Today, Congressman Mike Ezell issued the following statement after voting to table Congressman Matt Gaetz's (FL-01) motion to vacate the chair:
"When Republicans spend our time arguing about egos instead of fighting for conservative values, Joe Biden wins. That’s why Democrats are unanimously supporting the motion to vacate.
"For the first time since the Clinton administration, the… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as aviation safety and infrastructure programs, for the next five years.
The bill was a major priority for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I). As a… Read more »
During yesterday's hearing of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Congressman Mike Ezell applauded the Army Corps of Engineers for the ongoing feasibility study regarding deepening and widening the federal navigation channel at the Port of Gulfport.
In response to Congressman Ezell, Mr. Michael Connor Connor Assistant… Read more »
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… Read more »
