Mike Kelly
RPlease join me in praying for Pope Leo XIV and wishing for his speedy recovery.
I want to wish a happy birthday to the @USNavy! Thank you to our sailors and service members for serving and defending our great nation. https://t.co/PMKiEY3qB3
📺 Our latest episode of "Congress in the Community" is out today! Our next stop takes us to Cranberry Township, Butler County, where we showcase how the "No Tax on Tips" policy is saving hardworking Pennsylvanians thousands of dollars this year. Check out the full "Congress in the Community" series on my YouTube channel.
Children are 25% of our population, but they are 100% of our future. Trump Accounts invest in our youngest Americans, giving them a financial boost during their earliest years. 70 million American children are now eligible all thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts! Learn more: https://t.co/WPP03za6I4
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued the following statement after a deadly shooting that killed nine people, including the suspect, in the City of Erie on Friday night, according to reports. “I'm praying for the Erie community after the devastating events on Friday night," said Rep. Kelly. "May we hold the victims, their families, and those impacted by this tragedy in our hearts.”
I'm praying for the Erie community after the devastating events on Friday night. May we hold the victims, their families, and those impacted by this tragedy in our hearts. https://t.co/4yO7Qzm0sR
This week, I joined U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright at Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works to highlight the $75 million federal funding at work at the facility. Butler Works is the only plant in the United States that produces grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES), a critical component for electrical distribution transformers. This is about a strong future for America, our strong local workforce, and making a strong product that’s going to keep the power flowing. 📺 I spoke with @WPXI about the news this week. https://t.co/jvlyMNHE0f
This year, the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service revealed more than $3.6 billion in federal funding has been invested in our congressional district since I began serving as your voice in Congress. This funding covers critical projects, such as road and bridge infrastructure, water and wastewater infrastructure, funding for our local volunteer fire departments, and much more. As my team and I review project requests each year, we are always looking for those that provide the greatest return on investment for taxpayers. I believe it’s important for everyone to remember: this isn’t Washington’s money. These are your tax dollars at work in your community.
It was great to meet with Ellwood City Mayor Anthony Court and local officials this week! It’s always good to sit down with our local leaders to continue strengthening the partnerships that help move our region forward. https://t.co/nDv3PCOglx
BUTLER, PA -- On Wednesday, Oct. 7, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) presented his latest Community Champion Award to students and staff at Moniteau High School's Special Blend Cafe. "When I first met these amazing students and staff in March, I knew what they have here at Moniteau was incredibly special. This program provides real-world experience for the students, and it provides practical skills they can take into the workforce upon graduation. They are making an impact both in the school and in the community. They are most deserving of this award," said Rep. Kelly.
BUTLER, PA -- On Tuesday, October 6, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) joined U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Cleveland-Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves, and other local officials at Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works plant to highlight recent investments into the plant's production of Grain Oriented Electrical Steel (GOES). Officials shared the progress of the Cleveland-Cliffs' $200 million investment in Butler Works, supported by a $75 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy, which will strengthen domestic manufacturing capacity for a critical material used in electrical transformers that support the nation's power grid. "Thanks to the support of Secretary Wright and the Trump administration, we are strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity for a critical material used in electrical transformers that support the nation's power grid. This steel powering the world is made right here in Butler," said Rep. Kelly. BACKGROUND Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works is the only steel manufacturer in the United States that produces GOES, a critical component for electrical distribution transformers. Securing this supply chain is not only important for local jobs, but also for our national security. In 2024, Kelly led opposition to a Biden-era Department of Energy rule that would have required transformers to use amorphous metal instead of grain oriented electrical steel under strict energy efficiency standards. Pressure from Kelly and members of UAW Local 3303 ultimately forced the Biden administration to revise its rule, protecting the more than 1,300 jobs at the Butler Works plant.
More than 35 million seniors claimed the enhanced deduction for seniors this year thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts. The policy saved them an average of $7,500 in 2026. Plus, 88% of seniors receiving Social Security benefits will pay no tax on their benefits under the Working Families Tax Cuts. The Working Families Tax Cuts law is putting more money in the pockets of seniors and hardworking Pennsylvanians!
Today, we had the great honor of presenting students and staff at Moniteau High School's Special Blend Cafe with our latest Community Champion Award. When I first met these amazing students and staff in March, I knew what they have here at Moniteau was incredibly special. This program provides real-world experience for the students, and it provides practical skills they can take into the workforce upon graduation. They are making an impact both in the school and in the community. They are most deserving of this award!
Today, we had the great honor of presenting students and staff at Moniteau High School's Special Blend Cafe with our latest Community Champion Award. When I first met these amazing students and staff in March, I knew they what they have here at Moniteau was incredibly special. This program provides real-world experience for the students, and it provides practical skills they can take into the workforce upon graduation. They are making an impact both in the school and in the community. They are most deserving of this award!
🇺🇸 Made in America. Made in Butler. It was great to welcome U.S. Energy @SecretaryWright to Butler today, where we met with leaders and workers at the Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works plant. Butler Works is the only plant in the United States that produces grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES), a critical component for electrical distribution transformers. Securing this supply chain is not only important for local jobs, but also for our national security. Thanks for the support of the Secretary and the Trump administration, we are strengthening domestic manufacturing capacity for a critical material used in electrical transformers that support the nation's power grid.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) co-sponsored the bipartisan Stormwater Treatment, Optimization, Resilience, and Management with Academic Technological Expertise and Research (STORMWATER) Act, legislation which aims to strengthen communities’ ability to manage stormwater, reduce flooding, and protect local waterways from pollution. Kelly is a member of the House Great Lakes Task Force. This legislation is endorsed by the Great Lakes Commission. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY) in August, would reauthorize federal grant programs that support stormwater innovation, technical assistance, and flood mitigation. "20 percent of the world's surface freshwater supply is in the Great Lakes, including Lake Erie. We must do everything we can to preserve and protect this national treasure for generations to come. This legislation takes an important step toward doing just that," said Rep. Kelly. “Every Western New Yorker deserves to know that when the next major storm comes, our communities have the infrastructure and expertise to withstand it,” said Congressman Kennedy. “The STORMWATER Act is about making that investment now – strengthening our water infrastructure, protecting our neighborhoods and businesses, and putting Great Lakes communities at the forefront of the technologies we need to safeguard the critical waters we all call home.” "The Great Lakes Commission commends Rep. Kennedy for introducing the STORMWATER Act, which will ensure the Stormwater Centers of Excellence program continues nationwide while recognizing the Great Lakes as a unique resource increasingly threatened by stormwater impacts,” said Tim Bruno, Chair of the Great Lakes Commission. “Communities across the Great Lakes region are confronting more frequent flooding that threatens public health and water quality, carrying nutrients, debris, chemicals and other pollutants into our waterways. This bill will provide crucial resources to help communities prepare for and address these growing challenges." Specifically, the STORMWATER Act would: Establish a fifth Center of Excellence focused on the Great Lakes region, ensuring the region’s unique stormwater and water-quality challenges receive dedicated expertise; Reauthorize $5 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to support and maintain five Centers of Excellence; Reauthorize $10 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for competitive Stormwater Control Infrastructure Project grants to support communities’ stormwater infrastructure needs. BACKGROUND Stormwater runoff occurs when rain or melted snow cannot absorb into the ground and instead flows over hard surfaces like roads, rooftops, and parking lots. As that water moves rapidly into drainage systems and waterways, it can overwhelm infrastructure, contribute to flooding, and carry oil, debris, fertilizers, chemicals, and other pollutants into local streams and lakes. For Pennsylvania communities surrounded by the Great Lakes, these challenges are both environmental and economic. Stronger stormwater infrastructure can help protect homes and businesses from flooding, reduce pollution entering local waterways, and preserve the health and economic vitality of the Great Lakes for generations to come. The existing grant programs were set to expire in September 2026. The legislation would extend them through fiscal year 2031, providing communities with the resources and continuity needed to plan and implement long-term infrastructure improvements.
20 percent of the world's surface freshwater supply is in the Great Lakes, including Lake Erie. As a member of the House Great Lakes Task Force, I'm committed to protecting our communities in Erie County and along all of the Great Lakes. Learn more about the STORMWATER Act⬇️ https://t.co/sVYqhfsUTe
"First Friday" in Corry is always a special night! It was great to chat with constituents, meet with local officials, and stop by local businesses on Friday. https://t.co/HgusrsVcVC
Another Applefest is in the books! I always enjoy visiting Franklin for this annual fall festival. It's an incredible community event. Great to chat with constituents from Venango County and across the region! https://t.co/LL84fLMvOD
For years, I've been proud to help lead the Opportunity Zones tax policy in Washington. This policy puts private dollars -- not taxpayer dollars -- to work in our local communities. In our area, downtown Erie has become a national model for this initiative. In our latest edition of Congress in the Community, we hear from local business owners who have launched their businesses in the center of the city's Opportunity Zones corridor, all thanks to pro-growth tax policy that puts neighbors and communities first. You can find the full "Congress in the Community" series on my YouTube Channel: https://t.co/9WfOmuETbk
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Tuesday, September 29, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) presented a Community Champion Award to Joe Pfadt for his outstanding community service to the Erie area. As President and Founder of Warriors to Washington, Pfadt annually leads Erie-area veterans to Washington, D.C. where they tour the nation's capital. As CEO of the Oliver Hazard Perry Shipyard, Pfadt continues to preserve Erie's maritime history for future generations. Pfadt is also a retired high school social studies teacher at Harbor Creek High School. "Joe Pfadt exemplifies what it means to be community-minded and to put his neighbors first, particularly our local veterans. Without his leadership, so many of the amazing projects in Erie County would not be possible. He is most deserving of this award," said Rep. Kelly. BACKGROUND The Community Champion Award recognizes and thanks service-minded individuals throughout Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District for selfless and significant contributions to their surrounding communities. Each winner is presented with an official award plaque from Rep. Kelly’s office, a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol building, and a statement of congratulations entered into the official Congressional Record.
Today, we presented our latest Community Champion Award to Joe Pfadt of Erie County. Joe is incredibly involved in the Erie community, particularly with local veterans. As President and Founder of Warriors to Washington, and Executive Director & CEO of the Oliver Hazard Perry Shipyard, Joe exemplifies what it means to be community-minded and to put his neighbors first. Congratulations!
The Working Families Tax Cuts law allows YOU to keep more of YOUR money! Thanks to No Tax on Overtime, Pennsylvania workers saved an average of $3,100 more this year. https://t.co/uFAYosb80Q
It was great to join Judge John Trucilla and his students at Penn State Behrend in Erie County this week! We discussed some of the top issues facing the United States, the American legal process, and more. I always enjoy speaking with students as they become active participants in our democracy.
The Working Families Tax Cuts saved tipped workers THOUSANDS of dollars when they filed their taxes this year! I recently had a chance to visit with the team at Sport Clips in Butler, where we heard firsthand how this policy is helping hardworking Pennsylvanians. Thanks for hosting us and for sharing your stories!