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U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 16th District

Mike Kelly

Republican 8th term Up 2026
98LoyaltyMed 98
98AttendMed 98
14BipartMed 12
9BreaksMed 8

Position · +0.38

LEFTD · R RANGESRIGHT
In office
House 2011–now
15 years in CongressMore senior than 79% of the House
Breaks on
  • Economics and Public Finance 16%
  • Armed Forces & National Security 3%
Committees
  • Ways and Means
Bills on
  • Taxation
  • Health
  • Crime and Law Enforcement
Age
78

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Also running

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Bottom line

Where Kelly has influence

Roles

  • Chair · Tax (Ways and Means)

Talks most about

  • Energy Project Permitting 1 statementVoted for legislation requiring data centers to pay electricity costs
  • Taxation 1 statementPassed bipartisan bill modernizing tax code for digital assets and cryptocurrencies

Stories in Kelly’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Kelly breaks with Republicans

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Kelly voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

  1. Economics and Public Finance 16% · 8 of 50 party 7%
  2. Armed Forces & National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 3%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Kelly broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

DateMeasureTitleVote Party split (yea)Result
Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… Yea Passed
214–208
Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act Yea Passed
217–207
Sep 15, 2026 H.J.Res. 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels… Yea Passed
216–211
Sep 15, 2026 H.Res. 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the… Yea Passed
214–211
Jul 15, 2026 H.R. 8595 Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party Nay Failed
136–291
Jan 22, 2026 H.R. 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party Nay Failed
136–291
Jan 22, 2026 H.R. 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party Nay Failed
164–268
Jan 14, 2026 H.R. 7006 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party Nay Failed
127–291

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Kelly is saying

All 15 statements and posts
  • Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

    ICYMI: Kelly honors latest Community Champion in Erie County

    Presented Community Champion Award to Joe Pfadt for veterans and community service in Erie County.

    “Joe Pfadt exemplifies what it means to be community-minded and to put his neighbors first, particularly our local veterans. Without his leadership, so many of the amazing projects in Erie County would not be possible. He is most deserving of this award.”

    Community Service RecognitionAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

    Kelly co-sponsors resolution to recognize September 17 as "National Teach Ag Day"

    Co-sponsored resolution recognizing September 17 as National Teach Ag Day.

    “The resolution supports teaching agriculture programs in schools to train and educate young Americans about the importance of agriculture and to jumpstart education for students who are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture.”

    Agriculture and FoodAI-read

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

    Kelly backs Ratepayer Protection Act, calls for data center companies to pay for their own electricity

    Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data center companies to pay for electricity costs.

    “Pennsylvania families shouldn't be footing the bill to power data centers.”

    Ratepayer Protection ActEnergy Project PermittingAI-read

    Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

    Kelly-backed "Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act" passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to full U.S. House vote

    Advanced Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act through Ways & Means Committee with bipartisan support.

    “Digital assets are an increasingly important part of our economy, and the Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act allows our tax code to keep pace with innovation.”

    TaxationAI-read

    Mentions H.R. 10357

  • Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

    Kelly statement on foiled alleged terror plot in Butler County

    Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released a statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of a Valencia man on a terrorism-related charge after the FBI believed he was planning an attack in support of ISIS.

    “I want to commend the diligent work of the FBI and law enforcement officials for apprehending this individual before he could potentially follow through with this alleged attack. Their work has made our community safer. This disgusting, hate-filled extremism has no place in our nation.”
  • Statement · Press release · Sep 11, 2026

    Kelly visits Shanksville, issues statement on 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks

    Now, a quarter century later, it is incumbent upon the American people to once again condemn the hate-filled acts of that day orchestrated by radical Islamic terrorists who sought to cause harm to the greatest, freest, and most generous…

    “Today, as we mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, I encourage everyone to take a moment to pause, honor, and reflect on the events and lives lost on that day in 2001. Now, a quarter century later, it is incumbent upon the American people to once again condemn the hate-filled acts of that day…”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Kelly voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured
0.79· expected 1.41

Meets expectations

Rank 184 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead

How far Kelly’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

  1. Introduced 30
  2. Action in committee 3
  3. Action beyond committee 3
  4. Passed chamber 1
  5. Became law 0

30 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 29 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House

How Kelly’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Kelly.

98/ 100

Chamber median 98 · 11 missed of 674

Voted on 663 of 674 roll calls; missed 11. Higher than 57% of House members.

15% 100%

Party loyalty

How it’s measured
98/ 100

House R median 98 · Rank 119 of 219

Sided with the Republican majority on 464 votes that split the parties. Lower than 54% of House members.

45% 100%
14/ 100

Chamber median 12 · +2

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Higher than 74% of House members.

0% 70%
+0.38

Republican middle 80%: 0.32 to 0.71

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Liberal Conservative

Bills, 119th Congress

All 34 sponsored bills

Sponsored 34 (House median 25) · cosponsored 278 (median 289), 106 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Health, Crime and Law Enforcement.

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged
IssueVotesYea share
Congress156 88%
Economics and Public Finance70 53%
Armed Forces & National Security60 73%
Energy38 76%
Environmental Protection33 76%
Crime and Law Enforcement32 84%
Government Operations and Politics28 89%
Public Lands and Natural Resources28 86%
Commerce25 92%
Finance and Financial Sector25 80%
Show all 32 issues
IssueVotesYea share
International Affairs25 48%
Immigration17 76%
Education15 60%
Agriculture and Food14 71%
Labor and Employment11 45%
Science, Technology, Communications11 100%
Health8 63%
Taxation8 100%
Transportation and Public Works8 88%
Emergency Management7 100%
Law7 71%
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues5 80%
Native Americans5 80%
Animals4 75%
Families4 50%
Housing and Community Development4 100%
Procedural4 25%
Foreign Trade and International Finance3 100%
Social Welfare3 100%
Arts, Culture, Religion2 50%
Water Resources Development2 50%
Government operations & elections1 100%

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Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

  1. RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
  2. RNeal P. DunnFL-299%agreement
  3. RAshley HinsonIA-299%agreement

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Kelly’s campaign raised $1.2M: $290K (25%) from individuals and $875K (75%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.3M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Kelly

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 262.

  1. American Bankers Association Trade association PAC
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Kelly’s own leadership PAC: Keep America Rolling. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.

Record over time

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, PA-16Republican2019–present
  • U.S. House, PA-3Republican2011–2019

Seat

District
16
Current term
2025–2027
Age
78

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-5406
1707 Longworth House Office Building
District offices
Sharon, Butler, Erie

Elsewhere

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