Trent Kelly

Trent Kelly

Republican · U.S. Representative for Mississippi's 1st district

8 sponsored · 122 cosponsored

Age 60 · In office since 2015

Contact their office: (202) 225-4306 · 2243 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 8 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 8 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Trent Kelly (R-MS)

Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2025

H.R. 5468 Agriculture and Food

A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology · Dec 2

This bill amends the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977. The legislation authorizes capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs.

Yes· 2 of 16

  • Scored +7

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students at community colleges gain hands-on training, updated equipment, apprenticeships, and career preparation opportunities.

  • Scored +6

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Students and young adults benefit from expanded community college agricultural programs, experiential training, and apprenticeships.

No question was scored the opposite.

Trent Kelly (R-MS)

Forest Conservation Easement Program Act of 2025

H.R. 3476 Public Lands and Natural Resources

A Republican bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Agriculture · May 17

This bill proposes to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to create the Forest Conservation Easement Program.

Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill establishes a program to protect biodiversity, watersheds, and forest land.

  • Scored +6

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill provides enhanced cost-share assistance for veteran forest landowners.

No question was scored the opposite.

Trent Kelly (R-MS)

Pacific Ready Coast Guard Act

H.R. 3397 Transportation and Public Works

A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation · May 17

This bill directs the establishment of a Center of Expertise in Indo-Pacific Maritime Governance.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    The bill increases diplomatic engagement via Coast Guard attaches serving in Indo-Pacific embassies.

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill enhances international cooperation through the establishment of a Center of Expertise and potential standing maritime groups.

No question was scored the opposite.

Trent Kelly (R-MS)

SHIPS for America Act of 2025

H.R. 3151 Transportation and Public Works

A Republican bill with 78 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation · May 1

This bill aims to bolster national defense and economic security by supporting United States vessels, ports, shipyards, and the maritime workforce.

Yes· 2 of 49

  • Scored +8

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Provides significant capital support, operating payments, and investment tax credits for ship owners and builders.

  • Scored +8

    Would students be better off under this?

    Expands scholarships, loan forgiveness, and funding for maritime academies.

The opposite· 2 of 10

  • Scored -6

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    Increases spending for strategic sealift, national defense reserve fleets, and maritime defense capabilities.

  • Scored -5

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    Increases federal spending on shipbuilding incentives, workforce training, and the Maritime Security Trust Fund.

Trent Kelly (R-MS)

Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act

H.R. 2329 Foreign Trade and International Finance

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Mar 25

This bill aims to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to products from Uzbekistan. It allows the President to determine that Title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 should no longer apply to Uzbekistan.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    The bill focuses specifically on improving trade relations through the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment.

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Importers and exporters of products from Uzbekistan will benefit from more stable trade relations.

No question was scored the opposite.

Trent Kelly (R-MS)

Bureaucratic Labor Adjustment and Downsizing Effort Act

H.R. 1571 Government Operations and Politics

A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Feb 25

This bill aims to eliminate nonessential civil service positions within the executive branch. It defines these positions as those not designated as excepted from furloughs during a lapse in appropriations.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for the salaries and expenses of abolished positions.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -7

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The bill reduces job security and the overall number of available civil service positions for workers.

  • Scored -5

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill reduces the total number of civil service positions in the executive branch by abolishing nonessential ones.

Trent Kelly (R-MS)

Congressional Access to Military Posts Act of 2025

H.R. 1170 Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Feb 10

This bill aims to amend title 10 of the United States Code. This bill seeks to provide expedited access to specific military installations of the Department of Defense.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill increases transparency by allowing Members of Congress to conduct unannounced oversight visits to military installations.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

    By allowing unannounced access to military installations, the bill may slightly reduce the effectiveness of standard security screening protocols.

Trent Kelly (R-MS)

To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase funding for the conservation stewardship program, and for other purposes.

H.R. 622 Agriculture and Food

A Republican bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology · Feb 28

This bill proposes amendments to the Food Security Act of 1985. The primary goal is to increase funding for the conservation stewardship program.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +5

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The bill provides substantial new funding for the conservation stewardship program used by farmers.

  • Scored +5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill increases funding for the conservation stewardship program to better protect natural resources.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill increases government spending by allocating billions of dollars to the conservation stewardship program.