Kelly highlighted the success of the Trump administration's America First trade policies, notably the trade deficit with China, which declined by $130 billion, or 30%, last year. He also noted areas of concern, particularly the acceleration of Chinese investment into North America in the automotive industry.

Rep. Kelly: "This isn't a Republican problem or a Democrat problem. It's an American problem because the American taxpayer is footing the bill for this fraud."

Rep. Kelly's 20 funding requests cover all six counties in the district. The House Appropriations Committee will review these requests during budget negotiations in the months ahead. A final decision on the projects is expected to be announced later this year.

Kelly's statement follows U.S. military operations in Iran on Feb. 28.