Last night, the House passed H.Res. 363, Expressing support for recognizing "National Police Week." Congressman Mike Ezell is an original cosponsor of the resolution, which was introduced by Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03). The resolution expresses support for law enforcement officers across the country and honors fallen officers from 2022.
Included in the list of 556… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, a sweeping border security and immigration package that would address the ongoing crisis on our southern border.
The bill passed the House hours before Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that allowed for swift deportations of illegal immigrants, is set to expire at 11:59 p.m. ET. Experts predict the… Read more »
Today marks 100 days since Congressman Mike Ezell was sworn in as a part of the new Republican majority in the United States House of Representatives.
"It's been a productive first 100 days," said Congressman Ezell. "The people of South Mississippi sent me to Washington to work, and that's what I'm continuing to… Read more »
Today, the House passed H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.
Included in the final bill was an amendment from Congressman Mike Ezell, along with Congressmen Garret Graves (LA-06), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), and Jerry Carl (AL-01), which supports energy production off the Mississippi coast.
"Our amendment makes a good bill even better," said Congressman Ezell. "Energy jobs are critical… Read more »
“Domestic energy production is a critical part of both our national security and Mississippi’s coastal resilience,” Ezell said. “We must ensure that GOMESA revenues grow by cutting bureaucratic red tape and pushing back against President Biden’s war on American energy.” Read more »
Today, the House passed H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which was introduced by Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) and cosponsored by Congressman Mike Ezell.
"Mississippi has some fantastic public schools where teachers, like my daughter, work with parents to ensure our kids get the best education possible," said Congressman Ezell. "The Parents Bill of Rights puts… Read more »
Today, the House will consider a package of pro-veteran reforms supported by Congressman Mike Ezell.
"For too long, our veterans have been forgotten by Washington bureaucrats," said Congressman Ezell. "These bills will not solve every problem our veterans face when they return home, but they are a clear step in the right direction."
H.R. 502, sponsored by Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03),… Read more »
Today, the House will vote on H.J. Res. 30, which was introduced by Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) and cosponsored by Congressman Mike Ezell.
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The legislation would nullify a recent Department of Labor rule, which encouraged the managers of 401(k)s and pensions to consider companies' positions on issues like climate change and social justice rather than maximizing return on… Read more »
Congressman Mike Ezell returned to Washington, D.C. after joining other members of the House Committee on Homeland Security on a trip to El Paso, TX to observe the border crisis firsthand.
"As sheriff, I saw the impact of the border crisis on our communities, especially through the flow of fentanyl and other drugs," said Congressman Ezell. "After seeing the mess at our border… Read more »
Congressman Mike Ezell has received his subcommittee assignments for the 118th Congress, including a vice-chairmanship on a key Homeland Security subcommittee.
Congressman Ezell was assigned to subcommittees by House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (TN-07) and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06).
On the Committee… Read more »