Press Releases
Reschenthaler: Showing Gratitude on Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement on Thanksgiving Day: “In 1621, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans gathered for America’s first Thanksgiving, giving thanks for their many blessings in the New World. In 1789, President George Washington’s proclamation formally recognized the holiday by acknowledging ‘a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of … Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
Reschenthaler, Waltz Demand Biden Administration Deter Iranian Attacks on U.S. Interests in Iraq
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Mike Waltz (R-FL) led a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the Biden Administration to respond to Iran’s recent attacks in Iraq to deter future aggression and protect U.S. personnel operating in the region. Since March 2022, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have launched several coordinated armed drone and missile attacks into northern Iraq, killing and … Continue Reading
November 15, 2022
Reschenthaler: Republicans Elected Conservative Leaders in McCarthy, Scalise, Emmer, and Stefanik
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R-Penn.) released the following statement regarding today’s Republican House Leadership elections: “Congratulations to future Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Conference Chair Elise Stefanik on their victories in the House Republican Caucus Leadership elections. These four members of Congress are experienced, accomplished, and determined to lead the House into a new era … Continue Reading
November 11, 2022
Reschenthaler Statement on Veterans Day
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R-Penn.) released the following statement on Veterans Day: “Since the birth of our great nation, countless brave men and women have answered the call to defend our freedoms and put their lives on the line for their fellow Americans. This includes nearly 39,000 southwestern Pennsylvanians from our 14th Congressional District. As a Navy veteran, I am proud to have served alongside these heroes and remain steadfast in my belief … Continue Reading
November 04, 2022
Reschenthaler Receives Friend of Farm Bureau Award
WASHINGTON. D.C. - Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) received the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) “Friend of Farm Bureau” award for his legislative efforts and advocacy on behalf of Pennsylvania’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural communities. “I am honored to receive the American Farm Bureau’s “Friend of Farm Bureau” award,” said Rep. Reschenthaler. “Agriculture is a critical component of America’s heritage and economy. I remain committed to promoting commonsense … Continue Reading
November 03, 2022
Reschenthaler Introduces Resolution to Help Bring Russian Detainee Marc Fogel Home
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced a resolution of inquiry in response to the Biden Administration’s continued reluctance to designate Marc Fogel, a history teacher and Pittsburgh-native imprisoned in Russia, as “wrongfully detained.” Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) are original cosponsors of the resolution. “As a former district judge and U.S. Navy JAG, I know when I’m being stonewalled,” said Rep. … Continue Reading
November 01, 2022
Reschenthaler, Lamb, Casey Demand Biden Administration Fight to Bring Russian Detainee Marc Fogel Home
WASHINGTON. D.C. - U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler?(PA-14), Conor Lamb (PA-17), and U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken demanding the State Department prioritize securing the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher imprisoned in Russia. “I am deeply disappointed with the State Department’s refusal to classify Marc Fogel as wrongfully detained and its failure to prioritize him in discussions with Russian government officials … Continue Reading
October 10, 2022
Reschenthaler, Ernst, Marshall, McClain Demand NSF and NIH Terminate Grant Funding for EcoHealth Alliance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler?(PA-14), Senator Joni K. Ernst (R-IA), Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), and Representative Lisa McClain (MI-10) led letters to the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) condemning the agencies’ recent decisions to award grant funding to the EcoHealth Alliance, Inc. (EcoHealth). The New York nonprofit, led by Peter Daszak, has funneled nearly $1.7 million in federal tax dollars to the Wuhan … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Committee Passes Reschenthaler, Blunt Rochester Criminal Justice Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 2864, the Clean Slate Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) to give more than 70 million Americans with low-level and nonviolent criminal records a second chance to fully participate in society. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced the companion bill in the Senate. The legislation would remove major barriers for many … Continue Reading
September 15, 2022
Reschenthaler, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Combat Child Exploitation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23), Steve Chabot (OH-01), Ann Kuster (NH-02), introduced H.R. 8816, the bipartisan reauthorization of the Providing Resources, Officers, and Technology to Eradicate Cyber Threats to Our Children, or the PROTECT Our Children Act. This critical legislation would reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program and National ICAC Data System through 2024, … Continue Reading
September 14, 2022
House Passes Reschenthaler Bill to Help Victims of Child Sex Abuse and Sex Trafficking Seek Justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by voice vote S. 3103, the Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act, the Senate companion to legislation introduced by Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-15), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27). S. 3103 now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. This bipartisan legislation will ensure that survivors of child sex abuse and sex trafficking … Continue Reading
August 18, 2022
Reschenthaler, Trone Public Safety Officer Support Act Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, President Biden signed into law Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and David Trone’s (MD-06) Public Safety Officer Support Act. This bipartisan legislation expands the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program (PSOB) to include coverage for first responders who die as a result of suicide or are disabled as a result of traumatic service-related experiences. Previously, the PSOB Program only covered physical injuries, excluding coverage for mental health … Continue Reading
August 12, 2022
Reschenthaler Opposes Democrats’ Reckless Tax-and-Spend Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement after voting against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5376, Democrat’s disastrous Inflation and Recession Act: “I was proud to speak in opposition to and vote against the reckless tax-and-spend bill passed by House Democrats today. This multi-billion-dollar spending package won't bring down record-high inflation, secure our southern border, or make our communities safer. “Instead, Democrats’ … Continue Reading
August 10, 2022
Reschenthaler, Kilmer, Veasey Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Homebuying Process for Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Guy Reschenthaler?(PA-14), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and Marc Veasey (TX-33) introduced H.R. 8616, the Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act of 2022 (VALID Act), bipartisan legislation to improve the homebuying process for veterans. “As a Navy veteran who used a VA home loan, I know how difficult the process can be,” said Rep. Reschenthaler. “It’s not surprising that only ten to fifteen percent of veterans report successfully using this significant … Continue Reading
August 04, 2022
Reschenthaler Leads Effort to Bring Russian Detainee Marc Fogel Home
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the State Department to include Marc Fogel, a southwestern Pennsylvania resident, in any negotiations to bring Americans imprisoned in Russia home. “Although he may not carry the notoriety of a celebrity WNBA athlete, we believe it is essential the Biden Administration work to bring Mr. Fogel safely home to his family. Brittney Griner’s wife … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Reschenthaler Supports Defense Authorization Bill, Rejects Biden’s Reckless National Security Cuts
WASHINGTON. D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted in favor of H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23). This bipartisan legislation authorizes funding to ensure our military is well-equipped to counter foreign threats, provides a pay raise for our troops, and rejects President Biden's reckless cuts to our national security. “As a U.S. Navy veteran, I am deeply committed to supporting the brave men and women in our … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Committee Passes Reschenthaler, Bass Legislation to Support Pregnant Prisoners and their Babies
WASHINGTON. D.C. - Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved H.R. 6878, the Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act of 2022, legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Karen Bass (CA-37) to establish a national standard of prenatal and post-delivery care for incarcerated women and their babies. Similar legislation introduced by Reps. Reschenthaler and Bass passed the House by a unanimous vote during … Continue Reading
June 30, 2022
Reschenthaler Introduces Amendment to Prevent New Tolling on Pennsylvanians
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced an amendment to prevent the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) from using federal funds to build new tolls on existing roads and bridges and tax Pennsylvania’s families, blue-collar workers, and senior citizens. Unfortunately, the amendment, introduced during the House Committee on Appropriations’ consideration of legislation to fund federal transportation programs for Fiscal Year 2023 was … Continue Reading
June 29, 2022
Committee Passes Reschenthaler Amendment Banning Funding for U.N. Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry into Israel
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Appropriations unanimously passed U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler’s (PA-14) amendment prohibiting federal funding for the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) Commission of Inquiry into false allegations of human rights violations by Israel in the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem. “The UNHRC’s bogus and baseless commission perpetuates a longstanding U.N. practice of unfairly singling out our ally Israel while refusing to hold … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Reschenthaler Opposes Legislation Infringing Americans’ Second Amendment Rights
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement regarding his vote on S. 2938: “As a gun owner and staunch defender of Americans’ constitutional rights, I proudly voted against the Senate’s gun control legislation because this flawed bill will disarm law-abiding citizens, erode the Second Amendment, and trash due process rights afforded to all Americans. “The overwhelming majority of gun owners in southwestern Pennsylvania and across the … Continue Reading