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U.S. Representative, 16th Congressional District
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Mike Kelly

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 16th Congressional District

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Lives in
Butler, Butler County
Campaign website
mikekellyforcongress.com

U.S. Representative for western Pennsylvania since 2011 and a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, where he chairs the Subcommittee on Tax. A Butler businessman, he is seeking a ninth term.

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Photo: Official portrait — Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts law, including no tax on tips and overtime and a larger senior deduction.In office

    Kelly chairs the Ways & Means tax subcommittee and led the law's provisions that made Opportunity Zones permanent.

    Kelly highlights Working Families Tax Cuts' success on law's one-year anniversary

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly · Jul 2, 2026 · kelly.house.gov

    “including No Tax on Tips and No Tax on Overtime, this law leverages the tax code to work for Americans, not against them … The Working Families Tax Cuts also expanded and made permanent Rep. Kelly's Opportunity Zones legislation”
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Public safety

  • Supports $70 billion in funding for ICE, CBP and other immigration enforcement agencies through 2029.In office

    Kelly votes to strengthen U.S. border security, fund CBP and ICE

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly · Jun 9, 2026 · kelly.house.gov

    “Republicans will always secure America's borders … This funding allows law enforcement to continue their jobs without partisan politics getting in the way.”
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Education

  • Introduced the bipartisan College Transparency Act to expand information available to families choosing a college.In office

    Kelly, colleagues introduce College Transparency Act

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly · Jul 29, 2025 · kelly.house.gov

    “The College Transparency Act gives parents and students the tools they need to succeed”
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Housing

  • Introduced a bill giving HUD grant preference to housing projects in Opportunity Zones to expand housing supply.In office

    The bill (with Rep. Josh Harder, D-CA) is included in the Senate's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

    Kelly, Harder introduce Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly · Mar 5, 2026 · kelly.house.gov

    “This new legislation builds upon the successes of Opportunity Zones and leverages the tax code to both expand the housing supply and lower costs.”
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Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Co-sponsored the SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote.In office

    Kelly votes for SAVE America Act to strengthen America's elections

    Public statement · Office of U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly · Feb 11, 2026 · kelly.house.gov

    “The SAVE Act ensures only American citizens are allowed to vote in American elections. … Requiring individuals to present an eligible photo identification document before voting.”
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