Today, Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04), Michael Guest (MS-03), Bennie Thompson (MS-02), and Trent Kelly (MS-01) introduced the Cormorant Relief Act of 2025, legislation aimed at providing immediate relief to states struggling with the devastating effects of cormorant overpopulation on local fisheries.
"Cormorant overpopulation is hurting fish populations and threatening… Read more »
Today, the U.S. Coast Guard announced their decision to award a $951 million contract modification to Bollinger Mississippi Shipyards for the continued development of the Polar Security Cutter (PSC) program. This critical investment strengthens America’s national security presence in the Arctic and reinforces Mississippi’s role as a leader in domestic shipbuilding… Read more »
Today, Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS-04), Bonamici (D-OR-01), Weber (R-TX-14), Dingell (D-MI-06), Radewagen (R-AS), and David (D-IL-07), introduced legislation to reauthorize the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) for the next five fiscal years, maintaining its authorized funding level at $56 million annually. The bill ensures continued support for critical ocean monitoring… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) introduced the Don’t Penalize Victims Act to ensure that donations like those from faith-based organizations, community fundraisers, and platforms like GoFundMe do not make disaster victims ineligible for FEMA benefits.
"Disaster victims shouldn’t have to choose between accepting help from… Read more »
Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) recently joined fellow lawmakers at the White House for the signing of S.J. Res. 11, a crucial resolution aimed at overturning the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule put in place by the Biden administration which severely restricted American energy production on the Outer Continental Shelf.
"This is a great day for American energy… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) joined Congressman Troy Nehls (TX-22) and a coalition of coastal members in introducing the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025.
This bipartisan legislation would prohibit federal funds from being made available to International Financial Institutions (IFIs) to finance any activity relating to shrimp farming, shrimp… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that his Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval, aimed at reversing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule restricting oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf, has successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote total of 221 Yeas, 202 Nays, 1 Present. The resolution… Read more »
Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s joint address to Congress:
"Tonight, President Trump laid out a clear vision for the future of our nation—one that prioritizes securing our borders, reining in out-of-control government spending, and putting the American people first. I wholeheartedly support his commitment to restoring law and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to reverse the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule that targeted oil and gas production in the outer continental shelf.
"The Biden administration steamrolled the American energy sector with burdensome regulations on U.S. oil and gas production, driving up costs… Read more »
Yesterday, Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Troy Carter (LA-02), introduced H.R. 1514, the Mississippi River Basin Fisheries Commission Act of 2025, to establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at protecting and enhancing one of America’s most vital waterways. This commission will ensure the long-term health of fisheries,… Read more »
