Press Releases

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 »

On the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-4) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives today to honor the lives lost and the communities forever changed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and to recognize the ongoing efforts to rebuild and strengthen the Gulf Coast region. The resolution observes the anniversaries of these two… Read more »

U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) introduced the Port Crane Tax Credit of 2025, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish tax credits that incentivize the domestic production of port cranes, a critical step toward strengthening U.S. supply chain security and revitalizing American manufacturing. The bill… Read more »

Today, the House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation introduced by Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) to reauthorize the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) for five more fiscal years. The bill maintains the program’s funding level at $56 million annually, ensuring continued support for critical ocean and coastal monitoring efforts that benefit… Read more »

Today, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that ensures continued support for the U.S. Coast Guard and strengthens its ability to protect America’s waterways, coastlines, and… Read more »

Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) led a letter with four other Members of Congress to the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development asking them to provide at least $7.5 million for the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study (LMRCMS) in the next fiscal year. The study aims to provide recommendations for a… Read more »