U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) today led the introduction of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure that students, who serve in the National Guard and Reserve, will be guaranteed readmission to their schools following a deployment. The lead Democratic sponsors are U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and U.S. Representative… Read more »
This week, Congressman Mike Ezell joined Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) and Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Aquaculture Caucus, in introducing the "Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act" (AQUAA Act).
The bill supports the development of a sustainable marine aquaculture industry in the United States; advances the… Read more »
Congressmen Mike Ezell (MS-04) and David Kustoff (TN-08) have introduced the Uniform Postal Data Acquisition for Transparency and Early Detection within the United States Postal Service (UPDATED USPS) Act to stop China and other nations from using the U.S. mail to send fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States.
“As a sheriff, I saw first-hand how… Read more »
I am disappointed that the final deal falls short of the Limit, Save, Grow Act plan we passed over a month ago. There are few things I hate more than incomplete, short-term solutions to serious, long-term problems.
However, the alternative to passing this legislation would be giving Joe Biden and Democrats a mandate to unconstitutionally raise the limit, increase our already… Read more »
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 »
