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New Castle’s Matthew Stroia leaving Capitol Hill after 17 years of federal service, Erie native Timothy Butler taking helm as new chief

Washington -  U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) today announced that Lawrence County native Matthew Stroia, who has served as Kelly's chief of staff for nearly a decade, will depart Capitol Hill to begin a new role in the private sector. Timothy Butler, Kelly's Erie-based district director, will be promoted to chief of staff.

Washington, D.C. - Today the House Committee on Ways and Means passed the H.R. 2954, the Secure a Strong Retirement Act of 2021. This bipartisan legislation will help more Americans prepare for a secure retirement. The bill, which now goes to the whole House for consideration, would build on the successes of the SECURE Act, which was enacted at the end of 2019.

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. office. 

Washington, D.C. - Following President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress tonight, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly released this statement:

"Joe Biden ran on unifying the American people, but his actions have spoken far louder than his words. The first 100 days of his presidency can only be characterized by a failure to secure our southern border, attacks on America's energy industry, disrespect for law enforcement, calls for massive new taxes, and record spending on the left's socialist priorities."

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. Representative Mike Kelly today announced that the submission window for PA-16 is open and encouraged students to participate:

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.

U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee and one of the architects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, issued this statement on the president's proposal: