Press Releases

Kelly Releases Statement on Senator Thad Cochran Washington - Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) has released a statement regarding Senator Thad Cochran's decision to retire. "Senator Cochran has been a dedicated and influential public servant through his time in the United States Navy, the House of Re... Read more »

Kelly, Rosen Introduce Health Coverage for Reservists and Guardsmen Act Washington - Today, Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS), and Congresswoman Jacky Rosen (D-NV), announced the introduction of the Health Coverage for Reservists and Guardsmen Act. Under current law, guardsmen and reservists are eligib... Read more »

MISS. DELEGATION: ARMY AFFIRMS AH-64 APACHE HELICOPTERS WILL REMAIN IN TUPELO WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, and Representatives Trent Kelly, Gregg Harper, and Steven Palazzo, in addition to Governor Phil Bryant, today announced that the U.S. Army will retain the Alp... Read more »

Kelly, Moulton Introduce Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Act WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) announced introduction of the Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Act. This bill addresses the bipartisan pus... Read more »

USDA Rural Development awards grants, loans to improve water and wastewater systems in Lauderdale, Lee, and Winston Counties. Read more »

AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE LEADER ORBITAL ATK EXPANDING IN IUKA Jackson, Miss. – Aerospace and defense leader Orbital ATK is expanding in Iuka, investing $10.48 million and creating 50 jobs. “As a worldwide leader in the aerospace and defense industries, Orbital ATK once again puts Mississippi on the glo... Read more »

PAUL, TESTER, AND KELLY INTRODUCE PLAN TO REDUCE RED TAPE FOR FARMERS WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), and U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS), introduced the Paperwork Reduction for Farmers Act to create a more efficient process for farmers apply... Read more »

HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE APPROVES NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 WASHINGTON - The House Armed Services Committee approved H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018 by a vote of 60-1. The legislation authorizes the funds and th... Read more »

Kelly selected for House Small Business Committee leadership position Washington - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss) today announced that he will serve as Chairman, Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations for the House Small Business Committee for the 115th Congress. The Sub... Read more »

Kelly announces appointment to the House Small Business Committee WASHINGTON - Representative Trent Kelly (R- Miss) will be returning as a member of the House Small Business Committee. Chairman Steve Chabot announced the names of the Republican Membership on Thursday. The committee has oversight and... Read more »