Press Releases

“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 »

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),… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

  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… Read more »