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September 29, 2020

WASHINGTON – The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) and the top Republican on the Oversight Subcommittee Mike Kelly (R-PA) sent letters to the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Justice asking them to launch investigations into the unauthorized disclosure of the President’s private tax information.


September 26, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court of the United States. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) issued this statement following the president’s announcement:


September 10, 2020

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly (R-Pa. 16th) announced today that the United States Department of Transportation will award two BUILD Grants for projects in western Pennsylvania.  

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July 10, 2020

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) yesterday introduced H.R. 7538, the Essential Workforce Parity Act. If enacted, this legislation would extend paid leave required by the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) to health care workers and offer liability protections to hospitals and other medical providers from certain lawsuits during the COVID-19 emergency declaration.

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June 25, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, legislation authored by House Democrats. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) voted against the measure and released this statement:


June 17, 2020

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today unveiled the JUSTICE Act, landmark legislation to ensure transparency and accountability in American law enforcement. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) co-sponsored the House companion bill introduced by Representative Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) and released this statement:


June 9, 2020

Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, June 11, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly will host a second live telephone town hall on the coronavirus. This one will pay special attention to answering outstanding questions about economic relief programs, including stimulus payments and the paycheck protection program. Kelly invites all residents of Pennsylvania’s 16th congressional district to participate, and local media to cover the event.


June 6, 2020

Erie, Pa. - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) today participated in Erie’s Silent March, a peaceful demonstration to advocate racial equality in America. He issued this statement at the conclusion of the event:


June 5, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Mike Kelly announced the winners of Pennsylvania’s 16th District Congressional Art Competition and issued this statement thanking students for submitting artwork:

"Thank you to all students who submitted artwork for the Congressional Art Competition. Every year I am impressed by the artistic talent of western Pennsylvania’s youth, and 2020 was no exception. Our judges always have a tough task in determining winners, so congratulations to Natalie Myers of Hickory High School whose ‘Love Wins’ took home first place honors."


May 29, 2020

Washington, D.C. - Today, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will sever its relationship with the World Health Organization. U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) issued this statement applauding the president’s decision: