Press Releases
Reschenthaler Leads Effort to Combat Reserve & Guard Suicide Rates
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler, a former U.S. Navy JAG, joined Congressmen Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), a retired U.S. Navy SEAL, and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) in introducing H.R. 6873, legislation which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to include former members of the Reserves and Guard in their annual suicide report. After the 2020 report, the VA stopped including a separate statistic on suicides of former members of the Guard and Reserve, who were not federally … Continue Reading
December 21, 2023
Reschenthaler, PA Lawmakers to Blinken: Marc Fogel Must Be Included in Any Prisoner Swap
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), alongside Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), as well as Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Dan Meuser (R-PA), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Madeleine Dean (D-PA), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Matt Cartwright (D-PA), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Susan Wild (D-PA), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Summer Lee (D-PA) urged Secretary Antony Blinken to include Pittsburgh-native Marc Fogel in … Continue Reading
December 14, 2023
Reschenthaler Applauds House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024: “As a Navy veteran, I understand how vital it is that our military has the resources it needs to deter our adversaries and protect our nation. This year’s defense bill includes many significant conservative priorities championed by House Republicans, including the largest pay raise for our … Continue Reading
December 13, 2023
Reschenthaler Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Authorization into President Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed H. Res. 918, authorizing an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “This Congress, House Republicans have uncovered a mountain of evidence implicating President Joe Biden in his family’s influence-peddling schemes. But time and time again, the president’s son and his administration officials have defied subpoenas and refused to meet with House investigators regarding … Continue Reading
December 11, 2023
Reschenthaler Introduces Legislation to Help Solve Cold Cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) introduced the Cold Case Modernization Act, which would expand the criteria for Department of Justice (DOJ) grant funds used to identify unidentified human remains through forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) testing. FGG is used by local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to help reconnect missing and unidentified persons with their families. “Across the United States, investigators lack the critical resources to solve … Continue Reading
December 07, 2023
Reschenthaler Leads Call for Termination of Penn President Liz Magill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), alongside Congressmen John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Dan Meuser (R-PA), have called on the Chair of the University of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees to relieve Liz Magill of her duties as President of the University of Pennsylvania following her shocking testimony on Tuesday before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding rampant antisemitism on … Continue Reading
November 30, 2023
Reschenthaler Announces December Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ … Continue Reading
November 29, 2023
Reschenthaler Manages Rule Debate on H.R. 5283, H.R. 5961, and S.J. Res. 32
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor when he managed the Rule Debate on H.R. 5283, the Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act, H.R. 5961, the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act, and S.J. Res. 32, providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. As … Continue Reading
November 20, 2023
Reschenthaler, Casey, Fetterman, Thompson Advocate for Allegheny River Valley’s Maritime Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), and members of the Pennsylvania congressional delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) outlining concerns for commercial and recreational access to the Allegheny River - specifically the lock and dam system. Currently, Locks 2 and 3 on the Allegheny River operate at levels of service (LOS) 2, which … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
Reschenthaler Supports Resolution to Censure Rashida Tlaib
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed a resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting false narratives regarding Hamas’ attack on Israel and calling for the destruction of the state of Israel: “As a Navy JAG stationed in Iraq, I sat face-to-face with terrorists in a Baghdad courtroom and secured their death sentences. I know the evils of terrorists and they should not have cheerleaders in … Continue Reading
October 30, 2023
Reschenthaler Announces November Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
Reschenthaler Supports Resolution Standing with Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement regarding the passage of H. Res. 771, a resolution in support of Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists: “Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack on the nation of Israel was humanity at its very worst — beheading babies, raping women, and gunning down families. I am proud to stand with my House colleagues in support of our strongest ally in the Middle … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
Reschenthaler Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement regarding today’s Speaker election: “Mike Johnson has been a uniting voice in our conference since his first day in office, standing up for core Republican principles and spearheading our conservative causes. I got to know Mike well from our days serving on the House Judiciary Committee together, seeing firsthand the tenacity and unrivaled work ethic he brings to Congress. I congratulate him on … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
Reschenthaler Announces October Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization services, veterans’ … Continue Reading
September 12, 2023
Reschenthaler Statement on Impeachment Inquiry into President Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement that House Republicans will open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden: “Over the last nine months, House Republicans have uncovered allegations of corruption by President Joe Biden. This evidence must be taken seriously, as the United States cannot — and will not — have a commander-in-chief who is at the behest of our foreign … Continue Reading
September 11, 2023
Reschenthaler Statement on 22nd Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District: “Today marks 22 years since the horrific attacks which tragically killed 2,977 Americans on September 11, 2001. These mothers, fathers, brothers, and sisters woke up on that fateful Tuesday, encountered a level of terror few have ever experienced, and fought … Continue Reading
August 23, 2023
Reschenthaler Announces September Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization … Continue Reading
August 10, 2023
Reschenthaler, Miller Form Congressional Appalachian Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) announced the formation of the Congressional Appalachian Caucus. "I am excited to form the Appalachian Caucus and honored to lead it as co-chair in the 118th Congress," said Reschenthaler. "This caucus will serve as a voice for the small towns in Appalachia who have been overlooked and left behind. I look forward to working with my colleagues to promote policies that will … Continue Reading
July 31, 2023
Reschenthaler Announces August Mobile Office Hours
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District next month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents can receive help with Social Security and Medicare issues, federal grant funding, passports and visas, immigration and naturalization … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
Reschenthaler, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the Animal Welfare Act and Hold Abusers Accountable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and John Kennedy (R-LA), and U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) introduced the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act. Thislegislation would strengthen the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) enforcement power against animal abusers. Specifically, the Better CARE for Animals Act provides DOJ with the same … Continue Reading