Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) introduced H.R. 4018, the Unleash America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources Act, legislation that codifies President Trump’s Executive Order 14285 to support and expand domestic seabed mineral development. The bill strengthens America’s economic and national security by accelerating the responsible development of crit... Read More »
Congressmen Mike Ezell (R-MS04) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA02) introduced H.R. 3842, the Strengthening American Maritime Dominance (SAMDA) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at bolstering investment in American cargo ports and revitalizing domestic manufacturing jobs. The Strengthening American Maritime Dominance (SAMDA) Act will enhance federal support for owners or those who lease American-flagged v... Read More »
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) and Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) announced their bipartisan American Cargo for American Ships Act passed the House of Representatives. The legislation will strengthen U.S. cargo preference laws to stop the ongoing decline of U.S. flagged ships engaged in international trade. The legislation now heads to t... Read More »
Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04), Chairman of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, led a critical oversight hearing with Admiral Kevin Lunday, the Acting Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. The hearing focused on reviewing Coast Guard programs and structure and Force Design 2028, highlighting the importance of "historic" investments in the recently passed H.R. 1, the One Big, Be... Read More »
Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) welcomed U.S. Coast Guard Acting Commandant Admiral Kevin Lunday to Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District last week for a series of briefings and site visits focused on domestic shipbuilding, Coast Guard operations, and maritime security. Admiral Lunday and Ezell, who also serves as Chairman of the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, tou... Read More »
Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS4) and Congressman Troy Carter (D-LA2) introduced the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act to increase technical assistance to organizations assisting small communities who are trying to increase business through The United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA) grant program. “The Capacit... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (MS-04) issued the following statement after the House passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, a sweeping legislative package that delivers key wins for the American people and reinforces President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda. “Today marks a pivotal moment for our country. With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, we are delivering on the promises ... Read More »
This week, U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) introduced H.R. 3331, the Mariner Exam Modernization Act, which directs the U.S. Coast Guard to develop and implement a plan to modernize the Merchant Mariner Credentialing exam, aiming to eliminate redundancies and improve efficiency within 270 days of receiving recommendations from a dedicated working group. “Our ma... Read More »
Last night, during National Police Week, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Sheriffs Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Troy Nehls (TX-22) recognizing the essential role that local law enforcement officers play in protecting communities, enforcing the law, and maintaining public safety across the United States by a vote of 411-1. “As a former sheriff, I know firsthand th... Read More »
Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04), Julia Letlow (LA-05), and Troy Carter (LA-02) today introduced the Safer Shrimp Imports Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at tightening federal inspection standards for imported shrimp and protecting American consumers and domestic seafood producers. Imported shrimp accounts for roughly 90% of the shrimp consumed in the United States, much of which comes from countri... Read More »
Congressmen Mike Ezell (MS-04), Troy Nehls (TX-22), and John Rutherford (FL-05) have introduced a bipartisan concurrent resolution in the House expressing strong support for America’s law enforcement professionals. Original co-sponsors of the resolution are representatives Barry Moore (AL-01), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Mike Rogers (AL-03), Dusty Johnso... Read More »
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 »
