Press Releases

Rep. Kelly Honors Fallen Soldier WASHINGTON – Rep. Trent Kelly (MS-01) introduced legislation to designate the United States Postal Service facility in Oxford, Mississippi, as the "Army First Lieutenant Donald C. Carwile Post Office Building." Carwile, a 101st Airborne Division officer, was killed in Afghanistan while serving during Operation Enduring Freedom. Prior to reenlisting… Read more »

Congressional Art Competition Award Ceremony for Mississippi's First District WASHINGTON — On Thursday, April 28, Rep. Trent Kelly's (MS-01) staff will host the Congressional Art Competition Award Ceremony for Mississippi's First District in Booneville. Details: What: Congressional Art Competition Award Ceremony When: Thursday, April 28, starting at 4:30 p.m.… Read more »

House Passes Kelly's Maximizing Small Business Competition Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (MS-01), member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 4332, the Maximizing Small Business Competition Act: "The goal of this legislation is to level the playing field and ensure small businesses have the tools they… Read more »

Kelly Legislation Included in Contracting Reform Bill WASHINGTON - Today, the House Small Business Committee marked up and approved H.R. 4341, the Defending America's Small Contractors Act, which provides vital contracting reform for small businesses.  Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS) introduced H.R. 4332, the Maximizing Small Business Competition Act,… Read more »

House Passes Funding Bill to Provide for National Defense WASHINGTON – Rep. Trent Kelly (R-MS) released the following statement after House passage of the Omnibus Appropriations Act for FY2016: “My vote in favor of the omnibus bill was about one thing- keeping this country safe. It is what I pledged to do both as a Member of the Mississippi National Guard and as your Member… Read more »

Kelly to Host Military Service Academy Day Saturday, October 31 10:00 am – 12:00 pm CST in TUPELO: Representative Trent Kelly will host a Military Service Academy Day.  The event is open to middle and high school students and their families, school officials, or interested citizens who want to learn about the five United States military academies and their admissions… Read more »

Kelly to present Military Medals to Vietnam Army Veteran Dr. Edwin “Ed” Deuschle Monday, August 31 11:30 am CST in TUPELO: Representative Trent Kelly will present military medals to Vietnam Veteran Dr. Edwin (Ed) J. Deuschle, First Lieutenant, United States Army.  The ceremony will take place at Calvary Baptist Church located at 501 West Main Street.  Please see… Read more »

Kelly to Take the Oath of Office WASHINGTON – This evening, Rep.-elect Trent Kelly (MS-01) will be sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 114th Congress. An individual swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Speaker of the House John Boehner, followed by the official oath of office which will take place on the floor of the U.S. House of… Read more »