Guy Reschenthaler

Reschenthaler Applauds the Return of Commercial Airline Service to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

Position: The release applauds the return of commercial airline service to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport via Breeze Airways and states support for an $850,000 federal grant application to attract a new carrier.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport has secured Breeze Airways as a carrier, returning commercial air service to the airport. "Arnold Palmer Regional Airport plays a vital role in connecting residents and businesses across southwestern Pennsylvania. I was proud to support efforts to restore commercial air service after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, including the airport’s application for an $850,000 federal grant to help attract a new carrier," said Reschenthaler. "Reliable air service is important to supporting local businesses, attracting investment, and creating jobs throughout our region. Thanks to the hard work of the Westmoreland County Airport Authority, Breeze Airways will soon bring service back to Arnold Palmer, providing travelers with another convenient option while strengthening our regional economy and supporting job growth.”

Reschenthaler Advances $200 million in FY2027 Appropriations Bills for Southwestern Pennsylvania | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

Position: The release announces $34.5 million in Community Project Funding and $167.2 million for Montgomery Lock and Dam in FY2027 House appropriations bills, and states that this funding should complete the project as soon as possible.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) secured $34.5 million in Community Project Funding and $167.2 million for Montgomery Lock and Dam in the Fiscal Year 2027 House Appropriations Bills. This legislation has been reported out of the House Appropriations Committee and awaits final passage in the House and Senate and enactment into law by President Trump. The funding will support critical local infrastructure and services, including road construction, water and sewer systems, law enforcement, emergency response, firefighter training, hospitals, and senior care facilities. These investments will help spur thousands of jobs in Pennsylvania. “I’m proud to deliver real results for southwestern Pennsylvania. This funding is a direct investment in our region that will grow and support family-sustaining jobs. The $34.5 million in Community Project Funding will strengthen infrastructure, support law enforcement, and improve quality of life across southwestern Pennsylvania," said Reschenthaler. "Just as important, the $167.2 million for the Montgomery Lock and Dam brings us one big step closer to completing this transformational project, which will boost commerce, create jobs, and ensure our inland waterways remain competitive for decades to come.” The Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Bills include funding for the following projects: The Fiscal Year 2027 Energy and Water Appropriations bill also includes $167.2 million to complete construction of Montgomery Lock and Dam. Rep. Reschenthaler has been a tireless advocate for completing the project on schedule and on budget. This funding should fund the project to completion and get the lock and dam operational as soon as possible. Reschenthaler has been instrumental in securing the more than $1.2 billion Montgomery Lock and Dam has received since the project began in Fiscal Year 2021. Reschenthaler has served on the House Appropriations Committee since 2021.

Reschenthaler Statement on U.S. Military Strikes in Iran | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

Position: Reschenthaler expresses strong support for U.S. military strikes against Iran in coordination with Israel, characterizing the action as necessary to counter Iranian threats to American security and allies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement regarding U.S. military strikes in Iran: “I strongly support President Trump and our nation’s warfighters as they carry out combat operations against the Iranian regime. This joint effort with Israel is essential to safeguarding American lives at home and abroad. Ayatollah Khamenei was a brutal dictator responsible for the death of thousands of innocent lives and I applaud his removal. Since 1979, Iran has waged war against the United States. I witnessed this firsthand when I deployed to Iraq and prosecuted Iranian-backed militia groups that targeted and killed American troops during the War on Terror. Today, the regime’s nuclear ambitions, expanding ballistic missile program, and continued sponsorship of terrorism pose a direct threat to the United States and our allies. May God bless our fallen and injured heroes, their families, and all those deployed overseas.”

Reschenthaler Votes to Advance Appropriations Package Containing Funding for PA-14 | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) Consolidated Appropriations Act to the Senate. The legislation contains $8.5 million, requested by Reschenthaler, to support road construction in the 14th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. This bill represents the last set of projects requested by Reschenthaler during the FY 2026 process, totaling nearly $215 million for southwestern Pennsylvania. The legislation now awaits passage by the United States Senate and President Trump's signature. "I was proud to vote for the FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which reinforces the House’s commitment to regular, full-year appropriations, advances conservative priorities, and supports President Trump's agenda,” said Reschenthaler. “This package passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support and includes the remaining Community Project Funding I requested for southwestern Pennsylvania. These projects, totaling $215 million, will modernize our locks and dams, strengthen infrastructure, and benefit law enforcement, veterans, first responders, and local communities. I look forward to the legislation being signed into law and the funding reaching the deserving recipients who will use it to improve our region." The FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act, passed today, included the following projects: Reschenthaler also secured the following Community Project Funding, which previously passed the House: Reschenthaler was the third-highest recipient of Community Project Funding in the FY 2026 appropriations process and has served on the House Appropriations Committee since 2021.

Reschenthaler Secures Nearly $200 Million in Community Project Funding for Southwestern Pennsylvania | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026) Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill to the Senate. The legislation contains $199 million, requested by Reschenthaler, to support the inland water system, infrastructure projects, and law enforcement in southwestern Pennsylvania. The legislation now awaits action in the United States Senate. “Southwestern Pennsylvania’s waterways, infrastructure, and public safety systems are critical to our regional economy and quality of life,” said Reschenthaler. “This bipartisan funding package passed the House overwhelmingly and delivers $199 million I requested to modernize our locks and dams, strengthen local infrastructure, and support law enforcement. I am eager to see these critical investments become law in the near future.” On November 12, 2025, President Trump signed a three-bill appropriations package into law, which included six additional projects and $6.5 million for southwestern Pennsylvania. Reschenthaler was the third-highest recipient of Community Project Funding in the FY 2026 appropriations process and has served on the House Appropriations Committee since 2021.

Reschenthaler Applauds President Trump's Decisive Action Against Maduro | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

Position: The congressman expresses support for President Trump's military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolas Maduro, characterizing the action as justified and beneficial to U.S. national security.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolas Maduro: “President Trump and our nation’s warfighters successfully executed an operation to bring Nicolas Maduro to justice. Maduro is an indicted narco-terrorist who enabled the ruthless Venezuelan cartels that funnel lethal drugs into the United States. This precise and decisive action demonstrates to our adversaries what happens when you place Americans in danger. President Trump has once again made our nation safer.”

Reschenthaler Votes to Reopen the Government and Champions Millions for Southwestern Pennsylvania | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after voting to reopen the federal government: “For over 40 days, far-left Democrats chose to play partisan politics to the detriment of the American people. Today, my House Republican colleagues and I sent legislation to President Trump’s desk that ends the Schumer shutdown, ensures our troops and border patrol agents get paid, and fully funds veterans benefits and medical care. I am proud to announce this legislation includes over $6 million in community project funding that I secured for southwestern Pennsylvania. This funding will support local veterans’ mental health initiatives, rural healthcare infrastructure, and critical equipment for first responders. Simply put — this is a huge win for our region.” This bill includes $6.5 million in community projects for southwestern Pennsylvania secured by Reschenthaler: Since 2021, Reschenthaler has served on the House Appropriations Committee. For Fiscal Year 2026, he has advanced over $200 million in community project funding across the 12 appropriations bills. This funding package includes the first 6 of 15 local projects to be signed into law so far for the fiscal year. Reschenthaler is ranked among the top lawmakers in Congress to secure funding for their districts in fiscal year 2026.

Reschenthaler, Dean Introduce Bill to Support Law Enforcement Officers, Improve Mental Health Care | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

Position: Representatives Reschenthaler and Dean introduced legislation to reauthorize COPS grant funding for mental health resources and suicide prevention programs for law enforcement officers through 2029, building on a 2019 law that expired.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA) introduced the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act, which reauthorizes the use of COPS grant funding for mental health resources for law enforcement officers. This bipartisan legislation would extend the authorization through 2029. “Law enforcement officers face unprecedented threats and mental health challenges. We must continue to support these officers and their families who serve and protect our communities,” said Rep. Reschenthaler. “In 2019, I partnered with my Pennsylvania colleague, Congresswoman Dean, to get this bill signed into law by President Trump. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation once again, which will help ensure law enforcement officers have access to critical mental health support.” “Every day, our law enforcement shows up in times of emergency and crisis to keep our communities safe — yet these same public servants lack the resources to face the growing mental health crisis in their own field,” Rep. Dean said. “I was encouraged that funding for the STOIC Act passed into law during our first term in 2019, and I’m grateful to work with Congressman Reschenthaler once again to enact our bipartisan bill. We must support the well-being of our law enforcement professionals, as they support ours.” Representatives Reschenthaler and Dean first introduced the STOIC Act in 2019, which expanded grant funding for law enforcement family-support services and allowed the funding to be used to establish suicide prevention programs and mental health services. President Trump signed the legislation into law in 2019, but the authorization expired last year. Law enforcement officers are 54 percent more likely to die by suicide than the average American worker. The STOIC Act will continue to allow the U.S. Department of Justice grant funding to be used for suicide prevention programs and to support officers in times of mental health crisis. The STOIC Act is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Senate companion, S. 419, in February 2025.

Reschenthaler Votes to Advance Legislation Containing $190 Million for SWPA Inland Waterways | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

Position: Reschenthaler voted to advance appropriations legislation that includes $190 million in funding for southwestern Pennsylvania inland waterways infrastructure, including construction of Montgomery Lock and Dam and maintenance on the Lower Monongahela River.

Washington, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill out of the Appropriations Committee on July 17, 2025. The legislation contains $190 million, requested by Reschenthaler, to support the inland water system in southwestern Pennsylvania. The legislation now awaits action on the House floor. “In southwestern Pennsylvania, our inland waterways and locks and dams are essential to our way of life,” said Reschenthaler. “I am proud to announce this legislation includes $190 million, which I requested, to modernize our inland water system and improve supply chain access to our rivers. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure this funding becomes law.” This funding includes $183.8 million for the continued construction of Montgomery Lock and Dam on the Upper Ohio River and $7.4 million for operations and maintenance on the Lower Monongahela River, Lock and Dams 2, 3, and 4. Since 2021, Reschenthaler has served on the House Appropriations Committee, including the subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies. In Fiscal Year 2024, he secured $41 million for the Lower Monongahela River project.

Reschenthaler, Deluzio, and Joyce Introduce Legislation to Relocate Department of Energy Office to the Keystone State | U.S. Congressman Guy Reschenthaler

Position: Representatives Reschenthaler, Deluzio, and Joyce support relocating the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, arguing that proximity to fossil fuel industry workers and leaders will improve energy policy development.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Representatives Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), introduced bipartisan legislation to relocate the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In June, Pennsylvania Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman introduced the Senate companion legislation (S. 2044).  The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management is responsible for the development of unconventional oil and gas resources, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, and the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve. Pennsylvania is the nation’s second leading producer of natural gas, and this legislation will ensure that the DOE officials responsible for regulating the energy industry are closer to the industry leaders and workers they work with every day.  “Southwestern Pennsylvania is helping our nation unleash energy dominance,” said Rep. Guy Reschenthaler. “The coal, oil, and natural gas industries employ hundreds of thousands in Pennsylvania alone, including over 130,000 union jobs in the natural gas industry. The fossil fuel workforce of southwestern Pennsylvania should be leading and developing our nation’s energy policies, not out of touch bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. I am proud to partner with my Pennsylvania colleagues to introduce this important bill.” “Western Pennsylvania has helped power this country for centuries,” said Rep. Chris Deluzio. “This region can and should remain at the heart of powering America and growing our economy. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to relocate the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management to Western PA. As we power America, we need to stay focused on lowering energy costs, creating solid jobs, growing our energy independence and resilience, and using innovative technologies to protect our air and water.”  "Pennsylvania has a rich history in energy production and innovation, fueling our nation and our allies for decades," said Rep. John Joyce, M.D. "By introducing this bipartisan legislation to move the Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management to Pittsburgh, we can ensure that the Department of Energy's employees are invested in the communities their work directly impacts."