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Trent Kelly is a U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 1st congressional district, having served since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as military and veteran affairs, economic development, and education during his time in office. Kelly has been an advocate for the interests of his constituents, particularly in rural areas of Mississippi. Before his congressional career, he served in the Mississippi Army National Guard and was a district attorney for the 11th Circuit District of Mississippi.
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January 12, 2026
America is safer today. A narcoterrorist and an illegitimate government leader, Nicolas Maduro, is removed from office and is awaiting trial in the United States of America.…
— Trent Kelly
I am excited to highlight a few of the many wins for our national defense in this year's bill. We are adding to our fleet of Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. We ensure that new sealift vessels will be made right here in America. We…
The 2022 National Defense Strategy describes the People's Republic of China as our most consequential strategic competitor for the coming decades.
I support the AUKUS framework. It holds generational opportunity for partnership with the U.K. and Australia through technology sharing and integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.
I point out that we spend a lot of money overseas to preserve our environment. None of it is measured. There are no metrics of success. We spend billions and billions of dollars outside of the United States for climate preservation, which…
I ask people to remember that we are asking for a small cut. We do well what we measure and what we account for. Mr. Chair, I ask for a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 52, line 8, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant…
the Dodd-Frank Act embraced a split regulatory regime between the CFTC and SEC when it established regulatory clarity for swaps.
Regarding the Ozone Transport Rule, does the EPA believe the industry can comply with such a massive overhaul of coal plants during a supply chain crisis?
The Mississippi delegation mourns those who lost their lives in the recent tornadoes that devastated our beloved State of Mississippi. We also come together to honor the bravery and heroism of our first responders and county and city…
On behalf of the Mississippi delegation, I ask for a moment of silence. Amendment No. 16 Offered by Mrs. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 16 printed in part B of House Report 118-30.
I hereby remove my name as cosponsor of H.R. 8167. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's request is accepted. ____________________
Today I rise in strong support of the fiscal year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act. Our military is facing unprecedented challenges in a volatile environment, and this body is charged with the duty of raising and supporting our…
Today I am proud and honored to recognize the accomplishments and sacrifices of our National Guard and Reserve component men and women. The history of the National Guard and Reserve predates the birth of our Nation. In Mississippi we have…
I thank Chairwoman Maloney and Ranking Member Comer for bringing these very important bills to honor our heroes in America. I think it is important that we honor and remember those who served this Nation, especially those who gave their…
the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine continues to cause worry about the use of WMDs in the region
I hereby remove myself as a cosponsor from H.R. 1297. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's request is accepted. ____________________
Today I rise in strong support of the FY22 NDAA. Our military has and is facing unprecedented challenges, and this body is duty-bound to ensure our military is adequately funded and has the tools to win. We also do this by empowering…
I was absent from votes today due to Mississippi National Guard obligations. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 143.
I was absent from votes today due to the Mississippi National Guard obligations. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 141, ``nay'' on rollcall No. 138, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 139, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 140 and…
I thank the gentlewoman for allowing me to speak today in support of H.R. 208 to designate a post office for Colonel Carlyle ``Smitty'' Harris, my friend. Madam Speaker, he served with one of our colleagues and friends here, Mr. Sam…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. As ranking member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, I stand before you today in proud support of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021. The conference report reflects…
Thank you for seeking truth and justice and taking your time and doing your duty to your Nation to dig deep to find the truth.
Please accept this personal explanation as I was unavoidably detained due to my presence at the White House for the historic signing of the Abraham Accords between the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. Had I…
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