WASHINGTON - The deadly attacks on our American Service Members and innocent civilians are tragic and heartbreaking. My prayers go out to those who were injured and to the families of those who were killed.
I demand action from this administration to address this crisis, which they created with a lack of leadership and silence. This chaotic withdrawal has allowed our enemies to take… Read more »
Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) is pleased to invite First District middle and high school students, parents, and educators to participate in Academy Day 2021. Representatives from the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Military Academy, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and… Read more »
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaxon Nolen to the United States Naval Academy. Jaxon is an outstanding student who has excelled in the classroom and well beyond. He ranks fifth in his class at Itawamba Agricultural High School. The Fulton native has received numerous awards in both academics and athletics. His awards and honors include… Read more »
WASHINGTON - I am pleased to announce the Mississippi First Congressional District's first place winner of the Artistic Discovery Contest, a nationwide high school art competition sponsored by members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Macon Bentley's submission is titled "No Fish Today." Macon drew an image of his brother, Robert, using a photograph and a graphite pencil.… Read more »
WASHINGTON - House leadership has selected Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) to serve on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee for Fiscal Year 2021.
"Trent's wealth of military experience and policy expertise makes him a strong addition to the NDAA conference committee," Leader Kevin McCarthy said. "As a 34-year veteran of the Mississippi National Guard and… Read more »
Moderna Develops Vaccine that is more than 95% Effective
WASHINGTON - Moderna has announced that the vaccine they have been developing was found to be nearly 95% effective in the first interim analysis of their phase three study. Please click the link for details. On Friday, President Trump spoke in the Rose Garden about the great progress being made by Operation Warp Speed and how… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) congratulates a First Congressional District business for receiving the HIRE Vets Medium Gold Medallion Award.
"I am pleased to announce that JESCO, Inc., located at 2020 McCullough Boulevard, Tupelo, Mississippi, has been awarded the HIRE Vets Medial Gold Medallion Award," Rep. Kelly said. "Veterans who have distinguished themselves in… Read more »
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Steven Palazzo, R-Miss, Trent Kelly, R-Miss., and Michael Guest, R-Miss., today released the following statement on the 2020 election:
“Americans should have confidence in our voting system and that all ballots have been submitted correctly and legally. This is precisely what… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and former Army Ranger, and Reps. Kelly (R-MS), Omar (D-MN), DesJarlais (R-TN), and Crist (D-FL) introduced the Veterans’ Sentinel Act to respond to suicide by U.S. veterans at VA facilities by improving the accuracy of data collection and enhancing congressional oversight. The bill comes on… Read more »
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly will host Virtual Academy Day 2020, on Saturday, October 10. Students, parents, teachers, and anyone interested are invited to participate live on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to meet representatives from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Air… Read more »
