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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 - Arizona Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and SHIPS for America Act co-leads Senator Todd Young (R-IN), Representative Trent Kelly (R-MS-1), and Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8) have released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to support shipbuilding in the United States. "This executive order recognizes the urgent need for a… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves' request for a federal disaster declaration after deadly weather struck the state on March 14-15. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A key initiative Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) led in the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation (FARM) Act is now available in a program called the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). The program provides direct assistance to help farmers offset rising input costs and declining commodity prices for the 2024 crop year. Details are available at… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) is taking a stand against yet another burdensome regulation from the Biden administration, voicing his strong support for House Joint Resolution 61, which seeks to repeal a costly and unnecessary EPA rule that threatens American jobs and manufacturing. “In my district and across the country, businesses and manufacturers provide… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Chairman Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Ranking Member Joe Courtney (D-CT) of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging swift action on Australia’s newly announced $500 million investment in the U.S. submarine industrial base under the AUKUS agreement. The… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) has been reappointed Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee. The subcommittee oversees Navy and Marine Corps shipbuilding, Air Force bombers and tankers, Army waterborne vessels, and maritime policy. "I am honored to continue this important work to strengthen America's maritime… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) has been appointed Vice Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress. This role underscores Congressman Kelly's commitment to safeguard our national security. "I am honored to serve as Vice Chairman of the Intelligence Committee," said Congressman Kelly. "The safety and security of our nation… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Trent Kelly (MS-01) has been elected as Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Stennis Center for Public Service. The Stennis Center, a bipartisan legislative branch agency established by Congress, is dedicated to promoting public service and fostering the highest ideals of leadership in America. "I am deeply honored to serve as Vice Chairman of… Read more »

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 »