Press Releases
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) – a member of the House Ways and Means Committee – issued the following statement today regarding the announcement by United States Trade Representative Michael Froman that the U.S. has won its case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against China’s unjust treatment of U.S. auto exports into China. More details about this case can be found here.
Kelly Amendments Uphold Funding Ban for Arms Trade Treaty,
Aim to Prevent France’s Sale of Warships to Russia
House passes bill co-sponsored by Rep. Kelly to restore accountability amidst Veterans Affairs scandal
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of H.R. 4031, the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act of 2014, of which he is an original co-sponsor.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued the following statement today regarding a series of legislation he supported in the House of Representatives yesterday to combat human trafficking. Each bill was passed by a bipartisan majority.
House passes bipartisan conference report on fiscally responsible jobs bill crucial to Western Pennsylvania ports & waterways
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) – co-chairman of the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition – issued the following statement today in support of the Conference Report to Accompany H.R.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) – a member of the House Ways and Means Committee – issued the following statement today in support of H.R. 4438, the American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014, which would make permanent the research and development (R&D) tax credit which has existed on a temporary basis since 1981.
Rep. Kelly: “Exposing the full truth of what happened in Benghazi is not an option — it is an obligation”
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) – a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight – issued the following statement today announcing his intent to vote this evening in favor of H. Res.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) – a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight – spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today in support of H.Res. 565, Calling on Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., to appoint a special counsel to investigate the targeting of conservative non-profit groups by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Highlights of Rep. Kelly’s floor remarks:
Multiple organizations endorse Internet Stewardship Act of 2014
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) – a member of the House Ways and Means Committee – issued the following statement today regarding the multiple endorsements and praise recently received by H.R. 4367, the Internet Stewardship Act of 2014, which he introduced in the House of Representatives on April 2, 2014.
Signed amicus briefs in support of NY town's right to open board meetings with prayer
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued the following statement today in support of the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the right of the town government of Greece, NY to open its town board meetings with a prayer. Rep. Kelly had previously signed two amicus briefs filed in defense of the town’s First Amendment rights.