Press Releases
Reschenthaler Statement on Leaked Draft U.S. Supreme Court Opinion
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement regarding the unprecedented leaked draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion: “As a former district judge and U.S. Navy JAG Corps attorney, I am appalled by this unprecedented leak from inside our nation’s highest court. It is an attack on the rule of law, the constitution, and the independence of the Supreme Court, coordinated by the left to create a political firestorm to harass and intimidate Supreme … Continue Reading
April 13, 2022
Reschenthaler, Trone Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address America’s Mental Health Crisis
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and David Trone (MD-06) introduced H.R. 7483, the Cost of Mental Illness Act, bipartisan legislation to determine the effect of severe mental illness on America’s health care, housing, and penal systems. Policymakers, medical professionals, and community organizations can use this data to develop commonsense solutions to address the mental health needs of struggling Americans. “When I served as a district judge, many of the … Continue Reading
March 10, 2022
Reschenthaler Statement on Support for Military and Government Funding, Ukraine Aid
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement regarding his vote in support of legislation to fund defense and other federal programs for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 and provide support for Ukraine: “Our country is facing unprecedented crises at home and abroad. Inflation is skyrocketing, gas prices are at an all-time high, illegal immigrants and fentanyl are flooding across our open southern border, and President Biden’s weak … Continue Reading
March 09, 2022
Reschenthaler, LaMalfa Urge TSA to End Airplane Mask Mandate
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) led a group of 90 Republican Members of Congress in urging the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to allow its mask mandate for air travel to expire. The mandate currently runs through March 18, 2022. “It is past time that the Biden Administration follows the science and allows Americans to return to normalcy. Given the substantial decline in Covid-19 cases and the incredible … Continue Reading
March 07, 2022
Reschenthaler, Bass Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Pregnant Prisoners and their Babies
WASHINGTON. D.C. - U.S. Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Karen Bass (CA-37), reintroduced the Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act.?This legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote last Congress, would establish a national standard of care to provide prenatal and post-delivery care to incarcerated women and their babies. “The Protecting the Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act … Continue Reading
March 04, 2022
Congressional Gaming Caucus Co-Chairs Reschenthaler and Titus Introduce Legislation to Raise Tax Threshold on Slot Winnings
Washington, D.C. - Congressional Gaming Caucus Co-Chairs Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) and Dina Titus (NV-01), and Representatives Anthony Brown (MD-04), Mark Amodei (NV-02), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) 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 Rep. Reschenthaler. … Continue Reading
March 02, 2022
Reschenthaler Statement on Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement after President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: “America is strong, but thanks to President Biden’s failed policies, we are a nation in crisis. During President Biden’s first year in office, inflation soared to a 40-year high, forcing hardworking Americans to pay more for just about everything. His open-border policies allowed 2 million illegal immigrants and 500 pounds of deadly fentanyl to … Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
Reschenthaler Statement on Russia’s Attack on Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. -?Today, Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on Russia’s attack on Ukraine: “Russia’s attack on the freedom-loving people of Ukraine is unjustified, unprovoked, and a flagrant violation of international law. Overnight, Vladimir Putin unilaterally destabilized global peace and stability and threatened innocent lives. I condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine in the strongest possible terms and wholeheartedly affirm my commitment to preserving … Continue Reading
February 09, 2022
Reschenthaler and Colleagues Condemn the Nomination of Sarah Bloom Raskin
WASHINGTON, D.C. -?Today, Representative Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Coal Caucus Chairman David B. McKinley (WV-01), Pennsylvania Representatives Scott Perry (PA-10), Glenn “GT" Thompson (PA-15), Fred Keller (PA-12), Dr. John Joyce (PA-13), Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Mike Kelly (PA-16) led a letter with 40 of their colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to President Joe Biden condemning his continued war on U.S. energy producers as evidenced by his nomination of Ms. Sarah Bloom Raskin to … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
Reschenthaler Votes to Support U.S. Servicemembers, National Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted for S. 1605, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). This bipartisan bill reverses President Biden’s reckless cuts to our national security budget by authorizing $768.2 billion in funding for our military and provides a 2.7 percent pay raise for our troops. S. 1605 passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote and now heads to the Senate for consideration. “As a former … Continue Reading
November 19, 2021
Reschenthaler Votes No on Democrats’ Socialist Spending Scam
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote opposing President Biden and Democrats' Socialist Spending Scam: "The American people are experiencing the highest inflation in over 30 years, and it is a direct result of President Biden and Congressional Democrats' reckless socialist spending spree. Biden and Democrats' willingness to add an additional $800 billion to the national debt over the next five years is irresponsible. … Continue Reading
November 06, 2021
Reschenthaler Opposes First Vote in Democrats’ Socialist Spending Spree
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Friday, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote opposing the first step in Democrats' Socialist Spending Spree. "Tonight's vote was nothing more than an attempt by Speaker Pelosi to pave the way for Democrats' socialist tax and spending spree that is estimated to cost as much as $3.98 trillion. While American families face record-high inflation rates and businesses can't find workers, Democrats prioritize woke policies that will … Continue Reading
October 28, 2021
House Passes Reschenthaler's COPS Counseling Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Guy Reschenthaler's (PA-14) Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support (COPS) Counseling Act (S. 1502) by a vote of 424-3. This bipartisan legislation, which Reschenthaler introduced with Rep. David Trone (MD-6), increases privacy protections for law enforcement officers who use peer support counseling by creating clear standards for confidentiality. The COPS Counseling Act passed the Senate earlier this year by … Continue Reading
September 29, 2021
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Opposing Biden’s Inflation Boosting Blank Check
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote against the House Amendment to S. 1301. This legislation would suspend the debt ceiling through the remainder of this Congress, providing President Biden and Congressional Democrats with a blank check for trillions of dollars in new socialist spending. "Republicans have been clear for months now - we will not help the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats in their effort to … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
National Defense Funding Authorization Passes with Reschenthaler Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted for H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). This bipartisan bill ensures our military is well-equipped to counter foreign threats, provides a 2.7 percent pay raise for our troops, and boosts total defense funding by nearly $25 billion over President Biden's budget request, a 5 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2021. "As a Navy veteran, I am deeply committed to supporting our … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
House Passes Reschenthaler Amendment Defunding EcoHealth Alliance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to include an amendment authored by Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) prohibiting federal funding to EcoHealth Alliance, an organization that funneled taxpayer dollars to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), in the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4350). "It is deeply disturbing that EcoHealth Alliance funneled American taxpayer dollars to support dangerous and potentially deadly research at the … Continue Reading
September 21, 2021
Reschenthaler’s Statement on Opposing Democrats’ Blank Check, Standing with Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 5304, which provides Democrats with a blank check for trillions of dollars in new socialist spending. This legislation includes a suspension of the debt ceiling through December 16th, 2022, allowing President Biden and Congressional Democrats to continue their reckless spending for the remainder of this Congress. Additionally, Democrat leadership removed funding for … Continue Reading
September 16, 2021
Reschenthaler Announces Federal Funding for Greene County to Expand Broadband Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, PA - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) announced the Greene County Board of Commissioners received $2.5 million through the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. Greene County will use this funding to construct broadband infrastructure and expand coverage to the unserved and underserved areas of the county. Earlier this year, Reschenthaler sent a letter to ARC advocating for the … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Reschenthaler Introduces Bipartisan Stop Copay Overpay Act to Reduce Health Care Costs for Veterans and Their Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced their Stop Copay Overpay Act. This bipartisan legislation would limit copayments for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health under the TRICARE program. Successful passage of this bill would ensure our servicemembers, veterans, and their families receive the care they need at a reasonable cost. "As a Navy veteran and co-chair of the Military Mental Health Taskforce, I am proud to … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Reschenthaler Opposes Democrats’ Out-of-Control Spending Bills
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) opposed House Democrats' partisan government funding bills, H.R. 4502, H.R. 4373, and H.R. 4346. "Instead of working to craft bipartisan, commonsense bills to fund the federal government, Democrats again chose to play politics and push through unrealistic and reckless funding measures that have no chance of becoming law," said Reschenthaler. "House Democrats increased non-defense spending by 17 percent while cutting defense … Continue Reading