Press Releases
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
July 26, 2023
Reschenthaler Manages Rule Debate on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act
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. 4366, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Key excerpts of remarks as prepared for delivery: "Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this rule, and in support of the underlying legislation. […] H.R. 4366 fulfills our commitment to America’s veterans by fully funding their health care … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
Reschenthaler, Capito, Colleagues Lead Amicus Brief on Restarting Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), U.S. Senator Shelley Capito (R-WV), and eight of their congressional colleagues filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Mountain Valley Pipeline’s completion. On July 11, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit again halted construction of the 303-mile pipeline, which is nearly 95 percent complete, despite Congress and the President's explicit approval of the … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
Reschenthaler Statement on House Passage of Resolution Condemning Pramila Jayapal’s Antisemitic Comments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed a resolution to condemn antisemitic comments made by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA): “Words matter. Antisemitic comments espoused by Democrats in Congress further fan the flames of hate in America. While I am glad the House Republican majority took decisive action to condemn Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s antisemitic comments, I am … Continue Reading
July 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. “Under the Biden Administration, Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, the Taliban recaptured Afghanistan, and Chinese aggression in the South China Sea increases. These foreign adversaries watch our every move,” said Reschenthaler. “This year’s House Republican NDAA sends a strong message to those who … Continue Reading
June 27, 2023
Reschenthaler, Colleagues Introduce the Marc Fogel Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), and Brendan Boyle (D-PA), introduced the Marc Fogel Act. This legislation would amend the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act to require more transparency from the State Department to Congress on how wrongful detainment determinations are made. “Marc Fogel meets six of the eleven criteria established by the Robert … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Reschenthaler Announces July 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
May 31, 2023
Reschenthaler Statement on House Passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act, to avert the federal debt crisis and institute responsible spending reforms. “For over three months, House Republicans worked to avoid a default on America’s debts. President Biden and Democrats refused to do the same. Through a combination of hard work and political fortitude, Republicans not … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Reschenthaler Delivers Remarks on the Fiscal Responsibility Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) delivered remarks on the House floor today during the Rule Debate on H.R. 3746, the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Remarks as prepared: “I rise today in support of this rule and in support of the underlying legislation. Today, the House is taking historic steps to address our nation’s out-of-control debt. This House Republican win rescinds $28 billion in unobligated COVID funds, cuts over $2 trillion in … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
Reschenthaler Announces June 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, … Continue Reading
May 24, 2023
Reschenthaler Delivers Remarks on the HALT Fentanyl Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) delivered remarks on the House floor today in support of H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act. This legislation places fentanyl-related substances as a class into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Remarks as prepared: “I rise today in support of H.R. 467, the HALT Fentanyl Act. Every day, an average of 14 Pennsylvanians die as a result of a drug overdose. In 2021, Pennsylvania recorded 5,449 overdose deaths, … Continue Reading
May 24, 2023
Reschenthaler and Fogel Family to President Biden: Prioritize Marc Fogel’s Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) met with family members of Marc Fogel, a history teacher from Pennsylvania currently imprisoned in Russia, to discuss the next steps in their effort to secure his release. “In the two years since Marc Fogel’s arrest, the Biden Administration has failed to classify him as wrongfully detained or take any meaningful steps to secure his release — all while refusing to explain its inaction to his family … Continue Reading
May 22, 2023
Reschenthaler Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced the 2023 Congressional Art Competition winners for Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Over 650,000 high school students have participated in the Congressional Art Competition since 1982. Nicholas Williams, a senior at … Continue Reading
May 18, 2023
Reschenthaler Applauds House Passage of Bills Supporting Law Enforcement Officers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed legislation supporting law enforcement officers during National Police Week: “Democrats’ defund the police movement and soft-on-crime policies demoralize law enforcement and embolden criminals. As a result, violent crime in Democrat-run cities is at a record high, and police officers are being attacked and killed in the line of duty … Continue Reading
May 16, 2023
Reschenthaler Delivers Remarks on Police Week Measures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today during the Rule Debate on H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act, H.R. 3091, the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, and H.Con.Res.40, a resolution to support law enforcement and condemn defunding the police. Remarks as delivered: Quick history lesson. In June 2020, Vice President Kamala Harris applauded former Los Angeles Mayor Eric … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
Reschenthaler Applauds House Passage of the Secure the Border Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act: “America is experiencing an unprecedented illegal immigration crisis with catastrophic humanitarian and national security consequences. Over the past two years, President Biden terminated successful border security measures and implemented a radical, open-border agenda. As a result, over 5 million illegal immigrants have … Continue Reading
May 08, 2023
Reschenthaler, Titus Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Raise Tax Threshold on Slot Winnings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Representative Dina Titus (D-NV), co-chairs of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, introduced the Shifting Limits on Thresholds (SLOT) Act, bipartisan legislation that would raise the outdated tax threshold for slot winnings from $1,200 to $5,000. “The 1977 slot jackpot reporting threshold hurts both Pennsylvania’s gaming industry and its patrons,” said Reschenthaler. “Because the threshold … Continue Reading
May 02, 2023
Reschenthaler, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Servicemembers’ Mental Health
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Representatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Rob Wittman (R-VA), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced H.R. 3011, the Servicemembers Mental Health Improvement Act. This legislation would establish a mental health task force within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop and provide recommendations for a comprehensive strategy to tackle mental health issues across the U.S. … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Reschenthaler Announces May 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