Guy Reschenthaler
U.S. House · PA-14 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · PA-14
Biography
Overview
Guy Reschenthaler is a Republican U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district, serving since 2019. He is an attorney, former district judge, and U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps during the Iraq War. He previously served in the Pennsylvania State Senate and currently holds the position of Republican chief deputy whip in the 119th Congress.
Career
Reschenthaler has maintained consistent reelection success, winning office since 2019 with increasing margins (58% in 2018, 64.7% in 2020, 66.6% in 2024). He defended a Navy SEAL accused of assault during his military service. As a legislator, he has focused on energy security and critical infrastructure. In December 2020, he voted against $2,000 stimulus checks and, along with other Pennsylvania Republicans, voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election results based on claims about mail-in ballot procedures that were not proven by news accounts.
Prior political experience
Reschenthaler first won a special election to the Pennsylvania State Senate (37th district) in 2015, defeating Democrat Heather Arnet after State Senator Matt Smith resigned. He transitioned to the U.S. House in 2018, initially losing a special election nomination (2018 special, 18th district) to Rick Saccone by 32 votes. He then won the Republican primary for the reconfigured 14th district with 55.4% against Saccone and won the general election with 58% against Democrat Bibiana Boerio. He was reelected in 2020 with 64.7% against Marine Corps veteran William Marx, and in 2024 with 66.6% against Democrat Chris Dziados.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | U.S. House PA-14 | 2025–present | In progress | Guy Reschenthaler | — |
| 3rd | U.S. House PA-14 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Guy Reschenthaler | Guy Reschenthaler |
| 2nd | U.S. House PA-14 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Guy Reschenthaler | Guy Reschenthaler |
| 1st | U.S. House PA-14 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | — | Guy Reschenthaler |
Committee assignments
- National Security, Department of State, and Related ProgramsHouse· 2025–present
- Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- Energy and Water Development and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term6
- H.R. 7987
CLIMB Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5282
Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025
Sep 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4415
Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Relocation Act of 2025
Jul 15, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4199
Modernize the Au Pair Program Act of 2025
Jun 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1496
Rare Earth Magnet Security Act of 2025
Feb 21, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1344
Dennis and Lois Krisfalusy Act
Feb 13, 2025INTRODUCED
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 7296
SAVE America Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5769
21st Century Dyslexia Act
Oct 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5387
Saving the American Dream Act
Sep 16, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4788
To require the District of Columbia to permit Members of Congress who have a valid license or permit which is issued pursuant to the law of a State which permits the Member to carry a concealed firearm, or who is otherwise entitled to carry a concealed firearm in the State in which the Member resides, to carry a concealed firearm in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
Jul 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4772
Critical Minerals Investment Tax Modernization Act of 2025
Jul 25, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4398
Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Jul 15, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4304
Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act
Jul 7, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 3946
FIGHT Act of 2025
Jun 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3699
Energy Choice Act
Jun 4, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 3591
Carla Walker Act
May 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |