Shitty Policies

Rep. Guy Reschenthaler’s legislative record reads like a wishlist straight from the fossil fuel industry, defense contractors, and right-wing culture warriors. While he touts patriotism and local jobs, his bills tell a very different story. Take the Rare Earth Magnet Security Act — ostensibly about protecting critical U.S. supply chains, but really a big payday for mining companies and heavy manufacturers, many of whom are his top donors. Then there’s the DRILL Now Act, pushing to open up more federal lands to oil and gas drilling, ignoring the climate crisis in favor of Big Oil’s profits.

But wait, it gets better. Reschenthaler has also backed the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow people to carry concealed guns across state lines without regard for local gun laws — a move that endangers public safety and ignores the will of communities that want sensible firearm regulations. He co-sponsored the bill to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after Donald Trump — a largely symbolic gesture that critics say distracts from real issues while honoring a deeply divisive figure.

Add to that his repeated opposition to expanded healthcare access and environmental protections, and you get a picture of a congressman who’s more interested in pushing partisan agendas than actually serving his constituents. Meanwhile, he avoids real conversations by skipping in-person town halls and ducking public scrutiny.

In short, Reschenthaler’s legislative priorities favor wealthy donors, gun lobbyists, and fossil fuel interests over the needs and safety of the people in Pennsylvania’s 14th District. And with zero town halls to explain himself, the silence speaks volumes.

Election Denier

Reschenthaler was one of the Republicans who supported the 2020 Texas v. Pennsylvania lawsuit that sought to overturn the results of the presidential election and invalidate legitimate votes. Such attitudes culminated in the violence of the January 6 insurrection.

Environmental Rollbacks

Guy has voted repeatedly to cut funding for environmental justice programs that help clean up toxic pollution in his district. In 2025, he backed an amendment blocking EPA efforts to protect communities plagued by fracking and industrial waste. He has mocked or downplayed climate change efforts, often framing the Green New Deal and other environmental reforms as “socialist” or “job-killing.”

Healthcare Cuts

Guy Reschenthaler proudly called the One Big Beautiful Bill “pro-family” and “pro-worker,” claiming it strengthens Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. Yet, by voting for healthcare cuts disguised in this legislation, he has directly endangered the very families he claims to support. If Reschenthaler truly cared about working families, why would he back measures that slash healthcare access and make it harder for seniors and vulnerable Pennsylvanians to get the care they need? His vote puts political loyalty above protecting Social Security and Medicaid — the programs millions rely on for their health and dignity.

Reschenthaler’s words promise support for families and small businesses, but his actions tell a diKerent story: cutting healthcare benefits that hurt real people in PA-14. That’s not leadership. It’s betrayal.

  • Analysis on Medicaid coverage loss from OBBBA, 2025

  • Reschenthaler statement supporting OBBBA

Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

Despite the daily struggles faced by working-class families in Pennsylvania’s 14th district, Guy Reschenthaler proudly supports bills that extend the Trump-era tax cuts — legislation that overwhelmingly benefits large corporations and millionaires, while offering minimal relief to everyday taxpayers. As he stated in a 2024 speech, “It’s about creating an environment where businesses can thrive,” which, when unpacked, roughly translates to a political agenda that prioritizes the wealthy and powerful over the needs of average working families.

While Reschenthaler champions these tax cuts as a boost to economic growth, independent analyses consistently show that the biggest winners have been the top 1%, with negligible benefits trickling down to middle- and lower-income households. This approach widens income inequality, leaving many families in PA-14 struggling to keep up with rising costs of living, healthcare, and education.

In supporting policies that favor the rich, Reschenthaler neglects the very people he claims to represent — the hardworking families who deserve tax relief, stronger healthcare access, and real investment in their communities.

For more details, you can read the full press release on Reschenthaler’s official site.

Voting Restrictions

Guy Reschenthaler voted against the For the People Act (H.R. 1), landmark legislation designed to expand voting access, protect voter rights and strengthen election security. He dismissed the bill as a “federal takeover of elections,” despite its clear goal to make voting easier and fairer for all Americans. At the same time, Reschenthaler supported measures to authorize partisan election observers—policies that many critics argue serve to intimidate voters, particularly people of color, the elderly and other marginalized communities. While Reschenthaler claims, “We need transparency in elections,” his idea of transparency appears to mean creating hurdles that discourage and suppress voter participation. By opposing efforts to broaden access and backing policies that sow fear at the polls, Reschenthaler undermines the democratic process he claims to protect. For the voters of Pennsylvania’s 14th district, this means facing unnecessary obstacles to exercising their fundamental right to vote.

  • Roll call vote on H.R. 1

  • Reschenthaler statement on election integrity

  • Critiques of partisan election observers

Ignoring Social Justice & Equity

Guy voted to defund diversity, equity and inclusion programs across federal agencies. “Equity programs are divisive and unnecessary,” he said, dismissing the very real struggles of marginalized communities in his district.

  • Appropriations Committee votes cutting DEI funding

  • Reschenthaler public quote on DEI

Anti-Worker Stance

He opposes raising the minimum wage and has voted against protecting collective bargaining rights for unions. This puts him at odds with many working-class constituents who rely on fair wages and workplace protections.

  • Roll call vote against minimum wage increase

  • Union rights voting record

Immigration Hardline

He backs strict immigration policies and opposed efforts to provide pathways to citizenship for Dreamers, rejecting bipartisan efforts that would benefit families in his district.

  • Vote on DREAM Act, 2021

  • Reschenthaler immigration statements

Voted to Keep George Santos in Congress

Voted no on H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives), which passed 311-114 and removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns.

Voting History

via Ballotpedia