Representative Mike Kelly

Wishing all the mothers across PA-16 a Happy Mother’s Day!

A message for local parents, teachers, and students: The 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open!

The competition is open to middle and high school students across the 16th Congressional District.

Find more details on my website:

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My office is continuing to work with Erie County grape farmers whose contracts were abruptly terminated by Refresco this spring. Farmers are the backbone of our communities, and we are exploring all options to help them.

I spoke with JET/FOX/YourErie to provide an update on where things stand.

Government officials hear back from Refresco after grape contract termination North East, Pa (WJET/WFXP)– Grape growers in the Lake Erie region had already invested in their vineyards for the 2026 season when global beverage processor, Refresco, suddenly told them in M…

Chinese automotive companies have accelerated investment in North America. Their goal is not to compete in the U.S. automotive market, but instead to hollow it out and ultimately limit consumer choice to Chinese brands.

This is why I'm leading a letter with 50+ House colleagues encouraging the Trump administration to refrain from any decision that would allow Chinese automotive and battery companies access to manufacture in the United States.⬇️

Kelly leads 50+ Members in letter encouraging Trump administration to protect U.S. manufacturers from Chinese automotive, battery companies WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S.

As my team and I review Community Project Funding requests each year, we are always looking for those that provide the greatest return on investment for taxpayer dollars. These projects certainly do just that.

This isn't Washington's money. These are your tax dollars at work in our local communities.

I recently sat down with Erie News Now to discuss the positive impact these projects will have in Erie and Crawford counties.

Kelly pushes for federal funding to support local projects Congressman Mike Kelly, R-Pa., is urging leaders on the House Appropriations Committee to send millions of taxpayer dollars back to Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District.

I had a wonderful time at the People for Life March that happened on Saturday in Erie County! It was beautiful to see the amount of constituents who believe in the right to life and the rights of the unborn.

The Committee on Ways and Means GOP recently held a roundtable with First Lady Melania Trump to discuss important foster care legislation as part of her Fostering the Future Initiative.

This week, following that roundtable with the First Lady, our Committee passed a series of bipartisan bills modernizing the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood.

Strong families create strong communities.

Learn more:
https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases/kelly-backs-foster-care-pro-family-bills-during-ways-means-markup

On Monday, my legislation to strengthen and modernize the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Whistleblower Awards Program passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

This vote is a win for the American taxpayer and the American worker. Our commonsense, bipartisan legislation ensures the integrity of our Nation's tax laws.

Learn more about my legislation:
https://kelly.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-house-passes-kelly-led-irs-whistleblower-improvement-act

Today, we honored the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition during a ceremony at the Hope Center for Arts & Technology in Sharon!

Our office received more than 50 entries from 13 local schools.

The winners are:

1st Place: Ryker Riccadonna, Neshannock High School
2nd Place: Avery Marino, Girard High School
3rd Place: Harsha Vardhni Murali Santhakumari – Fairview High School
Honorable Mention: Ellie Baker – Sharpsville High School

Congratulations to this year's winners! We have so many talented students in the 16th Congressional District. Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's competition.