Mike Kelly
U.S. Representative · PA-16 · Republican
Statements and posts
198 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Led letter to Trump administration urging protection of U.S. auto manufacturers from Chinese companies.
“They have drastically inflated supply in their domestic auto market through unfair government subsidies and other benefits intended to artificially prop up companies, forcing them to export and expand to foreign markets at below-market prices. China’s goal is not to compete in the U.S.”
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Kelly votes to fund Department of Homeland Security
Voted to fund Department of Homeland Security after 70-day shutdown.
“From the start, House Republicans have voted to fund DHS. Democrats have not. This legislation puts our national security and the American people first.”
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Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families
Voted for Farm Bill supporting agriculture, rural communities, and conservation programs.
“also known as the Farm Bill. The legislation is a comprehensive package of legislation that supports America's farmers, ranchers, agriculture producers, and more. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration.”
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Kelly backs foster care, pro-family bills during Ways & Means markup
Voted for six bipartisan bills modernizing foster care programs for youth transition.
“Strong families create strong communities. We must ensure families and children are set up for success, so no one has to endure hardships and trauma when all they are seeking is a loving home”
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Kelly to Health System CEOs: "It's about the math."
Questioned hospital CEOs about rural health care affordability during hearing on Rural Health Transformation Program.
“If you can't exist in a small market, that's not because you don't want to be there. It's because you can't afford to be there. You can't have the people in the lobby looking for help when you don't have a doctor or nurse there to take care of them”
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U.S. House passes Kelly-led IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act
House passed bipartisan IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act to strengthen tax enforcement.
“Today's vote is a win for the American taxpayer and the American worker”
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Rep. Mike Kelly announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition winners
Announced winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition from local schools.
“I want to personally congratulate all of this year's winners”
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Supported Trump administration's China trade policies during Ways & Means Committee hearing.
“China’s intent is not fair competition. China’s goal is not to compete in the U.S. market, but instead to hollow it out and ultimately limit consumer choice to Chinese brands”
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Kelly announces FY2027 Community Project Funding requests
Announced 20 fiscal year 2027 community project funding requests for Pennsylvania's 16th district.
“As we review projects each year, we are always looking for those that provide the greatest return on investment for taxpayer dollars. These projects certainly do just that”
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Rep. Kelly: Medicare fraud hurts taxpayers
Supported Trump administration efforts to combat Medicare fraud costing taxpayers $60 billion annually.
“The financial harm being done to taxpayers and patients through fraud is staggering”
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Kelly, DelBene introduce Concurrent Care for Comfort Act
Introduced bill allowing Medicare dialysis patients to simultaneously receive palliative hospice care.
“The Concurrent Care for Comfort Act gives patients greater choice and accessibility to care while they receive their critical dialysis treatments”
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U.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax Cuts
House passed Kelly's resolution supporting Working Families Tax Cuts including no tax on tips and overtime.
“The Working Families Tax Cuts reward hard work today while saving you money for tomorrow. Thanks to these incredible new policies, including No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime, this law leverages the tax code to work for Americans, not against them.”
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Kelly presents Crawford County fire department with Community Project Funding
Announced $400,077 in Community Project Funding for volunteer fire department equipment.
“Local volunteer firefighters do so much for our communities, all without receiving a paycheck. They are incredible public servants”
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Kelly presents Community Project Funding to Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire Company
Presented $975,000 in Community Project Funding for new fire station construction in Greenfield Township.
“Pennsylvania has the third-most volunteer or mostly volunteer fire departments in the United States. This funding is critical to make sure the department has the equipment needed to serve our communities”
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Kelly presents $1.2 million in Community Project Funding to Harmony Fire District
Delivered $1.2 million to Harmony Fire District for emergency response vehicles and equipment.
“Each year, as we select Community Project Funding, we always seek projects that will deliver the best return in taxpayer investment. This project certainly does that”
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Kelly votes to fund DHS, releases statement
Voted for 60-day DHS continuing resolution to fund TSA and end airport delays.
“Today, House Republicans voted once again to stand with TSA agents, fund the Department of Homeland Security, and restore order at our Nation's airports”
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Bipartisan IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act passed Ways and Means Committee unanimously.
“Today's vote is a win for the American taxpayer and the American worker”
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Kelly highlights RESTORE Act in Ways & Means hearing
Highlighted bipartisan legislation protecting dialysis patients' access to private healthcare.
“For years, I've heard personal stories from constituents -- and even my own family members -- who have lived with End Stage Renal Disease and who rely on dialysis. Patients deserve to know their benefits will be in place when they need them”
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Chairman Kelly, Ranking Member Thompson Introduce Bill to Strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program
Introduced bipartisan bill to reform IRS whistleblower program and improve tax enforcement.
“The legislation ensures fairness and accountability for the hardworking American taxpayer”
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Kelly backs "The Dalilah Law" to prevent illegal immigrants from getting CDLs
Co-sponsored legislation to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining commercial driver's licenses.
“which cracks down on states, including Pennsylvania, that give out commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. In February, the U.S.”
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Kelly, Harder introduce "Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act"
Introduced bill to support housing in Opportunity Zones through HUD grant preferences.
“Opportunity Zones have breathed new life into neighborhoods and Main Street businesses that have not seen private investment in years, all without spending a single taxpayer dollar”
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Kelly statement on voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security
Voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security after a 19-day lapse.
“For the last 19 days, during a period of heightened global tensions, Democrats have withheld funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The Department was established after the September 11th attacks to protect Americans during periods just like this. Democrats shamefully played games with our national security.”
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Championed Working Families Tax Cuts provision eliminating taxes on overtime pay.
“Americans want to work overtime now because they get to keep the money. They don't have to pay it to the government. They get to keep it with their families.”
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Rep. Mike Kelly announces opening of 2026 Congressional Art Competition
Announced 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Pennsylvania's 16th district.
“I am always impressed by the creativity and talent of students throughout our district”
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Rep. Mike Kelly statement on U.S. military operations in Iran
Praised Trump administration military action in Iran as necessary for American security.
“President Trump’s decisive military action in Iran once again reinforces his commitment to American security both at home and abroad. Iran has proven time and time again it should not have nuclear weapons.”
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