Reschenthaler Secures Nearly $200 Million in Community Project Funding for Southwestern Pennsylvania

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."

This funding includes:

• $183.8 million for the continued construction of Montgomery Lock and Dam on the Upper Ohio River.
• $7.4 million for operations and maintenance on the Lower Monongahela River, Lock and Dams 2, 3, and 4.
• $2,250,000 for the Greene County Water Line Expansion.
• $2,250,000 for the Westmoreland County Transmission Line Replacement.
• $1,750,000 for the North Fayette County Municipal Authority's Water Main Replacement Project.
• $937,000 for the Ohiopyle Borough Sewage Treatment Plant Expansion.
• $643,355 for the Westmoreland County Law Enforcement's Technology Upgrade.

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.