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Congressman Mike Ezell Backs Pro-Veteran Legislation

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Today, the House will consider a package of pro-veteran reforms supported by Congressman Mike Ezell. "For too long, our veterans have been forgotten by Washington bureaucrats," said Congressman Ezell. "These bills will not solve every problem our veterans face when they return home, but they are a clear step in the right direction." H.R. 502, sponsored by Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03),…

Congressman Mike Ezell Cosponsors Legislation to Keep Wokeness Out of Retirement Accounts

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Today, the House will vote on H.J. Res. 30, which was introduced by Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) and cosponsored by Congressman Mike Ezell. T The legislation would nullify a recent Department of Labor rule, which encouraged the managers of 401(k)s and pensions to consider companies' positions on issues like climate change and social justice rather than maximizing return on…

Congressman Mike Ezell Returns From Trip to Southern Border

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Congressman Mike Ezell returned to Washington, D.C. after joining other members of the House Committee on Homeland Security on a trip to El Paso, TX to observe the border crisis firsthand. "As sheriff, I saw the impact of the border crisis on our communities, especially through the flow of fentanyl and other drugs," said Congressman Ezell. "After seeing the mess at our border…

Congressman Mike Ezell Selected for Homeland and Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittees

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Congressman Mike Ezell has received his subcommittee assignments for the 118th Congress, including a vice-chairmanship on a key Homeland Security subcommittee. Congressman Ezell was assigned to subcommittees by House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (TN-07) and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06).  On the Committee…

Ezell, Mississippi Delegation Introduce Resolutions Honoring Fallen Bay St. Louis Officers

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Congressman Mike Ezell introduced H.Res.63, cosponsored by Congressmen Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Trent Kelly (MS-01), and Michael Guest (MS-03), which recognizes and honors the lives of Sergeant Steven Robin and Officer Branden Estorffe. Sergeant Robin and Officer Estorffe, both of the Bay St. Louis Police Department, were shot and killed in the line of duty this past…

Congressman Mike Ezell Cosponsors Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

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Congressman Mike Ezell is proud to cosponsor the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act (H.R. 38), which was introduced by Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09).    H.R. 38 would ensure American citizens' ability to carry a concealed handgun doesn't stop at state lines.   This legislation applies to both concealed carry permit holders and residents of Constitutional carry…

Congressman Mike Ezell Stands with Gulf Coast Shrimpers

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Earlier this week, Congressman Mike Ezell and other Members of Congress representing Gulf Coast states sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to highlight issues facing the Gulf Coast shrimping industry. The bipartisan letter, led by Representatives Randy Weber (TX-14), Garret Graves (LA-06), and Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34), asks the…

Congressman Mike Ezell Announces Committee Assignments

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  Congressman Mike Ezell has been recommended by the Republican Steering Committee to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Homeland Security. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure handles a broad portfolio of issues, including jurisdiction over all modes of transportation in the United States. The committee also…

AG Garland Approves Special Counsel After Urging from Ezell, House Republicans

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Today, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced a special counsel investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. The move comes after Congressman Mike Ezell and other House Republicans signed a letter demanding an investigation and answers to the following questions: Did the White House request to withhold this information prior to the midterm…

Congressman Ezell Co-Sponsors Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

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This afternoon, the House will consider H.R. 26, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Congressman Mike Ezell joined the bill, sponsored by Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), as a co-sponsor. The legislation ensures that infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same protection of law and degree of care as any newborn, including lifesaving care and…