Official portrait of Mike Kelly
U.S. House · Pennsylvania, District 16

Mike Kelly

RRepublicanIn this seat since January 5, 2011Term ends January 3, 2027This seat is on the ballot November 3, 2026.

Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Kelly has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.

60 Yes · 0 No
Confirmed from the official record

The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.

This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.

The record in plain language

Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Kelly is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Kelly votes Yes on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.

Kelly votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the HALT Fentanyl Act; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Epstein Files Transparency Act; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.

On funding the government, Kelly votes Yes on the March 2025 full-year funding law; the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown; the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension.

Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Kelly votes to cancel 24 and against cancelling 0. The rules Kelly votes to cancel come from: Interior: Bureau of Land Management (7), Environmental Protection Agency (6), Energy (4), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2), District of Columbia government (1), Treasury: Comptroller of the Currency (1), Interior: National Park Service (1), Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1) and Interior: Ocean Energy Management (1).

Kelly votes the same way as most House Republicans on all 60 of these Yes and No votes.

Votes on laws that passed

Most recent

Public Law 119-111 · Signed September 18, 2026Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.

House 262–159Senate 86–11Votes Yes
Public Law 119-110 · Signed September 16, 2026Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.

House 376–8Senate: without objectionVotes Yes
Public Law 119-109 · Signed September 16, 2026Local Access to Courts Act

Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.

House 378–10Senate: without objectionVotes Yes
Public Law 119-103 · Signed September 2, 2026Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.

House 370–48Senate 90–6Votes Yes

Votes on a resolution that passed a law

Public Law 119-28 · Signed July 24, 2025Rescissions Act of 2025

Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.

House adopted H.Res. 590, 216–213Senate 51–48Votes Yes on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed this law in the House

What this member says about laws and orders

This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 6 laws.

From the official record

Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.

From this member’s press releases

From a secondary source

These are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.

11 excerpts

  1. Kelly votes for continuing resolution to keep government open

    “WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, legislation to keep the federal government open through December 11, 2026. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives, previously passed the U.S. Senate, and now heads to President Trump's desk for his signature.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 6, 2026 · Fingerprint f35140d90b4722ef

  2. Secure America ActJune 9, 2026

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

    “WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor S.2, Secure America Act, legislation that would provide a $70 billion package to fund immigration enforcement agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), through 2029.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint f7250a4ace008cdf

  3. Kelly votes for One Big Beautiful Bill, supports tax cuts for small businesses & hardworking Pennsylvanians

    “WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a package of legislation that provides tax cuts, cuts spending, secures the border, expands American energy production, and more.”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 477352c6c4798517

  4. During hearing with Treasury Secretary, Kelly highlights importance of passing "One Big Beautiful Bill"

    “WASHINGTON, D.C. -- During a Ways & Means Committee hearing featuring U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday in Washington, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) highlighted the importance of passing the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" in order to avoid a tax increase on American families and small businesses.”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint ce1aab378772a5c2

  5. Kelly applauds House passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    “WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the " One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 8e36b2c7cd5834fe

  6. U.S. House passes Kelly-backed legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles

    “H.J. Res. 87, introduced by Congressman James (MI-10), would reverse the EPA’s decision to approve a waiver granted to California allowing the State to mandate the sale of zero-emission trucks.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint def8143da4a99a85

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  1. U.S. House passes Kelly-backed legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles

    “The legislation passed Thursday is H.J. Res. 88, introduced by Congressman Joyce (PA-13), which would reverse the EPA’s decision to approve a waiver granted to California allowing the State to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint def8143da4a99a85

  2. U.S. House passes Kelly-backed legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles

    “H.J. Res. 89, introduced by Congressman Obernolte (CA-23), would put an end to the EPA’s decision to allow California to implement its most recent nitrogen oxide (NOx) engine emission standards, which create burdensome and unworkable standards for heavy-duty on-road engines.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint def8143da4a99a85

  3. Public Law 119-15April 29, 2025

    Kelly backs legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles

    “H.J. Res. 87, introduced by Congressman James (MI-10), would reverse the EPA’s decision to approve a waiver granted to California allowing the State to mandate the sale of zero-emission trucks.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint aed21fe0a7b60a82

  4. Public Law 119-16April 29, 2025

    Kelly backs legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles

    “H.J. Res. 88, introduced by Congressman Joyce (PA-13), would reverse the EPA’s decision to approve a waiver granted to California allowing the State to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint aed21fe0a7b60a82

  5. Public Law 119-17April 29, 2025

    Kelly backs legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles

    “H.J. Res. 89, introduced by Congressman Obernolte (CA-23), would put an end to the EPA’s decision to allow California to implement its most recent nitrogen oxide (NOx) engine emission standards, which create burdensome and unworkable standards for heavy-duty on-road engines.”

    Named by: bill number · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint aed21fe0a7b60a82

Member-requested spending

Confirmed from the official record

Congress printed 14 spending items this member requested, $27,144,677 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.

Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.

RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
Harmony Fire DistrictPublic Law 119-37Harmony Fire District-- Apparatus Replacement ProjectRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities ProgramPA$1,200,000
West Mead #1 Volunteer Fire CompanyPublic Law 119-37West Mead #1 Volunteer Fire Company--New Engine ProjectRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities ProgramPA$400,077
Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire CompanyPublic Law 119-37Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire CompanyRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities ProgramPA$975,000
on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74e PA City of Meadvi Main ReplacemEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$750,000
on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74e PA Hermitage Muni for Sewer UpgEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$913,600
on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74tate PA Chicora Boroug Department fo Improvement PEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,250,000
on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74tate PA Cranberry Town Line ReplacemEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,000,000
Erie Regional Airport AuthorityPublic Law 119-75Erie International Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Vehicle (ERI)Department of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for AirportsPA$1,050,000
PAPublic Law 119-75Ekastown West 3R RehabilitationDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsPA$7,000,000
PAPublic Law 119-75SR 422, Business 422 to Butler County LineDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsPA$3,000,000
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RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
PAPublic Law 119-75SR18, Wilmington Road BettermentDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsPA$2,000,000
Western Pennsylvania Port AuthorityPublic Law 119-75Erie Coke Demolition ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundPA$2,000,000
County of EriePublic Law 119-75Erie County Industrial ParkDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundPA$3,000,000
City of EriePublic Law 119-86City of Erie Emergency Operations Command CenterFEMA · Federal Assistance-EOCPA$2,606,000

Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.

Online ads

No advertiser in the ad libraries we read is tied to this member by an FEC number or an exact name.

Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 6, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.

Campaign money

For the 2026 election cycle, Kelly's campaign reports receiving $1,168,432.91 and reports spending $881,773.76, as of June 30, 2026.

Confirmed from the official record
What the filing reports2026 cycleFEC number H0PA03271as of June 30, 20262024 cycleFEC number H0PA03271as of December 31, 2024
Money raised (total receipts)$1,168,432.91$1,670,916.24
Money spent (total disbursements)$881,773.76$1,527,434.38
Cash on hand (at the end of the period)$1,329,346.93$1,042,687.78
Debts (owed by the committee)$90,000.00$95,000.00

Where it comes from

Reported as received from2026 cycleFEC number H0PA03271as of June 30, 20262024 cycleFEC number H0PA03271as of December 31, 2024
Individuals, itemized$287,831.70$520,398.84
Individuals, unitemized$2,278.87$23,689.48
Other political committees$874,667.06$1,125,950.00
Party committees$0.00$0.00
The candidate, contributions$0.00$0.00
The candidate, loans$0.00$0.00

Committees

Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.

See contributions by size and by state, and the saved FEC files

Where this comes from

We saved our own copy of each official House vote file listed here before writing this page. A code beside a file is its fingerprint, a short code that changes if the file's contents change.

Official portraitCongress.gov member directory · saved October 5, 2026 · Image courtesy of the Member
4da56818badf365fConfirmed from the official record
House roll call 308 of 2026 (Russia and Iran sanctions law)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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House roll call 284 of 2026 (Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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House roll call 285 of 2026 (Local Access to Courts Act)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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