Guy Reschenthaler

Guy Reschenthaler
Born	Guy Lorin Reschenthaler 17 4, 1983
Birthplace	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Politician, attorney, judge, military officer
Title	House Republican Chief Deputy Whip
Known for	U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district
Education	Penn State Behrend (BA) Duquesne University School of Law (JD)
Spouse(s)	Brooke Singman (m. 2026)
Awards	Federal Service Award
Website	[Official House website Official site]

Guy Lorin Reschenthaler (Template:IPAc-en; born April 17, 1983) is an American politician, attorney, former judge, and United States Navy veteran serving as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Reschenthaler previously represented the 37th district in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 2015 to 2019. Before entering electoral politics, he served as a district judge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and as a Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) officer in the U.S. Navy during the Iraq War, attaining the rank of lieutenant. Born and raised in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Reschenthaler built a career that bridged military service, the judiciary, and legislative politics. In the 119th United States Congress, he serves as the Republican Chief Deputy Whip, a leadership position he has held since January 2023. His congressional tenure has been marked by his focus on securing federal funding for southwestern Pennsylvania and his role within the House Republican leadership structure.

Early Life

Guy Lorin Reschenthaler was born on April 17, 1983, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, in the South Hills area of the metropolitan region. Reschenthaler was raised in a family with ties to the local community, and his upbringing in the Pittsburgh area would later shape his political career, as his congressional district encompasses much of the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania.

Before entering the legal profession and public service, Reschenthaler developed an interest in politics and government during his formative years in western Pennsylvania. The region, historically characterized by its industrial heritage and strong community ties, provided the backdrop for his eventual entry into public life.

Education

Reschenthaler attended Penn State Behrend, the Erie-based campus of Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. He later attended Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree. His legal education at Duquesne equipped him for subsequent careers in the military justice system, the civilian judiciary, and eventually the legislative branch of government.

Career

Military Service

After completing his law degree, Reschenthaler entered the United States Navy, serving from 2008 to 2012 as an officer in the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG). As a JAG officer, he served as a military attorney providing legal counsel and prosecutorial services within the Navy's justice system. Reschenthaler attained the rank of lieutenant during his four years of service.

During his time in the Navy, Reschenthaler was deployed to Iraq as part of the Iraq War. His service in the theater of operations placed him among the military legal professionals tasked with administering justice in a combat zone. In 2010, Reschenthaler was involved in cases related to military operations in Iraq, including proceedings involving Navy personnel. He served as an Officer in Charge at the Naval Legal Service Office.

In November 2011, Reschenthaler received a Federal Service Award recognizing his contributions as a judge advocate. The award acknowledged his legal work during his military service, including his time in Iraq. Reschenthaler left active duty in 2012, having completed four years of service to the Navy.

District Judge

Following his military service, Reschenthaler returned to the Pittsburgh area and entered the civilian judiciary. He served as a magisterial district judge in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, presiding over cases at the local level. In this capacity, he handled a variety of matters including truancy cases involving parents whose children were absent from school. His tenure as a district judge gave him direct experience with the judicial system and community-level legal issues, which he later referenced during his campaigns for higher office.

Reschenthaler's work as a district judge also earned him recognition in the Pittsburgh business community. He was noted among young professionals in the Pittsburgh region for his combination of military and legal service.

Pennsylvania State Senate

In 2015, following the departure of Senator Matthew H. Smith from Pennsylvania's 37th Senate district, Reschenthaler entered the race for the vacant seat. He secured the Republican nomination for a special election to fill the vacancy. Running on his background as a military veteran and judge, Reschenthaler campaigned in the district, which encompassed portions of southwestern Pennsylvania including parts of Allegheny and Washington counties.

Reschenthaler won the special election in November 2015. He was sworn into office on November 24, 2015, becoming the representative for the 37th district in the Pennsylvania State Senate.

During his time in the Pennsylvania State Senate, Reschenthaler served from November 2015 until January 2019, when he transitioned to the U.S. House of Representatives. His successor in the 37th district was Democrat Pam Iovino, who won a special election to replace him following his departure for Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives

2018 Election

In 2017, Reschenthaler announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives, seeking to represent a southwestern Pennsylvania district. The race was affected by congressional redistricting in Pennsylvania, which reconfigured the state's congressional map. Following the redistricting, Reschenthaler ran for the newly drawn Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district. He won the Republican primary and then the general election in November 2018, earning a seat in the 116th United States Congress.

Reschenthaler took office on January 3, 2019, succeeding Conor Lamb, whose former district was redistricted. He has since been reelected to subsequent terms, representing the 14th district in the 117th, 118th, and 119th Congresses.

House Republican Leadership

Beginning with the 118th United States Congress in January 2023, Reschenthaler assumed the role of House Republican Chief Deputy Whip, succeeding Drew Ferguson in the position. As Chief Deputy Whip, Reschenthaler serves as a key member of the Republican leadership team in the House, working to count and secure votes for party priorities. He initially served under House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and, following McCarthy's removal from the speakership in October 2023, under Speaker Mike Johnson.

Reschenthaler has continued in the Chief Deputy Whip role in the 119th United States Congress, which convened in January 2025. In this capacity, he has been involved in key legislative efforts, including votes on government funding legislation and appropriations measures.

Legislative Activities

As a member of Congress, Reschenthaler has focused on securing federal funding for his district in southwestern Pennsylvania. In January 2026, his office announced that he had secured nearly $200 million in Community Project Funding for the region through fiscal year 2026 appropriations bills covering Commerce, Justice, and Science programs, among others.

In November 2025, Reschenthaler voted in favor of legislation to reopen the federal government following a shutdown, and championed the inclusion of funding for southwestern Pennsylvania in the spending measures.

In January 2026, Reschenthaler announced 15 military academy nominations for students from Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District, reflecting his ongoing engagement with military affairs stemming from his own service background.

Term Limits Controversy

During his earlier congressional terms, Reschenthaler cosponsored legislation that would have capped House members to three terms in office. He cosponsored the bill on three separate occasions. However, by his fourth term in Congress, Reschenthaler distanced himself from his prior support for term limits.

In September 2025, the advocacy group U.S. Term Limits erected a billboard criticizing Reschenthaler for what it characterized as breaking his pledge to support congressional term limits legislation. The shift in his position drew coverage from regional media outlets, with WESA reporting on the change in September 2025.

2026 Election Cycle

Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Democrat Alan Bradstock announced his intention to challenge Reschenthaler in Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. As of December 2025, Bradstock was among the Democrats expressing willingness to contest the seat in a district where Republicans held a significant electoral advantage.

Personal Life

Reschenthaler resides in Peters Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

On February 14, 2026, Reschenthaler married Brooke Singman, a reporter for Fox News, in a Valentine's Day ceremony held in New York City. The wedding took place at a church in New York and was reported by multiple Pittsburgh-area news outlets.

Reschenthaler is a veteran of the Iraq War, having served as a Navy JAG officer from 2008 to 2012. His military background has been a central element of his public identity throughout his political career, from his campaigns for state senate and Congress to his work nominating constituents to military academies as a member of the House.

Recognition

During his military career, Reschenthaler received a Federal Service Award in November 2011 for his work as a Navy judge advocate. The award, presented by the Navy JAG Corps, recognized his legal contributions during his service, which included deployment to Iraq.

In the Pittsburgh region, Reschenthaler was recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times as a notable young professional, reflecting his early career achievements spanning military service, the judiciary, and civic engagement.

As a member of the House Republican leadership, Reschenthaler's role as Chief Deputy Whip represents one of the more prominent positions held by a Pennsylvania Republican in the congressional hierarchy. He has held the position since January 2023, serving across two consecutive Congresses under two different Speakers of the House.