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Service Academy Nominations
April 26, 2022
I am pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for nominations to attend one of America's service academies. Any young person residing in the First District interested in attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy must first apply for and receive a nomination from my office or Senate offices. To start the process, visit TrentKelly.house.gov
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Congressman Trent Kelly Recognizes Service and Sacrifice of PFC Jimmy Rowland
January 20, 2022
It was an honor to participate in the celebration of life of Private First Class (PFC) Jimmy Rowland. The Baldwyn native was reported Missing in Action in 1950 during the Korean War. Recently, his remains were identified through DNA technology after 71 years. WCBI Reporter Allie Martin covered the funeral.
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U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly Urges Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade
December 1, 2021
Today, U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) joined Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch on the steps of the United States Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., in support of historic legislation passed by the Mississippi Legislature in 2018 that restricts abortions after 15 weeks. Today, U.S. Supreme Court Justices heard oral arguments from General Fitch's legal team on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to determine whether or not states should have the authority to restric...
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Ceremony to Honor Vietnam Veteran Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris
November 23, 2021
It is an honor to be able to recognize the courage and bravery of Col. Carlyle "Smitty" Harris by naming the Tupelo Post Office in his honor. We are thankful for all the citizens of Tupelo and surrounding areas who came to witness the event. To watch an excerpt from the ceremony, please click on the link.
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Virtual Academy Day 2021 with Congressman Trent Kelly
October 7, 2021
As your Representative, it is an honor to be able to nominate young people to attend one of America's prestigious service academies. Recently, I hosted Virtual Academy Day 2021, to provide more information to all those who are interested in serving as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces. Representatives from the service academies, ROTC programs, and other key participants were on hand to discuss their careers and to answer questions. Watch it here!
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Congressman Kelly Discusses the Afghanistan Withdrawal
September 29, 2021
Today, U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly and fellow members of the House Armed Services Committee received testimony from the Department of Defense during a hearing titled, "Ending the U.S. Military Mission in Afghanistan." Congressman Kelly questioned Lloyd J. Austin, III, Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense, General Mark Milley, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Kenneth McKenzie, Jr., USMC, Commander, U.S. Central Command. To watch an excerpt from the hearing, please click o...
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Congressman Kelly Discusses Reckless Spending in Build Back Better Act
September 27, 2021
On Saturday, members of the House Budget Committee voted to pass the $3.5 trillion spending bill. Congressman Kelly opposes the bill which includes reckless spending on liberal priorities that come at the expense of American taxpayers and farmers. In this excerpt from the hearing, Congressman Kelly discusses the recent markup by members of the House Agriculture Committee - of which he is also a member. During that hearing, Ag Committee Democrats refused to adopt any Republican amendments.
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