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Ezell Cosponsors Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Israel; Condemning Hamas and Iran

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Congressman Mike Ezell today joined House Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (NY-05), and a bipartisan coalition of members to introduce a resolution supporting Israel and condemning the war launched on Saturday by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists. Since the first attacks on October 7, 2023, hundreds of…

Ezell Speaks on Ongoing Spending Negotiations

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This afternoon, Congressman Mike Ezell outlined his thoughts on H.R. 5525, the Spending Reduction and Border Security Act, as well as the potential of a government shutdown.   Remarks as delivered are below. You can download the video here. "Today, I voted for a bill that would have secured our southern border, cut billions in wasteful spending, and ensure our government is open…

Ezell Cosponsors Legislation to Pay Troops During Potential Shutdown

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This week, Congressman Mike Ezell joined the bipartisan Pay Our Troops Act (H.R. 5641), a bill that would ensure members of the armed forces continue to receive pay in the event of a government shutdown. "We cannot allow Washington politics to get in the way of our national defense," said Congressman Ezell. "Keeping our troops paid during a potential government shutdown should be one…

Hyde-Smith & Ezell Announce $365,000 Grant to Help Establish Nonstop Miss. Gulf Coast–Washington, D.C. Flights

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today announced a $365,000 grant to the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority to embark on a process to establish a nonstop flight service to a Washington, D.C.-area airport. Hyde-Smith and Ezell wrote letters of support for the airport authority’s applications for a FY2022…

Ezell Welcomes Grant to Bring Amtrak Back to Mississippi Gulf Coast

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Congressman Mike Ezell welcomed the award of over $178 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to restore a passenger rail route along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. "Bringing passenger rail service back to the Gulf Coast means more jobs and even more tourism for our coastal communities," said Congressman Ezell. "As a member of the House Committee on Transportation and…

Ezell Votes to Sanction and Condemn Iran; Draws Attention to Disastrous Biden Policies

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Congressman Mike Ezell joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to vote for a package of legislation aimed at Iran's nuclear missile efforts and human rights abuses. The package included the Fight CRIME Act, which Congressman Ezell cosponsored. "I'm proud to take these votes tonight to sanction the repressive Iranian regime," said Congressman Ezell. "Their pursuit of a nuclear…

Miss. Delegation Urges Biden to Approve Federal Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

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The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’s request for a federal disaster declaration after extreme weather tore across the state in June. If approved, the disaster declaration would unlock additional federal resources to supplement state recovery efforts. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and…

Congressman Ezell Questions Army Corps Leadership About Bonnet Carré Spillway

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Congressman Mike Ezell questioned Mr. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, about the Army Corps of Engineers' management of the Bonnet Carré Spillway during today's hearing of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee. In response to Congressman Ezell's questions, Assistant Secretary Connor…

Lawmakers Offer Bicameral, Bipartisan Bill to Guarantee Readmission for Guard, Reserve Students

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U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) today led the introduction of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure that students, who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, will be guaranteed readmission to their schools following a deployment.  The lead Democratic sponsors are U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and U.S. Representative…

Rep. Ezell Joins Reps. Cammack, Case In Support Of Domestic Aquaculture

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This week, Congressman Mike Ezell joined Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Aquaculture Caucus, in introducing the "Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act" (AQUAA Act). The bill supports the development of a sustainable marine aquaculture industry in the United States; advances the…