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Ezell Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced his nominations from Mississippi's Fourth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies in the Class of 2029.  "It is one of my greatest privileges as the Congressman for Mississippi's Fourth District to nominate exceptional students for…

U.S. House Approves The HALT Fentanyl Act

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Today, Congressman Ezell released the following statement after voting in favor of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which would permanently schedule fentanyl-related analogues as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act:  "The passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act is a crucial step in our fight against the opioid crisis," Ezell…

Chairman Ezell Hosts Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Hearing

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Today, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (MS-04) delivered the following remarks at a hearing, entitled “America Builds: Maritime Infrastructure”: Click here or above to watch Ezell's full remarks Before I get into my remarks on the topic of this hearing today, I first want to send my…

U.S. House Passes Ezell Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Federal Natural Disaster Response

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after two bills he introduced, H.R. 152, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act and H.R. 153, the Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act, to improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and government-wide disaster management, passed the U.S. House of…

Ezell Selected to Serve as Vice Chair of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) has been selected by Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) to serve as the Vice Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the 119th Congress. “I am deeply honored to be selected by Chairman Sam Graves to serve as his Vice Chair for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee," Ezell said. "During my time on this…

Ezell Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prevent Swatting

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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) introduced the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025 with Reps. David Kustoff (TN-08), John Rutherford (FL-05), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Laurel Lee (FL-15), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Seth Magaziner (RI-02). The companion bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Rick…

Ezell Selected to Serve on House Natural Resources Committee

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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) has been selected by Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-4) to serve on the House Natural Resources Committee for the 119th Congress. Within the Committee, Ezell will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.  "I thank Chairman Westerman for his confidence in me. I am…

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

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Today, 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…

Ezell Votes to Increase Troop Pay, Bolster National Security Defense

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included three legislative provisions authored by Ezell:  “I am proud to support the advancement of this year’s national defense bill. This is a crucial first step in providing essential support for our brave…

Ezell, Hoyle Applaud Passage of POWER Act in the House

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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9541, the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act, legislation authored by U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS4) and Val Hoyle (D-OR4). This bill would provide more tools for public power utilities to invest in long-term hazard mitigation and grid resilience solutions while rebuilding infrastructure…