Us Representative Mike Kelly (PA)
Recent News About Us Representative Mike Kelly (PA)
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Erie port authority receives $11 million grant for dock wall replacement
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a grant of $11,250,000 for the Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority's project to replace the Parade Street slip dock wall in Erie.
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Kelly to host town hall on Medicare open enrollment
U.S. Representative Mike Kelly is set to host a telephone town hall focused on Medicare Open Enrollment.
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Kelly announces $500K funding for broadband expansion in Erie County
U.S. Representative Mike Kelly recently presented $500,000 in Community Project Funding to officials from Impact Corry for the Corry Area Technology & Cyber Hub (CATCH) project.
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Greenville school board rejects Title IX changes amid safety concerns
U.S. Representative Mike Kelly expressed his approval following the Greenville Area School Board's decision to reject proposed changes to Title IX.
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Task force reports security failures in Trump assassination attempt
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump has released an interim report detailing significant security lapses during the July 13, 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The bipartisan document, titled "Interim Staff Report: Investigating the Stunning Security Failures on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania," presents initial findings from their investigation.
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Rep. Kelly honors Ellwood City resident with Congressional Award
U.S. Representative Mike Kelly recently acknowledged Eric Perkins, a resident of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, as a recipient of the Congressional Award Silver Medal. The recognition took place during an October 1st meeting at Rep. Kelly's office in Butler.
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Bipartisan support grows for Medicare Advantage prior authorization reform
U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly, Suzan DelBene, Larry Bucshon, and Ami Bera have announced that the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 8702) has gained bipartisan support with over 218 cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation aims to enhance care for seniors by refining how Medicare Advantage plans handle prior authorization while increasing oversight and transparency.
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U.S.-Ireland diplomatic relations reach centennial milestone
U.S. Congressman Mike Kelly and U.S. Congressman Richard E. Neal, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus, have marked the centennial anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Ireland. The relationship was officially established on October 7, 1924, when Irish Ambassador Timothy Smiddy presented his credentials to then U.S. President Calvin Coolidge.
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Task force examines Secret Service role in Trump assassination attempt
On September 26, 2024, the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump held its first official hearing in Washington, D.C., addressing the assassination attempt that occurred during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. The incident resulted in the death of Corey Comperatore and injuries to former President Donald Trump and two others.
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Resolution introduced by U.S representatives recognizes September 30 as Rare Cancer Day
U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have introduced a resolution to recognize September 30, 2024, as Rare Cancer Day.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to boost innovative farming technologies
U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA), along with several colleagues, have introduced H.R. 9263, the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to provide tax incentives to accelerate the deployment of innovative farming technologies for U.S. specialty crop producers.
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Task force announces witnesses for hearing on Trump assassination attempt
The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump has released the list of witnesses for its first hearing on the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. The announcement was made by Chairman Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) and Ranking Member Jason Crow (D-Colo.).
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Rep. Kelly announces start of 2024 Congressional App Challenge
As the 2024-25 school year begins across Western Pennsylvania, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced that the 2024 Congressional App Challenge is now open to all eligible high school students in Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District.
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Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act introduced by Kelly and Blumenauer
U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) have introduced the Short Line Railroad Tax Credit Modernization Act. This legislation aims to facilitate the operation and maintenance of local rail lines, thereby enhancing commerce in communities across the nation.
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Task force seeks documents from Pennsylvania State Police on Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, chaired by Mike Kelly (R-Pa.) and Jason Crow (D-Colo.), requested documents and information from the Pennsylvania State Police as part of their investigation into the events surrounding July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania. The Task Force has set a deadline for this information to be provided by September 16, 2024.
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Kelly highlights progress on Route 228 improvement project
On Monday, August 19, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) highlighted the work underway along the Route 228 Corridor Improvement Project, known as "Gateway 228," in Butler County.
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House task force seeks documents on July 13 Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 12, 2024, Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump Chairman Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Ranking Member Jason Crow (D-CO) sent two investigation letters requesting documents and information related to the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024. The Task Force is a bipartisan House entity consisting of 13 members charged with investigating the shooting by a resolution unanimously agreed to by the House of Representatives.
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Rep. Mike Kelly to host Passport Fair in Cranberry Township
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and his staff will host their first-ever Passport Fair at the U.S. Post Office in Cranberry Township, Pa., Butler County.
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Rep. Mike Kelly to host annual veteran resource fair on August 16
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced today that he will be hosting his annual 16th Congressional District Veteran Resource Fair on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Downtown Mall in Meadville. All veterans, active-duty service members, and family members are encouraged to attend.
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Pa. delegation urges inclusion of Marc Fogel in Russia prisoner swap
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), and Chris Deluzio (D-PA), along with U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), have issued a statement urging the Biden Administration to include Marc Fogel in any prisoner swap negotiations with Russia. Fogel has been detained in Russia since August 2021 and is serving a 14-year sentence for possession of medical marijuana used to treat his severe back injury.