[3] He graduated from Union Area High School in 1977 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Youngstown State University in 1982.

[4] From the beginning of first term in 1995 to January 2021, Sainato collected $1.8 million dollars in taxpayer-funded reimbursements, perks, and per diems, according to Spotlight PA.

He also opposed changing the per diem structure to require documented expenses, labelling such an idea as an excess burden "for people like me who are very busy.

"[6] In 2013, 2016, and 2021, Sainato collected the most in per diems than any other representative; his total yearly reimbursements typically topped $30,000.

[7][8] He defended the large reimbursement amounts by noting the 250-mile journey he took from his district to the capitol and his perfect attendance record.