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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026," which includes three critical amendments led by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) to provide funding for cutting-edge military technology and projects.
The measure was approved by a vote of 221 to 209.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On December 17, 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law legislation led by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) to designate U.S. Route 20 as the National Medal of Honor Highway.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Rep Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive package of legislation to support our military and national defense programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced he will be hosting his annual 16th Congressional District Veteran Resource Fair on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the Downtown Mall in Meadville. All veterans, active-duty service members, and family members are encouraged to attend.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual comprehensive package of legislation that supports American defense and military service members. The bill, which passed the U.S. House on Friday, now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Thursday, May 23, U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Michael Guest (R-MS) introduced a resolution in honor of Memorial Day.
ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA -- On Wednesday, April 24, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) toured Erie's Sphere Brake Defense, Inc. following the company's recent funding that was included in the Defense Appropriations bill in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 federal budget.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in support of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive package of legislation to support our military and national defense programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) supported the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, a $14 billion aid package to assist Israel in their war with the terror group Hamas. The bill, which passed by a vote of 226-196, now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration.
I am grateful to all those who have served in our armed forces, and to the brave men and women who are currently serving our country overseas. The people of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are proud to count one million veterans as friends, family, and neighbors. All who have served have sacrificed, and we owe our liberty and freedom to our veterans.
I am committed to serving our veterans. I am working to ensure that our veterans receive the benefits and the care that they so greatly deserve. I am pleased to work with our two local VA hospitals, the Erie VA Medical Center and Abie Abraham VA Clinic in Butler, to provide quality care to veterans in the 16rd District.
I am also committed to serving veterans by helping them to obtain job training and education at our great colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, to empower them to advance their careers and provide for their families. We are eternally grateful to our veterans and it is my goal to see to it that they have the services they need to lead healthy and productive lives after their time in the military is complete.
Now more than ever, the Federal government must work to provide services and healthcare to our veterans in a way that works for them. Many veterans take advantage of and benefit from the comprehensive VA services offered in Pennsylvania, but others could benefit from expanded or alternative ways of providing care. Too many veterans face addiction or mental health challenges, and the isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic has hit many veterans particularly hard. We must work to reach these veterans in the homes and communities so they have the same access to care as every other veteran.
If you or your loved one are a veteran and you’re having difficult navigating the VA system, please reach out to my office. My staff are standing by ready to assist.