Kelly statement on foiled alleged terror plot in Butler County

Image September 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) released a statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest of a Valencia man on a terrorism-related charge after the FBI believed he was planning an attack in support of ISIS. "I want to commend the diligent work of the FBI and law enforcement officials for apprehending this individual before he could potentially follow through with this alleged attack. Their work has made our community safer. This disgusting, hate-filled extremism has no place in our nation," said Rep. Kelly. You can find DOJ's full press release about the charges, and what led to the man's arrest, here .