November 18, 2016
Dear Friend,
This week, Congress started closing out the business of the 114th Congress. We also started planning for the 115th Congress when Republicans will be in charge of the House and Senate, and we will have the new leadership of President-elect Donald Trump. We are humbled by our responsibility, and take it seriously. We are determined to work together to make meaningful, helpful changes for families, individuals and businesses when it comes to health care, taxes and the economy.
National defense continues to be a top focus. This week on the House floor, we worked to roll back some of the current administration's agreements with Iran. We also passed legislation that would put in place a mechanism that keeps the current administration from rushing into place costly and politically-driven rules and regulations in their final days and months in charge.
ACTIONS IN THE HOUSE
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The Iran Sanctions Extension Act of 1996
The House passed with my support H.R. 6297, The Iran Sanctions Extension Act (ISA). Despite the administration's nuclear deal, the 10 year extension of ISA ensures the new administration has certain tools to counter the Iranian regime. The Act supports sanctions in Iran's weapons programs and ballistic missile development that were not suspended as part of the administration's nuclear deal. It also gives Congress, not the executive branch, the final say on when Iran gets permanent sanctions relief.
Prohibiting the Sale of Commercial Aircraft to Iran
Part of the administration's Iran deal would allow the sale of U.S. commercial planes to Iran. In September, the Secretary of the Treasury not only authorized the sale of the planes, but also okayed all financial transactions necessary to implement the transactions. This week, the House worked to pass and I supported H.R. 5711, which would stop the Treasury's September actions and prohibit the Treasury from doing anything like this in the future. No one can provide assurances that Iran Air will not transfer the planes to Iranian airlines with a known history of transporting weapons and Revolutionary Guards to Syria. We should not be doing business with Iran, a regime the State Department calls, "the world's foremost state sponsor of terrorism."
The Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2016
In the final days of an administration, last minute rules and regulations are often finalized. The policies advocated by the current administration are burdensome, costly and politically motivated, making the federal government even more difficult to navigate. In an effort to stop this practice, the House passed, and I proudly supported H.R. 5982, the Midnight Rules Relief Act. The bill gives the new Congress the ability to stop any last minute rules with one vote.
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inauguration 2017
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If you are seeking tickets to this year's 2017 Presidential Inauguration swearing-in ceremony on Friday, January 20, 2017, please request tickets by contacting Staff Assistant Whitney Porter at (202) 225-4306.
Please note: each Congressional office receives a limited number of tickets. Submitting a request is a request only and does not guarantee tickets. If you have any questions, please give us a call at (202) 225-4306.
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How can we assist you?
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Charles Woods
It is a privilege to look out for your interests on Capitol Hill. That is a feeling shared by members of our team including Charles Woods.
Charles, a Madison County native, is our office scheduler and executive assistant. It is his job to coordinate the official schedule which can be a huge challenge any day of the week, and especially while Congress is in session.
When he's not taking command of the scheduling for our office, Charles serves as an Infantry Company Commander for the Mississippi Army National Guard. The Ole Miss graduate was commissioned as an officer in 2013.
Charles is another member of our team who works to make sure your visit to Washington, D.C. is unforgettable. He always enjoys meeting everyone who visits us in our D.C. office. "I get to talk to everyone who comes through the office," Charles said. "I'm lucky to meet a wide variety of people."
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a week in pictures
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| Janice Driskell and Brandi Young |
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American Chamber of Commerce, Japan
representatives Ambassador
Christopher LeFleur, Peter Jennings, Nadan Mer,
Bob Morrisey, Laura Younger,
Mathew Franklin and Marie Kissel |
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Former Congressman Todd Tiahrt, Keith Tyson
and Quynh Budinski |
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| Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmers |
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The Neshoba Delegation: Aaron Akers,
Rep. C. Scott Bounds,
Senator Jenifer Branning, James Robinson,
and David Vowell |
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STAY IN TOUCH
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Thanks for reading,
Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01)
Member of Congress
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