Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after the House Committee on Natural Resources advanced provisions in the budget reconciliation process aimed at unleashing American energy dominance—answering President Donald Trump’s call to restore commonsense, science-based energy policies. “South Mississippi understands the value of energy and forestry jobs—and the importance of ... Read More »
Today, Sheriffs Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Troy Nehls (TX-22) announced the reintroduction of a House resolution formally recognizing the essential role that local law enforcement officers play in protecting communities, enforcing the law, and maintaining public safety across the United States. The resolution comes in advance of National Police Week, which begins May 12, 2025. “As a former sheriff, I... Read More »
Today, Congressmen Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) introduced H.R. 3177, the Keep It In The State (KITS) Act to ensure that projects under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act are handled by professionals who are licensed in the states where disaster recovery projects take place. The bill seeks to improve the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of fede... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, announced significant victories for the U.S. Coast Guard following the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s markup of its Budget Reconciliation legislation. The bill includes $21.2 billion in investments to strengthen the U.S. Coast Guard’s mission. “Today’s markup represents a his... Read More »
Today, Congressmen Mike Ezell (MS-04), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Clay Higgins (LA-03), and Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Bringing Reliable Investment into Domestic Gulf Energy Production (BRIDGE) Act of 2025 to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America. This legislation aims to strengthen American energy security, create good-... Read More »
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 »
