representative John Joyce (PA-13) in sending a letter to Commandant of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Admiral Karl L. Schultz requesting a Fast Response Cutter (FRC) or other suitable vessel be named after the late Arnold Palmer. In addition to his legendary professional golf career, Mr. Palmer served as an enlisted member in the USCG from 1951 to 1953. "Arnold Palmer touched millions … Continue Reading
April 05, 2019
Reschenthaler Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Dangerous Sanctuary City Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C - In an effort to improve public safety, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) recently introduced H.R. 1928, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act. The bill, which includes language that passed the House during the 115th Congress, will help combat sanctuary city policies that continue to shield illegal and criminal immigrants from federal immigration law."Sanctuary city policies are dangerous and irresponsible. They promote illegal entry into our country and in the most tragic … Continue Reading
April 02, 2019
Reschenthaler Signs Discharge Petition to Protect Abortion Survivors, Stop Infanticide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) signed Republican Whip Steve Scalise's discharge petition to force a vote on H.R. 962, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which protects babies born alive during failed abortions. If the discharge petition receives 218 signatures, Republicans can force a vote on H.R. 962 on the House floor."Any Member of Congress who opposes infanticide should have no problem signing this discharge petition," said Reschenthaler. "It … Continue Reading