Trent Kelly
RRepublicanMS-1 · Representative
56
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone6
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency63
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology36
Total Statements
11
Floor Speeches
25
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 16Taxes: 12Defense: 11Foreign Policy: 9Labor: 5Crime & Justice: 4Trade: 4Education: 4Veterans: 4Agriculture: 3Infrastructure: 3Immigration: 2Healthcare: 2Climate: 1Ethics: 1
Speech Tone
Neutral: 26Urgent: 8Bipartisan: 2
Statements (36)
Press Release2026-05-20UrgentForeign PolicyInfrastructure
Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for MississippiMiss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves' request for a major declaration after devastating tornadoes and severe weather struck the state on May 6-7, 2026.…
Floor Speech2026-05-13TaxesDefense
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LOUISE LAMBERT HARRISHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LOUISE LAMBERT HARRIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E440-E441] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-05-12EnvironmentDefenseCrime & Justice
Congressman Kelly Announces Service Academy AppointmentCongressman Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Karter Vahle, of Oxford, Mississippi, to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S. service…
Press Release2026-05-12TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Congressman Kelly Announces Service Academy AppointmentCongressman Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Noel "Trice" McMichael III, of Shannon, Mississippi, to the United States Naval Academy. Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the…
Press Release2026-04-16Taxes
U.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax CutsU.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax Cuts U.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax Cuts Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:42 Summary In all, more than 53 million filers claimed at least one…
Press Release2026-04-15EnvironmentDefense
Congressman Kelly Announces Service Academy AppointmentCongressman Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Jonah Uithoven of Belden, Mississippi, to the United States Air Force Academy. Each Year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to the U.S.…
Press Release2026-04-08TaxesDefenseEducation
Kelly Announces First Congressional District Art Competition WinnersKelly Announces First Congressional District Art Competition Winners WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly is proud to announce Abigail Presley as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi’s First Congressional District. Presley, a junior at Corinth High School,…
Press Release2026-04-03Environment
Kelly presents Crawford County fire department with Community Project FundingKelly presents Crawford County fire department with Community Project Funding Kelly presents Crawford County fire department with Community Project Funding Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Fri, 04/03/2026 - 12:12 Summary More than $400,000 in federal funding will allow the department to acquire…
Press Release2026-03-31
Kelly presents Community Project Funding to Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire CompanyKelly presents Community Project Funding to Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire Company Kelly presents Community Project Funding to Greenfield Twp. Vol. Fire Company Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Tue, 03/31/2026 - 14:38 Summary This project would construct a new fire station for the Volunteer Fire…
Press Release2026-03-30Urgent
Kelly presents $1.2 million in Community Project Funding to Harmony Fire DistrictKelly presents $1.2 million in Community Project Funding to Harmony Fire District Kelly presents $1.2 million in Community Project Funding to Harmony Fire District Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Mon, 03/30/2026 - 15:57 Summary Funding for this project will be used to replace aging apparatus…
Press Release2026-03-28ImmigrationEnvironment
Kelly votes to fund DHS, releases statementKelly votes to fund DHS, releases statement Kelly votes to fund DHS, releases statement Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Fri, 03/27/2026 - 23:35 Summary The March 27 vote by Rep. Kelly and House Republicans is the fourth vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security and to end the 42-day…
Press Release2026-03-25Taxes
Kelly legislation to strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to U.S. House voteKelly legislation to strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to U.S. House vote Kelly legislation to strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program passes Ways & Means Committee, advances to U.S. House vote Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:07…
Press Release2026-03-18Taxes
Chairman Kelly, Ranking Member Thompson Introduce Bill to Strengthen IRS Whistleblower ProgramChairman Kelly, Ranking Member Thompson Introduce Bill to Strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program Chairman Kelly, Ranking Member Thompson Introduce Bill to Strengthen IRS Whistleblower Program Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Wed, 03/18/2026 - 10:54 Summary The IRS Whistleblower Program…
Press Release2026-03-18BipartisanHealthcare
Kelly highlights RESTORE Act in Ways & Means hearingKelly highlights RESTORE Act in Ways & Means hearing Kelly highlights RESTORE Act in Ways & Means hearing Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:10 Summary The bipartisan legislation aims to ensure that individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) continue to have equitable…
Press Release2026-03-06ImmigrationEnvironment
Kelly backs "The Dalilah Law" to prevent illegal immigrants from getting CDLsKelly backs "The Dalilah Law" to prevent illegal immigrants from getting CDLs Kelly backs "The Dalilah Law" to prevent illegal immigrants from getting CDLs Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Fri, 03/06/2026 - 11:17 Summary In February, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) finalized a…
Press Release2026-03-05TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Congressman Kelly Announces Service Academy AppointmentCongressman Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Cyrus Flaherty of Tupelo, Mississippi, to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidates to…
Press Release2026-03-05Housing
Kelly, Harder introduce "Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act"Kelly, Harder introduce "Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act" Kelly, Harder introduce "Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act" Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:03 Summary The legislation is part of Kelly's initiative to make housing more affordable and…
Press Release2026-03-05Environment
Kelly statement on voting to fund the Department of Homeland SecurityKelly statement on voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security Kelly statement on voting to fund the Department of Homeland Security Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Thu, 03/05/2026 - 17:11 Summary The bill would reopen Department of Homeland Security, bring an end to the Democrat-driven…
Press Release2026-03-05EnvironmentDefense
Congressman Kelly Announces Service Academy AppointmentCongressman Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Ellie) Grehan of Hernando, Mississippi, to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Each year, members of Congress may nominate…
Press Release2026-03-05EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
Congressman Kelly Announces Service Academy AppointmentCongressman Kelly Announces Service Academy Appointment WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Trent Kelly is proud to announce the appointment of Shaw Prewitt of Shannon, Mississippi, to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Each year, members of Congress may nominate candidate to the…
Press Release2026-03-04TaxesLabor
Kelly: Working Families Tax Cuts are saving money for hardworking Americans, increasing productivity in the workforceKelly: Working Families Tax Cuts are saving money for hardworking Americans, increasing productivity in the workforce Kelly: Working Families Tax Cuts are saving money for hardworking Americans, increasing productivity in the workforce Image or Video Image Matthew.Knoedl… Wed, 03/04/2026 - 14:07…
Floor Speech2026-02-09EnvironmentTradeCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RICHARD "RICK" ALLEN HAGGARDHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RICHARD "RICK" ALLEN HAGGARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-02-08UrgentForeign PolicyLabor
Miss. Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump for Approving Major Disaster Declaration for MississippiMiss. Congressional Delegation Applauds Trump for Approving Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi WASHINGTON – 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 Mike Ezell,…
Press Release2026-02-06TaxesDefenseEducation
Kelly Announces First Congressional District Art Competition WinnersKelly Announces First Congressional District Art Competition Winners WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Trent Kelly is proud to announce Abigail Presley as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Mississippi’s First Congressional District. Presley, a junior at Corinth High School,…
Floor Speech2026-02-05Crime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CARL FOX HAASHONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CARL FOX HAAS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 26 (Thursday, February 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E111] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2026-02-04UrgentForeign PolicyLabor
Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for MississippiMiss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi WASHINGTON – 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 Mike Ezell, R-Miss., today…
Press Release2026-01-26UrgentEnvironment
Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration Approved for Mississippi by President TrumpFederal Emergency Disaster Declaration Approved for Mississippi by President Trump WASHINGTON - President Trump has approved a federal emergency disaster declaration providing direct federal assistance to Mississippi and several other states across the country in response to severe winter weather.…
Floor Speech2026-01-22
REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ADAM GRUBBSREMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ADAM GRUBBS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E67] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-01-22TradeEducation
HONORING NANCY CAROLE LONGHONORING NANCY CAROLE LONG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E69-E70] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-22TaxesInfrastructure
REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COLONEL RICHARD EUGENE "GENE" SMITH, JR.REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COLONEL RICHARD EUGENE "GENE" SMITH, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E65] From the Congressional Record Online…
Press Release2026-01-21UrgentAgriculture
Mississippi Farmer Wesley SwedenburgMississippi Farmer Wesley Swedenburg We are proud to recognize two hardworking Mississippi farmers, Steve Swedenburg and his son, Wesley. Steve Swedenburg has spent his entire life on the farm. Raised on his parents' dairy farm, he began row cropping nearly 50 years ago and has devoted decades to…
Floor Speech2026-01-12BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR328HR8741
SUCCESSFUL OPERATION TO ARREST NICOLAS MADUROSUCCESSFUL OPERATION TO ARREST NICOLAS MADURO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H650-H654] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-03-27HealthcareEnvironmentForeign Policy
REMEMBERING MR. ROY FAGAN HODGESREMEMBERING MR. ROY FAGAN HODGES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E259-E260] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-03-05UrgentTaxesClimateEnvironmentHRES177HJRES61
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS: RUBBER TIRE MANUFACTURING" Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2024-12-11UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR5009HR39
WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACTWILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6827-H7098] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2024-12-10
HONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER JERRY BANKSHONORING CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER JERRY BANKS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1248-E1249] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…