Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), Julia Letlow (LA-05), and Cleo Fields (LA-06) have introduced the bipartisan National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Authorization Extension Act which will extend the federal authorization for the NFIP. The bill would extend the program through December 31, 2026, significantly longer than the typical short-term extensions passed by C... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell’s (MS-04) bipartisan bill, the Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 2293), was formally discussed during a legislative hearing held by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries, where he serves as Vice Chair. “Today’s hearing made clear what Mississippi’s fish farmers and coastal communities have been saying for years — unchecked cormora... Read More »
This week, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) introduced the Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025, to provide the Coast Guard with a dedicated civilian leader, ensuring the service receives the resources and support necessary to continue its vital national security missions. Under this legislation, the Secretary of the Coast Guard will report directly to the Secretary of the Department in which th... Read More »
Last week, Congressmen Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) penned an opinion piece for The Washington Times emphasizing the bipartisan support for the Jones Act and its critical role in protecting America’s shipbuilding industry, national security, and maritime workforce. In the piece, Ezell and Carbajal make it clear: "The Jones Act is quite literally the bedrock and foundation of o... Read More »
Today, Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04), Michael Guest (MS-03), Bennie Thompson (MS-02), and Trent Kelly (MS-01) introduced the Cormorant Relief Act of 2025, legislation aimed at providing immediate relief to states struggling with the devastating effects of cormorant overpopulation on local fisheries. "Cormorant overpopulation is hurting fish populations and threatening industries that depend o... Read More »
Today, the U.S. Coast Guard announced their decision to award a $951 million contract modification to Bollinger Mississippi Shipyards for the continued development of the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) program. This critical investment strengthens America’s national security presence in the Arctic and reinforces Mississippi’s role as a leader in domestic shipbuilding excellence. "Bollinger Mississipp... Read More »
Today, Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS-04), Bonamici (D-OR-01), Weber (R-TX-14), Dingell (D-MI-06), Radewagen (R-AS), and David (D-IL-07), introduced legislation to reauthorize the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) for the next five fiscal years, maintaining its authorized funding level at $56 million annually. The bill ensures continued support for critical ocean monitoring efforts that b... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) introduced the Don’t Penalize Victims Act to ensure that donations like those from faith-based organizations, community fundraisers, and platforms like GoFundMe do not make disaster victims ineligible for FEMA benefits. "Disaster victims shouldn’t have to choose between accepting help from their neighbors and receiving ... Read More »
Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) recently joined fellow lawmakers at the White House for the signing of S.J. Res. 11, a crucial resolution aimed at overturning the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule put in place by the Biden administration which severely restricted American energy production on the Outer Continental Shelf. "This is a great day for American energy independence and for th... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) joined Congressman Troy Nehls (TX-22) and a coalition of coastal members in introducing the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit federal funds from being made available to International Financial Institutions (IFIs) to finance any activity relating to shrimp farming, shrimp processing, or the export of shrimp fr... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that his Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval, aimed at reversing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule restricting oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf, has successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote total of 221 Yeas, 202 Nays, 1 Present. The resolution now advances to Pr... Read More »
Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s joint address to Congress: "Tonight, President Trump laid out a clear vision for the future of our nation—one that prioritizes securing our borders, reining in out-of-control government spending, and putting the American people first. I wholeheartedly support his commitment to restoring law and order, st... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to reverse the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule that targeted oil and gas production in the outer continental shelf. "The Biden administration steamrolled the American energy sector with burdensome regulations on U.S. oil and gas production, driving up costs and stifling... Read More »
Yesterday, Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Troy Carter (LA-02), introduced H.R. 1514, the Mississippi River Basin Fisheries Commission Act of 2025, to establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at protecting and enhancing one of America’s most vital waterways. This commission will ensure the long-term health of fisheries, habitats, and the ec... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced his nominations from Mississippi's Fourth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies in the Class of 2029. "It is one of my greatest privileges as the Congressman for Mississippi's Fourth District to nominate exceptional students for consideration to our U.S... Read More »
