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© 2026 Govwatch

Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

RRepublicanPA-16 · Representative
61
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone12
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency91
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
52
Total Statements
15
Floor Speeches
37
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 14Healthcare: 8Environment: 7Agriculture: 5Economy: 3Labor: 3Immigration: 2Foreign Policy: 2Social Security: 2Infrastructure: 1Defense: 1Trade: 1Housing: 1Education: 1China: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 41Bipartisan: 6Urgent: 4Ceremonial: 1

Statements (52)

Press Release2026-06-02
Rep. Mike Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud

Rep. Mike Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud Rep. Mike Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 06/02/2026 - 12:35 Summary The town hall, set for Wednesday, June 3, will include a panel of…

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Press Release2026-06-02
Rep. Mike Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud

Rep. Mike Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud Rep. Mike Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 06/02/2026 - 12:35 Summary The town hall, set for Wednesday, June 3, will include a panel of…

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Press Release2026-05-14
Kelly, Beyer, Cramer, Coons Introduce Charity Parity Act

Kelly, Beyer, Cramer, Coons Introduce Charity Parity Act Kelly, Beyer, Cramer, Coons Introduce Charity Parity Act Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:40 Summary The Charity Parity Act would allow taxpayers to make direct qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from their…

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Press Release2026-05-14
Kelly, Beyer, Cramer, Coons Introduce Charity Parity Act

Kelly, Beyer, Cramer, Coons Introduce Charity Parity Act Kelly, Beyer, Cramer, Coons Introduce Charity Parity Act Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:40 Summary The Charity Parity Act would allow taxpayers to make direct qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from their…

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Press Release2026-05-12Bipartisan
Rep. Kelly named Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus

Rep. Kelly named Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus Rep. Kelly named Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 05/12/2026 - 11:23 Summary Rep. Kelly has worked on bipartisan efforts focused on youth mental health and mental health…

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Press Release2026-05-12Bipartisan
Rep. Kelly named Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus

Rep. Kelly named Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus Rep. Kelly named Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 05/12/2026 - 11:23 Summary Rep. Kelly has worked on bipartisan efforts focused on youth mental health and mental health…

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Press Release2026-05-07
Rep. Mike Kelly Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App Challenge

Rep. Mike Kelly Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App Challenge Rep. Mike Kelly Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App Challenge Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:12 Summary This annual competition encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering, and…

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Press Release2026-05-07
Rep. Mike Kelly Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App Challenge

Rep. Mike Kelly Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App Challenge Rep. Mike Kelly Announces Launch of 2026 Congressional App Challenge Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 05/07/2026 - 11:12 Summary This annual competition encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering, and…

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Press Release2026-05-06
Kelly leads 50+ Members in letter encouraging Trump administration to protect U.S. manufacturers from Chinese automotive, battery companies

Kelly leads 50+ Members in letter encouraging Trump administration to protect U.S. manufacturers from Chinese automotive, battery companies Kelly leads 50+ Members in letter encouraging Trump administration to protect U.S. manufacturers from Chinese automotive, battery companies Image or Video…

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Press Release2026-05-06
Kelly leads 50+ Members in letter encouraging Trump administration to protect U.S. manufacturers from Chinese automotive, battery companies

Kelly leads 50+ Members in letter encouraging Trump administration to protect U.S. manufacturers from Chinese automotive, battery companies Kelly leads 50+ Members in letter encouraging Trump administration to protect U.S. manufacturers from Chinese automotive, battery companies Image or Video…

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Press Release2026-04-30Taxes
Kelly backs foster care, pro-family bills during Ways & Means markup

Kelly backs foster care, pro-family bills during Ways & Means markup Kelly backs foster care, pro-family bills during Ways Means markup Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:50 Summary The markup follows a roundtable featuring First Lady Melania Trump earlier this month, during…

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Press Release2026-04-30Taxes
Kelly backs foster care, pro-family bills during Ways & Means markup

Kelly backs foster care, pro-family bills during Ways & Means markup Kelly backs foster care, pro-family bills during Ways Means markup Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:50 Summary The markup follows a roundtable featuring First Lady Melania Trump earlier this month, during…

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Press Release2026-04-30Agriculture
Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families

Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 04/30/2026 - 13:12 Summary "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," also known as the Farm…

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Press Release2026-04-30UrgentEnvironment
Kelly votes to fund Department of Homeland Security

Kelly votes to fund Department of Homeland Security Kelly votes to fund Department of Homeland Security Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 04/30/2026 - 15:06 Summary The vote includes funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency…

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Press Release2026-04-30Agriculture
Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families

Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 04/30/2026 - 13:12 Summary "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," also known as the Farm…

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Press Release2026-04-30UrgentEnvironment
Kelly votes to fund Department of Homeland Security

Kelly votes to fund Department of Homeland Security Kelly votes to fund Department of Homeland Security Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 04/30/2026 - 15:06 Summary The vote includes funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency…

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Press Release2026-04-28Taxes
U.S. House passes Kelly-led IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act

U.S. House passes Kelly-led IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act U.S. House passes Kelly-led IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 08:11 Summary The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act now heads to the Senate for consideration. Link READ MORE

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Press Release2026-04-28Taxes
U.S. House passes Kelly-led IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act

U.S. House passes Kelly-led IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act U.S. House passes Kelly-led IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 08:11 Summary The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act now heads to the Senate for consideration. Link READ MORE

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Press Release2026-04-28HealthcareAgriculture
Kelly to Health System CEOs: "It's about the math."

Kelly to Health System CEOs: "It's about the math." Kelly to Health System CEOs: "It's about the math." Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 16:41 Summary Rep. Kelly questioned the executives about ways rural health care can improve while also highlighting the need for more…

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Press Release2026-04-28HealthcareAgriculture
Kelly to Health System CEOs: "It's about the math."

Kelly to Health System CEOs: "It's about the math." Kelly to Health System CEOs: "It's about the math." Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 16:41 Summary Rep. Kelly questioned the executives about ways rural health care can improve while also highlighting the need for more…

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Floor Speech2026-04-27BipartisanHealthcareTaxesHR7959
IRS WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT ACT

IRS WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3104-H3106] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2026-04-24
Rep. Mike Kelly announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition winners

Rep. Mike Kelly announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition winners Rep. Mike Kelly announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition winners Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Fri, 04/24/2026 - 13:57 Summary Rep. Kelly's office received more than 50 entries from 13 local schools for this year's…

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Press Release2026-04-22TaxesForeign PolicyChina
During Ways & Means hearing with U.S. Trade Ambassador, Kelly reaffirms need for level playing field with China

During Ways & Means hearing with U.S. Trade Ambassador, Kelly reaffirms need for level playing field with China During Ways Means hearing with U.S. Trade Ambassador, Kelly reaffirms need for level playing field with China Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:05 Summary Kelly…

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Press Release2026-04-21S20
Kelly announces FY2027 Community Project Funding requests

Kelly announces FY2027 Community Project Funding requests Kelly announces FY2027 Community Project Funding requests Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 04/21/2026 - 10:12 Summary Rep. Kelly's 20 funding requests cover all six counties in the district. The House Appropriations Committee will…

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Press Release2026-04-21Healthcare
Rep. Kelly: Medicare fraud hurts taxpayers

Rep. Kelly: Medicare fraud hurts taxpayers Rep. Kelly: Medicare fraud hurts taxpayers Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 04/21/2026 - 16:00 Summary Rep. Kelly: "This isn't a Republican problem or a Democrat problem. It's an American problem because the American taxpayer is footing the bill…

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Press Release2026-04-20Healthcare
Kelly, DelBene introduce Concurrent Care for Comfort Act

Kelly, DelBene introduce Concurrent Care for Comfort Act Kelly, DelBene introduce Concurrent Care for Comfort Act Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:50 Summary Currently, Americans living with end stage renal disease (ESRD) are not permitted to continue their dialysis…

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Press Release2026-04-16Taxes
U.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax Cuts

U.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax Cuts U.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax Cuts Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:42 Summary In all, more than 53 million filers claimed at least one…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR1HRES1156
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAX POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR TAX POLICIES THAT SUPPORT WORKING FAMILIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2913-H2920] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-09
Sponsored: Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: Expressing support for tax policies that support working families.. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Press Release2026-04-03Environment
Kelly presents Crawford County fire department with Community Project Funding

Kelly presents Crawford County fire department with Community Project Funding Kelly presents Crawford County fire department with Community Project Funding Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Fri, 04/03/2026 - 12:12 Summary More than $400,000 in federal funding will allow the department to acquire…

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Press Release2026-03-31
Kelly presents Community Project Funding to Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire Company

Kelly presents Community Project Funding to Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire Company Kelly presents Community Project Funding to Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire Company Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:38 Summary This project would construct a new fire station for the Volunteer Fire…

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Press Release2026-03-30Urgent
Kelly presents $1.2 million in Community Project Funding to Harmony Fire District

Kelly presents $1.2 million in Community Project Funding to Harmony Fire District Kelly presents $1.2 million in Community Project Funding to Harmony Fire District Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Mon, 03/30/2026 - 15:57 Summary Funding for this project will be used to replace aging apparatus…

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Press Release2026-03-28ImmigrationEnvironment
Kelly votes to fund DHS, releases statement

Kelly votes to fund DHS, releases statement Kelly votes to fund DHS, releases statement Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Fri, 03/27/2026 - 23:35 Summary The March 27 vote by Rep. Kelly and House Republicans is the fourth vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security and to end the 42-day…

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Press Release2026-03-25Taxes
Kelly legislation to strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to U.S. House vote

Kelly legislation to strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to U.S. House vote Kelly legislation to strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to U.S. House vote Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:07…

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Press Release2026-03-18Taxes
Chairman Kelly, Ranking Member Thompson Introduce Bill to Strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program

Chairman Kelly, Ranking Member Thompson Introduce Bill to Strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program Chairman Kelly, Ranking Member Thompson Introduce Bill to Strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:54 Summary The IRS Whistleblower Program…

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Press Release2026-03-18BipartisanHealthcare
Kelly highlights RESTORE Act in Ways & Means hearing

Kelly highlights RESTORE Act in Ways & Means hearing Kelly highlights RESTORE Act in Ways & Means hearing Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:10 Summary The bipartisan legislation aims to ensure that individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) continue to have equitable…

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Floor Speech2026-03-17TaxesLabor
Sponsored: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.

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Press Release2026-03-06ImmigrationEnvironment
Kelly backs "The Dalilah Law" to prevent illegal immigrants from getting CDLs

Kelly backs "The Dalilah Law" to prevent illegal immigrants from getting CDLs Kelly backs "The Dalilah Law" to prevent illegal immigrants from getting CDLs Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Fri, 03/06/2026 - 11:17 Summary In February, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) finalized a…

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Press Release2026-03-05Environment
Kelly statement on voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security

Kelly statement on voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security Kelly statement on voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 03/05/2026 - 17:11 Summary The bill would reopen Department of Homeland Security, bring an end to the Democrat-driven…

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Press Release2026-03-05Housing
Kelly, Harder introduce "Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act"

Kelly, Harder introduce "Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act" Kelly, Harder introduce "Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act" Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:03 Summary The legislation is part of Kelly's initiative to make housing more affordable and…

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Press Release2026-03-04TaxesLabor
Kelly: Working Families Tax Cuts are saving money for hardworking Americans, increasing productivity in the workforce

Kelly: Working Families Tax Cuts are saving money for hardworking Americans, increasing productivity in the workforce Kelly: Working Families Tax Cuts are saving money for hardworking Americans, increasing productivity in the workforce Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Wed, 03/04/2026 - 14:07…

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Floor Speech2025-12-04
Sponsored: To modify the procedures for investigating claims of evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders.

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: To modify the procedures for investigating claims of evasion of antidumping and countervailing duty orders.. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Floor Speech2025-09-17
Sponsored: Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2025, as "Rare Cancer Day" to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers…

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2025, as "Rare Cancer Day" to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment.. Referred to the House Committee…

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Floor Speech2025-09-10
Sponsored: Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Floor Speech2025-07-21
Sponsored: Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Floor Speech2025-07-17
Sponsored: To advance Thomas B. Hagen on the retired list of the Navy.

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: To advance Thomas B. Hagen on the retired list of the Navy.. Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Floor Speech2025-07-10Ceremonial
Sponsored: A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the…

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: A resolution solemnly marking the one-year anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Donald J. Trump, condemning the multiple attempts against the President's life, condemning those who incite violence against political officials, and honoring…

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Floor Speech2025-06-27
Sponsored: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall…

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Floor Speech2025-06-26
Sponsored: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain compensation to clinical trial participants, and for other…

Mike Kelly sponsored this legislation: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain compensation to clinical trial participants, and for other purposes.. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Floor Speech2024-12-09BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR3149S1478
NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR HIGHWAY

NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR HIGHWAY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6451-H6452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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