Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) joined members of Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urging the agency to approve the City of Biloxi’s Second Appeal for full funding of remaining water, sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure repairs stemming from Hurricane Katrina.
The appeal seeks an… Read more »
Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS-04), Troy Carter, Sr. (D-LA-01), and Marc Veasey (D-TX-33) introduced the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act. This bipartisan bill promotes environmental conservation and responsible decommissioning of offshore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of America. The legislation establishes a clear, efficient pathway for converting retired oil rigs… Read more »
Today, Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS-04), Ed Case (D-HI-01), Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced the Marine Aquaculture Research and Advancement (MARA) Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill that empowers the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to expand offshore aquaculture in a sustainable, science-based, and environmentally responsible… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after the federal government officially shut down:
“The House did its job and passed a clean, bipartisan Continuing Resolution to prevent a government shutdown, something I was proud to support. Unfortunately, many in the Senate chose not to advance our package, despite its lack of partisan policies or poison-pill… Read more »
Today, Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS-04), Troy Carter (D-LA-02), and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07) introduced critical bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 21, 2025, ahead of its scheduled expiration at the end of this month.
With Congress facing a potential government shutdown, especially amid Senate Democrats… Read more »
Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $1,177,927.53 in federal funding to the City of Gulfport for permanent repairs to the Ken Combs Pier, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Zeta in 2020.
"This is a major win for Gulfport and for our coastal community," Ezell said. "Ken Combs Pier is more than just a… Read more »
This week, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed bipartisan legislation that includes Mississippi in a critical environmental program aimed at protecting the Mississippi Sound — one of the state’s most valuable natural resources.
The legislation directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to officially review Mississippi for inclusion in the National Estuary… Read more »
Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) earlier this week, which passed the House by a vote of 231-196:
“This year’s National Defense Authorization Act restores what our military should be focused on: strength, accountability, and readiness. It puts an end to divisive political… Read more »
Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that he will be reinstituting the Bipartisan Flood Resilience Caucus for the 119th Congress. Joining him as co-chairs are Reps. Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Troy Carter (D-LA).
The caucus will use proactive strategies and policy tools to protect residents, including the more than 40 million Americans who live in… Read more »
Today, on the solemn anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001, Representative Mike Ezell (MS-04) joins the nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost and honoring the bravery of first responders, military personnel, and countless Americans who answered the call to serve.
“On this day, we pause to reflect on the tragedy that forever changed our country. We honor… Read more »
