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Mike Joseph Kelly is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district since 2011. Born on May 10, 1948, he has a background in business prior to his political career. Throughout his time in office, Kelly has served on various committees, focusing on issues pertinent to his constituents and the broader national agenda. He has been involved in legislative efforts related to economic development and healthcare, among other topics.
I thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 30. I am amazed as to how many times we let politics interfere with policy. I want to tell you who you are really hurting. You are not hurting the Republican Party by your…
I would like to thank the gentleman from Ohio, but I would also like to thank a lady and a Member, whom I have begun to call our ``lady of our lakes.'' Ms. Kaptur, thank you so much for speaking out the way you do about the Great Lakes…
Today I rise because I want to talk about a piece of legislation that I am dropping with a colleague from the Senate, Senator Rubio. It is H.R. 5746. Its title is Keeping America Safe from Ebola. Now, I know a couple weeks ago, Ebola was…
I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, this is a jobs bill. It is a jobs bill not only in the House of Representatives, but it is a job bill in the Senate. Now, in the House of Representatives, Dr. Cassidy's bill is about creating tens of…
I thank the chairman for his great work. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 4, and I will tell you why: the world is looking for the next great, emerging economy, and you know where it is? It is right here. It is us. It sits…
I would hate to be in the position where I tell every American: You know what? We know how to spend the money better than you. We will make the decisions of how it gets doled out. In your heart of hearts, when you want to give to a…
First, let me thank the gentleman from Michigan, Chairman Camp, for bringing this important set of charitable bills, the America Gives More Act, H.R. 4719, to the floor for a vote. H.R. 3134, the Charitable Giving Extension Act, is a bill…
On rollcall No. 405, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made available by this Act…
This amendment simply requires that the harbor maintenance funding provided in this Appropriations bill comply with the recently enacted WRRDA law and that the 10 percent funding requirement for the Great Lakes to be met. The Water…
I thank the chairman. Listen, I am so glad to be here today, talking about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. As we congratulate each other on this great work--this bipartisan work and bicameral, in saying, my, what a wonderful…
On rollcall No. 275, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________
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