Press Releases
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
July 01, 2021
House Appropriations Votes to include Reschenthaler Amendment Prohibiting Funds to the Wuhan Institute of Virology
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Appropriations Committee voted to include Congressman Guy Reschenthaler's (PA-14) amendment to prohibit federal funding to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), the likely origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, during consideration of the Fiscal Year 2022 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill. "It is deeply disturbing that American taxpayers footed the bill for over $1 million to support dangerous and potentially deadly research … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
Reschenthaler Opposes House Democrats’ Green New Deal Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) voted no on H.R. 3684, House Democrats' so-called infrastructure bill that prioritizes Green New Deal mandates over rebuilding our nation's crumbling roads and bridges. H.R. 3638 narrowly passed the House by a vote of 221 to 201. "It is a shame, though not surprising, that House Democrats once again threw away an opportunity for bipartisanship to score cheap political points by disguising last year's Green New Deal as … Continue Reading
May 28, 2021
Reschenthaler Leads Effort to Honor Purple Heart Recipients
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) led a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin requesting the Department of Defense (DOD) list Purple Heart (PH) recipients on their valor awards website. The DOD created this website to honor servicemembers awarded distinguished military medals and reduce the number of incidents of those fraudulently claiming to have received certain awards of valor. Congressmen Conor Lamb (PA-17), Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Mike Doyle (PA-18) … Continue Reading
May 19, 2021
House Passes Bill to Improve Veteran Safety in VA Medical Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed the Veterans' Camera Reporting (VCR) Act (H.R. 1510), which will improve care at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities by boosting use of video cameras for patient safety. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) joined Representatives David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV), David Trone (D-MD), Mike Bost (R-IL), Carol Miller (R-WV), and Alex Mooney (R-WV) to introduce this legislation. The passage of this bipartisan legislation comes one week … Continue Reading
May 14, 2021
Reschenthaler Uncovers $1.1 Million in Taxpayer Funding Sent to the Wuhan Institute of Virology
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) recently uncovered $1.1 million in Obama-era taxpayer funding funneled to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) through the EcoHealth Alliance. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) awarded this funding. The WIV is a Chinese Communist Party lab with ties to Chinese military research and a suspected origin site of COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2021, Reschenthaler sent a letter to former Acting USAID Administrator Gloria … Continue Reading
May 12, 2021
Reschenthaler Supports Police Officers During National Police Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) offered an amendment on the House floor to move legislation supporting our police officers during National Police Week. House Democrats blocked this measure and chose to not move a single bill in support of law enforcement. "When Republicans control the House, we mark National Police Week by moving legislation to support our officers and help them keep our community safe," said Reschenthaler. "In stark contrast, this liberal, … Continue Reading