Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A key initiative Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) led in the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act is now available in a program called the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). The program provides direct assistance to help farmers offset rising input costs an... Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) is taking a stand against yet another burdensome regulation from the Biden administration, voicing his strong support for House Joint Resolution 61, which seeks to repeal a costly and unnecessary EPA rule that threatens American jobs and manufacturi... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Ranking Member Joe Courtney (D-CT) of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging swift action on Australia’s newly announced $500 million inv... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) has been reappointed Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee. The subcommittee oversees Navy and Marine Corps shipbuilding, Air Force bombers and tankers, Army waterborne vessels, and maritim... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) has been appointed Vice Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress. This role underscores Congressman Kelly's commitment to safeguard our national security. "I am honored to serve as Vice Chairman of the ... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Stennis Center for Public Service. The Stennis Center, a bipartisan legislative branch agency established by Congress, is dedicated to promoting public service and fostering the high... Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Trent Kelly announces that direct farm economic assistance as modeled after the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (FARM Act) has been signed into law, marking a significant win for Rural America and the backbone of our nation – its farmers. This critical fun... Read more »

WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Jasmaan Banipal, a student at the Mississippi School for Math and Science, created an app called MSAGRI. His winning app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building w... Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) is proud to announce the introduction of the bipartisan Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024 (FARM Act), vital legislation designed to provide much-needed support to America’s farmers. The FARM Act provides assistance to farmers when... Read more »

Mississippi homeowners and renters in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey counties who were affected by the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes may apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Assistance for uninsured losses may include temporary lodging, basic home repairs, and... Read more »