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I am proud to announce the date for Academy Day 2026. This year's event will be held on April 18, 2026, at the Northwest Mississippi Community College Ranger Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is a privilege to nominate exceptional young men and women to our nation's prestigious Service Academies. These young Mississippians have… Read more »

The One Big, Beautiful Bill is a historic step forward, delivering results for Mississippians and all Americans. Whether you're a senior on fixed income, a working family trying to make ends meet, a farmer, or a small business owner in rural America, this legislation is about putting Americans first and restoring commonsense priorities in Washington. One of the most impactful… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Halle Riddle, winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi's First Congressional District, traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to be recognized at the national awards ceremony. Her winning piece, Tunnel Vision, will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol for one year. During her visit, Riddle met with U.S. Representative… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) will host Academy Day 2025. This is an opportunity for Mississippi's First Congressional District parents, students, and educators to learn more about America's prestigious service academies. Representatives will be participating from the following institutions: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Coast Guard Academy,… Read more »

Congratulations to Halle Riddle! The Booneville High School student is the first-place winner of  Mississippi's First Congressional District Art Competition. 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 with winners from… Read more »

WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) has been elected to serve on the House Republican Policy Committee. The committee serves as an advisory committee to House Republicans in the effort to achieve goals set forth by the party.  "It is an honor to be elected by my Republican colleagues to serve on the House Republican Policy Committee for the 119th Congress. We… Read more »

WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) is pleased to announce Hannah Sanders and Bradyn Long as the 2024 Congressional Award winners for Mississippi's First Congressional District. This award is given to American young people by the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. Each winner is selected for achieving exceptional goals in volunteer service,… 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 their revenue falls below the cost of production due to circumstances beyond their… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly will host Military Academy Day 2024 on April 27th in Oxford, Mississippi. This is an opportunity for Mississippi's First Congressional District parents, students, and educators to learn more about America's prestigious service academies. Representatives will be participating from the following institutions: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Coast Guard… Read more »