Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Kelly today announced the winners of the 2021 PA-16 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition takes place annually and winners from each participating district have their art displayed in the United States Capitol. Kelly displays the second place, third place, and honorable mention pieces in his Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. - Following President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress tonight, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly released this statement:
Washington, D.C. - Following the announcement that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly released this statement:
Erie, Pa. - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly just received word that 150 migrant children will arrive in Erie tomorrow to be housed at the old sports park, which has been designated an emergency intake site by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. More may arrive in the coming days. Kelly, who was not involved in the decision, issued this statement on the news:
Butler, Pa. - Each year the United States Congress conducts the Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide program that gives high school students the opportunity to showcase their talent in the arts. Members of Congress who participate in the program invite students to submit artwork and winning pieces are displayed in the United States Capitol. U.S.
WASHINGTON -- In Pittsburgh today, President Joe Biden will unveil a portion of his multi-trillion dollar infrastructure package that would impose one of the largest tax increases in American history. This part of the plan calls for $2 trillion in new spending and tax hikes on American workers and employers.
Washington, D.C. - Millions of Americans are still waiting for the IRS to process their 2019 tax returns, missing stimulus checks, and other program benefits because of the pandemic. Now, the Democrats' $1.9 trillion spending package has placed an even bigger burden on the agency as we enter the 2021 tax filing season.
Washington, D.C - President Joe Biden signaled to the world that America's borders are open, and House Democrats supported that policy today by passing H.R. 6, the so-called "Dream and Promise Act of 2021." This bill would provide amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants.
Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) voted against the legislation and released this statement:
President Biden nominated former Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine for the position of Assistant Secretary of Health at the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Levine was responsible for implementing Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s policy that required nursing homes to admit or readmit residents infected with COVID-19.