May 24, 2013
Press Release
Constituents encouraged to suggest locations for future coffees via Facebook and Twitter
Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today invited constituents to join him for “Coffee with Keith” in Warrendale.
“Next week, I will be hosting ‘Coffee with Keith’ in Warrendale,” said Rothfus. “Constituents are encouraged to stop by to share their thoughts on legislation, to get help with federal agencies, or just to chat.”
May 22, 2013
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Washington’s obstruction must stop so construction can begin on energy and jobs project
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after voting for the Northern Route Approval Act. This legislation removes regulatory roadblocks standing in the way of the approval and construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
May 21, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today welcomed and honored local veterans of World War II and the Korean War from Western Pennsylvania at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
May 20, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] and a group of bipartisan freshmen Members of Congress today honored our nation’s fallen by placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
May 17, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after voting for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulatory Accountability Act:
May 16, 2013
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] delivered the following two floor speeches this week before voting to repeal President Obama’s health care law this afternoon.
H.R. 45, which repeals the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, passed in the House of Representatives by a 229-195 vote.
May 9, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Bill Shuster [PA-09] and Keith Rothfus [PA-12] are pleased that the Navy has decided to commission the USS SOMERSET in Philadelphia. Shuster and Rothfus introduced legislation in the United States House of Representatives to encourage the Secretary of the Navy to commission the ship in the state of its namesake.
May 8, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after voting for the Working Families Flexibility Act:
May 7, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today announced the winners of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for the Twelfth District of Pennsylvania. The United States House of Representatives sponsors a nationwide high school art competition each year to feature the artistic abilities of young constituents.
May 7, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today invited high school students, parents, teachers, and guidance counselors to Service Academy Day at Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center on Wednesday, May 29.
May 7, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] and Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) today invited high school students, parents, teachers, and guidance counselors to Service Academy Day at Ambridge High School on Saturday, May 18.
May 3, 2013
Press Release
Request meeting with VA Secretary Shinseki for victims’ families
Washington, D.C. — Representatives Tim Murphy [PA-18] and Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today called on Eric Shinseki, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to rescind both the Presidential Distinguished Rank Award and the $62,895 bonus paid to VISN-4 Director Michael Moreland. The award was presented to Moreland just days after the VA Office of Inspector General released a scathing report highlighting major failures at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) that led to a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease.
May 2, 2013
Press Release
Congressman and staff committed to providing first-class customer service
Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today announced that his staff will host mobile office hours in May in Murrysville, Ellwood City, and Somerset.
May 1, 2013
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Press Conference To Follow
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Congressman Keith Rothfus (PA-12) will tour ZOLL Medical Corporation, a medical device manufacturer in Pittsburgh, on Friday, May 3 at 10:45 a.m.
The tour is open to the press.
Apr 30, 2013
Press Release
Constituents encouraged to suggest locations for future coffees via Facebook and Twitter
Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today invited constituents to join him for “Coffee with Keith” in Delmont, Beaver Falls, Somerset, and Ebensburg.
Apr 25, 2013
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Meeting Follows Release Of VA Inspector General Report
Washington, D.C. — Members of Congress representing the greater Pittsburgh region issued the following joint statement today calling on the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) to put in place new written guidelines outlining duties and responsibilities for infection control. The announcement by Reps. Mike Doyle, Tim Murphy and Keith Rothfus comes after an hour-long, closed-door meeting with Michael Moreland, Director of the Pittsburgh-based VISN 4, and Terry Gerigk Wolf, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System about the Inspector General’s review of the Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak that resulted in the deaths of five veterans. With the IG report now released, the Congressmen discussed the critical need to ensure effective policies and procedures are in place to prevent an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease from ever happening again.
Apr 25, 2013
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Constituents encouraged to suggest locations for future coffees via Facebook and Twitter
Johnstown, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today invited constituents to join him for “Coffee with Keith” in Somerset and Ebensburg.
Apr 24, 2013
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Collins, McNair, Robertson, and Wesley—Martyrs in the Cause for Freedom
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after voting to honor Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley with a Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of the 1963 bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church and in recognition of their roles as catalysts of the Civil Rights Movement.
Apr 24, 2013
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Constituents encouraged to suggest locations for future coffees via Facebook and Twitter
Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today invited constituents to join him for “Coffee with Keith” in Delmont and Beaver Falls.
Apr 23, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after reviewing the findings of the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General’s report on Legionnaires’ disease at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System.
Apr 19, 2013
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Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement congratulating David J. Henderson, Jr. of Latrobe on his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point. He will be a member of the USMA Class of 2017.
Apr 17, 2013
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Will work with colleagues and local businesses to help grow the economy and create jobs
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] yesterday was officially appointed to serve on the House Financial Services Committee.
Apr 16, 2013
Press Release
Constituents encouraged to suggest locations for future coffees via Facebook and Twitter
Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today invited constituents to join him for an informal “Coffee with Keith” in Shaler Township.
Apr 8, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement on the passing of Lady Margaret Thatcher:
Apr 5, 2013
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Request immediate attention from President Obama and VA Secretary Shinseki
Pittsburgh, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12], House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) Chairman Jeff Miller [FL-01], and HVAC Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Mike Coffman [CO-06] today sent a letter to President Barack Obama and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki expressing grave concerns about the VA’s lack of responsiveness to requests for documents related to the fatal Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System facility in Oakland, Penn.
Apr 5, 2013
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it will reverse some of its proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage:
Mar 31, 2013
Press Release
A balanced budget is critical for growing a healthier economy, adding jobs, and ensuring that we have the money to preserve and protect Medicare and Social Security and promote a strong national defense. The budget plan approved by the House last week, which I supported, balances in 10 years and will lead to greater economic prosperity for all Americans.
Mar 31, 2013
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Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today announced that his staff will host mobile office hours in April in Murrysville and Somerset.
Mar 29, 2013
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement on the Department of Defense’s (DoD) announcement that it will restore the tuition assistance benefit program for active-duty members of our armed forces.
Mar 27, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement about co-sponsoring a constitutional amendment to limit the number of terms a Member of Congress may serve in the House and in the Senate.
Mar 26, 2013
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Constituents encouraged to suggest locations for future coffees via Facebook and Twitter
Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today invited constituents to join him for “Coffee with Keith” in Ambridge, Ellwood City, and Johnstown.
Mar 22, 2013
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Obama Administration Highlights Importance of Investing in Next Generation of Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fields
Washington D.C. – Building on President Obama’s efforts to help more students excel in math and science and his call for investments in a skilled American workforce, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Pennsylvania Congressman Keith Rothfus announced today that North Allegheny High School from Wexford, PA, won the Southwestern Pennsylvania High School Science Bowl on Saturday, which was sponsored by the National Energy Technology Laboratory - Pittsburgh. North Allegheny High School competed against 40 other teams from across the state in one of the nation’s regional competitions of the 23rd Annual U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl, and is now eligible to compete in the National Finals in Washington, D.C., at the end of April. The National Science Bowl brings together thousands of middle and high school students from across the country to compete on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, astronomy, and math.
Mar 21, 2013
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Balances the budget in ten years without raising taxes on hardworking Americans
“A balanced budget is critical for a healthier economy, adding jobs, and ensuring that we have the money to promote a strong national defense and preserve and protect Medicare and Social Security for our seniors,” said Rothfus. “The plan that I voted for today balances the budget in ten years without raising taxes yet again on hardworking Americans.”
Mar 18, 2013
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Washington – Today Congressman Bill Shuster (PA-09) and Congressman Keith Rothfus (PA-12) introduced legislation encouraging the US Navy to have the commissioning ceremony for the USS SOMERSET in Philadelphia. The USS SOMERSET is intended to honor the passengers and crew aboard United Airlines Flight 93, whose selfless actions prevented the terrorist hijackers from reaching their intended target on September 11, 2001 – the United States Capitol.
Mar 18, 2013
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Rothfus looks forward to welcoming constituents to their local district offices
Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] announced today that he will greet constituents at his Ross Township and Beaver district office open houses on Friday, March 22. All constituents are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be provided.
Mar 15, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after voting for the Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills (SKILLS) Act.
Mar 13, 2013
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DHS official agrees, calls CMU and Pitt “great partners” in cybersecurity
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] joined fellow members of the House Committee on Homeland Security for a hearing entitled “DHS Cybersecurity: Roles and Responsibilities to Protect the Nation’s Critical Infrastructure.”
Mar 13, 2013
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Air Force informed members of Pennsylvania’s Congressional delegation today that the 911th Airlift Wing at the Pittsburgh International Airport will be preserved for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014 and that the eighth aircraft lost some years ago will be returned.
Mar 11, 2013
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Congressman and staff committed to providing first-class customer service
Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today announced that his staff will host mobile office hours in March in Murrysville, Ellwood City, and Somerset.
Mar 11, 2013
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Winning artwork will be featured in Cannon Tunnel leading to Capitol; select submissions will be displayed on website and Facebook
Ross Township, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today invited high school students from Pennsylvania’s Twelfth Congressional District to submit their artwork for consideration in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition.
Mar 6, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after voting for the continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30, 2013.
Mar 5, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] joined fellow members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law for a hearing on H.R. 367, the REINS Act: Promoting Jobs, Growth and American Competitiveness.
Mar 5, 2013
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] spoke on the floor of the House of Representative this morning to honor Ann Wilson of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Feb 28, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] joined fellow members of the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law for a hearing this morning entitled “The Obama Administration’s Regulatory War on Jobs, the Economy, and America’s Global Competitiveness.” The hearing examined the impact of burdensome regulations on economic growth and job creation.
Feb 28, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after voting for the House language reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.
Feb 26, 2013
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Urges Airlines to Consider Pittsburgh and Johnstown Airports in Post-Merger Plans
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] joined fellow members of the House Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law for a hearing this morning entitled “Competition and Bankruptcy in the Airline Industry: The Proposed Merger of American Airlines and US Airways.” The hearing examined the proposed merger’s effects on competition and consumers in the airline industry.
Feb 26, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] joined his House Judiciary Committee colleagues to call on President Obama and Attorney General Holder to provide answers on the lack of enforcement of current gun laws.
Feb 20, 2013
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Johnstown, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after learning about the passing of Ann Wilson.
Feb 8, 2013
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Johnstown, PA – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] announced today that he will host an open house at his new district office in Johnstown on Tuesday, February 12.
Feb 6, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12], in his first speech from the floor of the House of Representatives, urged President Obama and Congress to unleash the potential of hardworking Americans and create the conditions for a healthy economy.
Feb 5, 2013
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Will continue to work with colleagues to bring accountability to Pittsburgh VA
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after participating in the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on the outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at the VA Pittsburgh Health System.
Feb 4, 2013
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Calls on President Obama and Congress to refocus on economic growth and job creation in his first floor speech
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12], in his first speech from the floor of the House of Representatives, urged President Obama and Congress to unleash the potential of hardworking Americans and create the conditions for a healthy economy.
Feb 4, 2013
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Pennsylvania A More Cost-Effective Choice For New Agency Installation
Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan group of 11 members from Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation is urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to give Pennsylvania equal consideration with New York for construction of a new air traffic control facility.
Feb 4, 2013
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Congressman and staff committed to providing first-class customer service
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today announced the opening of three district offices: “We will have district offices in Beaver, Johnstown, and Ross Township,” said Rothfus. “Providing service locations throughout the district will enable us to deliver first-class customer service to constituents across Pennsylvania’s Twelfth Congressional District.”
Feb 1, 2013
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] made the following statement regarding the January unemployment report released this morning.
Jan 28, 2013
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Will advocate for hardworking Western Pennsylvanian taxpayers
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Keith Rothfus [PA-12] today announced his committee and subcommittee assignments for the 113th Congress. He will serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 23, 2013
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Considers legislation important first step to responsible and accountable federal government
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Keith Rothfus [PA-12] made the following statement after the House passed H.R. 325, the No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013.
Jan 21, 2013
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Wants to work together to address nation's many challenges
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Rothfus released the following statement after attending President Barack Obama’s inauguration:
Jan 16, 2013
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Keith Rothfus [PA-12] made the following statement after President Obama’s press conference on gun restrictions:
Jan 15, 2013
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Will work to pursue better solutions to budget and pay for disaster relief
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Keith Rothfus [PA-12] made the following statement after the House approved H.R. 219, the Sandy Recovery and Improvement Act, and H.R. 152, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act.
Jan 14, 2013
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To be clear, I want to vote for Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding. I simply believe we should try to pay for the spending.
Jan 4, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Representative Keith Rothfus’ [PA-12] made the following statement after the vote on H.R. 41, a bill to increase the borrowing authority of the National Flood Insurance Program.
Jan 3, 2013
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Washington, D.C. – Representative Keith Rothfus [PA-12] released the following statement after being sworn in as a Member of the 113th Congress by Speaker of the House John Boehner.
