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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly announced that Crawford County will receive a $1.5 million POWER Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. The money will be used to construct new segments of hiking trails in the Erie to Pittsburgh trail system and to improve the Pennsylvania Wilds Loop trail network.
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing focusing on President Trump’s tax filings. In yet another display of blatant partisanship, Democrats on the subcommittee spent their time on wild speculation and baseless accusations while ignoring the fact that the returns were unethically, and likely illegally, leaked to the New York Times. Subcommittee ranking member Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) issued this statement on the hearing:
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. |
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:
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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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: