Washington, D.C. – Congressman Trent Kelly announces that direct farm economic assistance as modeled after the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (FARM Act) has been signed into law, marking a significant win for Rural America and the backbone of our nation – its farmers.
This critical funding provides emergency relief to farmers facing unprecedented challenges, including… 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 across the… 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 »
Mississippi homeowners and renters in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey counties who were affected by the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes may apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Assistance for uninsured losses may include temporary lodging, basic home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses. Survivors can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling… Read more »
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’s request for a federal disaster declaration after a deadly storm tore across the state. If approved, the disaster declaration would unlock additional federal resources to supplement state recovery efforts.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith,… Read more »
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) is pleased to announce his selection to serve as Subcommittee Chairman of Seapower and Projection Forces on the House Armed Services Committee. This committee has oversight over Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force programs.
“Rep. Trent Kelly has always put our national security first and his extensive service in the Mississippi… Read more »
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representative Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) have introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the University of Mississippi baseball team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's College World Series at Charles Schwab… Read more »
WASHINGTON - The Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has been passed out of the House Armed Services Committee by a vote of 57 - 1. More than 70 proposals from our office were included in the final passage of the NDAA. Passage of the NDAA moves this process forward to ensure our warfighters have all the tools and resources they need to defend our great Nation and… Read more »
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Andy Kim and U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly have introduced the Dental Care for our Troops Act. This legislation would provide access to premium-free TRICARE for dental services for the Reserve and National Guard component.
“When I speak with National Guard members, Reservists, and military support organizations, they tell me that access to affordable dental… Read more »
Contacts: Rachel Huxley-Cohen (Duckworth), Rachel_huxley-cohen@duckworth.senate.gov
Spencer Hurwitz (Blackburn), spencer_hurwitz@blackburn.senate.gov
Christian Unkenholz (Brown), christian.unkenholz@mail.house.gov
Susan Parker (Kelly), susan.parker@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chair of the U.S. Senate Armed Services… Read more »
