Press Releases
Treaty will enter into force on Christmas Eve
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued the following statement today regarding the imminent entry into force of the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), which will occur on December 24, 2014 — 90 days, as required, after the 50th nation ratified the treaty. The United States signed the treaty on September 25, 2013, but has never ratified it.
Kelly-sponsored provision to secure retirement benefits
included in final FY 2015 omnibus budget;
extension of pro-jobs energy tax incentives signed by president;
Kelly-sponsored ABLE Act now law
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-03) – a member of the House Ways and Means Committee – issued the following statement today highlighting three legislative victories for the Third District that were achieved in Washington over this past week.
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WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) was selected by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) to deliver the weekly Republican address to the nation on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Rep. Kelly represents Pennsylvania’s Third Congressional District, and his holiday-themed message focused on the importance of developing all forms of American energy for the sake of spurring new job creation and robust economic growth.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-03) today announced the names of his nominees to the United States Military Academies for the class of 2019. These candidates met all application requirements and were interviewed by Rep. Kelly’s independent Military Academy Advisory Board, comprised of local academy alumni and veterans.
Statement by Rep. Kelly:
Rep. Kelly: “January 6th starts an altogether new day for America”
Rep. Kelly: “The opportunities for Americans now have never been greater, but we need to have a fix on the future”
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) – a member of the House Ways and Means Committee – issued the following statement today regarding his introduction of H.R. 5775, the Powering American Jobs Act of 2014, in the House of Representatives. The bipartisan legislation would extend certain expiring tax incentives for the energy sector, including propane and biodiesel provisions, for at least two years. It is being co-sponsored by Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI).
Rep. Kelly: “President Obama has no right to act like a king
just because democracy doesn’t go his way”
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued the following statement today in response to President Obama’s unilateral action on immigration.
