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Ezell, Carter Introduce the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program to Support Small Communities

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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...

Ezell Applauds Passage of “One Big Beautiful Bill” Advancing President Trump’s America First Agenda

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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 ...

Ezell, Carbajal Introduce Bill to Modernize Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Credentialing Exam 

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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...

House Passes Ezell-Nehls Resolution Honoring Local Law Enforcement During National Police Week

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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...

Ezell, Carter, Letlow Introduce Bipartisan Safer Shrimp Imports Act

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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...

Ezell, Nehls, Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting America’s Law Enforcement Professionals

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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...

Ezell Applauds House Natural Resources Committee for Advancing Pro-Energy, Pro-America Budget Measures

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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 ...

Sheriffs Ezell, Nehls Reintroduce Resolution Honoring Local Law Enforcement Ahead of Police Week

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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...

Ezell, Carbajal Introduce Bipartisan FEMA Reform Bill

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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...

Subcommittee Chairman Ezell Secures Major Wins for the U.S. Coast Guard in Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Markup

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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...

Ezell, Crenshaw, Higgins, Weber Introduce the Bringing Reliable Investment into Domestic Gulf Energy Production (BRIDGE) Act

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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-...

Ezell, Carter, Letlow, Fields Introduce Bipartisan Flood Insurance Bill to Provide Stability to Mississippi Property Owners and the Real Estate Market

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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...

Vice Chair Ezell’s Cormorant Relief Bill Highlighted in House Natural Resources Subcommittee Hearing

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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...

Subcommittee Chairman Ezell Introduces Legislation to Establish Secretary of the Coast Guard

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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...

ICYMI: Ezell, Carbajal Stand Strong for the Jones Act in New Opinion Piece

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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...