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Washington, D.C. – On Friday, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that it awarded a contract for sand nourishment at Presque Isle State Park, a long-necessary project for which Congressman Mike Kelly has been a staunch advocate. He issued the following statement following the announcement:
Washington, D.C. – Following the announcement by President Donald Trump that the United States will leave the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), Congressman Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) released the following statement:
Have you ever wondered just how significant the Great Lakes are to Erie, western Pennsylvania and the United States as a whole? They make up the largest grouping of freshwater lakes and comprise approximately one-fifth of the world’s fresh water.
These lakes provide 30 million Americans with drinking water, support more than 1.5 million jobs, offer recreational opportunities that draw millions of tourists each year, and are home to thousands of plant and animal species. The Great Lakes are an American national treasure.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1957, the Taxpayer First Act, the first IRS reform legislation since 1998, which would recast IRS as a service-first agency to better serve American taxpayers. The bill, which passed unanimously, is now headed to the Senate for consideration.
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the House Ways and Means Committee held a Markup on two pieces of legislation co-authored by Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA). Both bills were reported to the whole House of Representative on a unanimous vote.
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the Secure Act, a bipartisan bill to enhance the ability of Americans to save for their retirement. The bill was co-authored by Kelly, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX), and Representative Ron Kind (D-WI).
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman John Lewis (D-GA) and Ranking Member Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the Taxpayer First Act, a bill to reform the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
The IRS, which was last altered in 1998, is in desperate need of a refocused mission. This legislation aims to create a “service-first” agency and repair the trust it has lost from the American people.
Washington, D.C. — Regarding U.S. Attorney General William Barr’s summary of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election and alleged collusion by President Trump and his campaign associates, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-Pa. 16) are working to provide a western Pennsylvania steel company relief from Section 232 tariffs. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, the lawmakers urged the department to decide on NLMK’s petition, which was filed nearly one year ago: