At Washington Auto Show, Kelly highlights importance of shaping policy for American automotive industry's future

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Co-Chair of the House Automotive Caucus, headlined a group of lawmakers who spoke during a legislative roundtable at the annual Washington Auto Show on Thursday in Washington, D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Kelly, along with House Automotive Caucus Co-Chair Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), and Representatives Roger Williams (R-TX), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Bob Latta (R-OH), spoke before a crowd of industry leaders and other guests during the Washington Auto Show's "Public Policy Day." During the forum, the Members discussed the state of the auto industry and addressed timely topics including labor, electric vehicles (EVs), competing with China, and more. Additionally, Kelly criticized the Biden administration's decisions to allocate tens of billions of dollars for electric vehicle subsidies despite recent reports that EV sales are declining.

"The American automotive industry creates nearly 4% of our nation's annual gross domestic product, so it's incredibly important that Congress produces policy that allows American automakers and their workers to succeed," Rep. Kelly said. "I've spent my whole life in the auto business, and I know firsthand how policy can make or break a company. The goal of today's Public Policy Day is simple: how do we steer Washington into the direction the American people are looking to go." 

Prior to serving in Congress in 2011, Kelly owned and operated Kelly Automotive -- a group of auto dealerships in Butler, Pennsylvania -- for more than 40 years.

About the House Automotive Caucus

Since 1983, the 50+ member bipartisan Congressional Auto Caucus works to advance policies that will help the American auto industry grow and create jobs because a strong and vibrant automotive industry is essential to our nation’s economy. Today, the auto industry employs over 3.6 million workers in the manufacturing of vehicles and parts and retail trade. The industry plays an important role in economic development due to the interconnectedness between vehicle manufacturers, parts suppliers, and automotive retailers. Whether in the research and design facilities of manufacturers and parts suppliers, on the factory floor, or in the dealership showroom, this is an industry driving American economic growth and innovation.