KELLY HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF SECURING CRITICAL MINERALS AND SUPPLY CHAINS TO COMBAT CHINA

Washington, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, during a full Ways & Means Committee hearing, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, reinforced the need for the United States to establish strategic partnerships to secure critical minerals and other natural resources to combat China. Kelly also emphasized the need to incentivize domestic mining capacity. "The United States is in a race to secure critical minerals, which are essential for economic competitiveness both for today and for years to come," said Rep. Kelly. "It is imperative that China not have a monopoly on critical minerals. Strong partnerships with our allies will create a stronger and...