Today, 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 ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included three legislative provisions authored by Ezell: “I am proud to support the advancement of this year’s national defense bill. This is a crucial first step in providing essential support for our brave servicemembers and th... Read More »
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9541, the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act, legislation authored by U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS4) and Val Hoyle (D-OR4). This bill would provide more tools for public power utilities to invest in long-term hazard mitigation and grid resilience solutions while rebuilding infrastructure after a major... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) announced a $1,000,000 grant to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to replace and install a passenger boarding bridge that has reached the end of its useful life. This crucial funding will enhance the airport's infrastructure, improving both efficiency and safety for travelers. "The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is a ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) presented Colt Bergman with a Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest Congressional honor for America's youth. Bergman completed 400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of physical fitness, and a 5-day, 4-night trip over the span of 24 months to complete the Congressional Award program. "The Congressional Award ... Read More »
Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after being named a “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s largest small business organization: "Fighting for pro-small business legislation remains a key issue for me in Congress," Ezell said. "I’m honored to be named a “Guardian of Small Business” in recognition of my eff... Read More »
Today, the House Transporation and Infrastructure Committee concluded a full committee markup where members voted to pass a number of bipartisan bills, including legislation led by Congressman Ezell, to strengthen critical infrastructure, hold fraudulent actors in the transportation sector accountable, to make the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) work efficiently, and more. Congressman E... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States of America: "As we mark the anniversary of one of the worst days in American history, the September 11th terrorist attacks, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on that tragic day. We honor the bravery of the first responders, many... Read More »
Today, Rep. Mike Ezell (MS-04) joined Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the Biden administration to overturn its de facto electric mandate on trucks, tractors, buses, and semis. The final rule is entitled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3” and was publ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS04) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year (FY2025) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "I am proud to vote in favor of advancing this year’s national defense bill. This is an important first step toward providing critical support for our brave servicemembers and their families as threats rise around the world," Ezel... Read More »
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) led a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” and thanking them for their service to our country. The lead Democratic sponsors are U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Represen... Read More »
The biggest challenge facing Congress in 2024 is securing our southern border. Last year alone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recorded over 2.9 million encounters at the Southwest border—more than the entire population of Mississippi. As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, it’s my responsibility to ensure the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is keeping our nation... Read More »
Following reports that employees of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) were involved in the planning and execution of Hamas's October 7th attacks on Israel, Congressman Mike Ezell called on his colleagues to pass the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) Accountability and Transparency Act (H.R. 1102). Congressman Ezell was an original cosponsor of H.R. 1102, which was int... Read More »
Breaking bread, networking and learning more about government from local leaders — that’s what the Third Annual Government Breakfast at St. Stanislaus is about. Two seniors from the college discussed their educational experiences while Rep. Mike Ezell talked about national politics as well as the youth movement he’s seen in Washington, D.C. Along with Congressman Ezell, Mayor Jimmy Rafferty of Pas... Read More »
Congressman Mike Ezell joined House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in filing a Supreme Court amicus brief in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. The amicus brief was also joined by 135 other House Republicans and 41 other Senate Republicans. In Trump v. Anderson, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether former President Donald Trump should rem... Read More »
