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TO THE PRESIDENT'S DESK: Ezell's Move to Repeal Biden's Offshore Drilling Restrictions

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced that his Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval, aimed at reversing the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule restricting oil and gas production on the Outer Continental Shelf, has successfully passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote total of 221 Yeas, 202 Nays, 1 Present. The resolution…

Ezell Applauds President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, Pledges to Support America-First Agenda

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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s joint address to Congress: "Tonight, President Trump laid out a clear vision for the future of our nation—one that prioritizes securing our borders, reining in out-of-control government spending, and putting the American people first. I wholeheartedly support his commitment to restoring law and…

Ezell Moves to Repeal Biden's Offshore Drilling Restrictions

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval to reverse the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule that targeted oil and gas production in the outer continental shelf. "The Biden administration steamrolled the American energy sector with burdensome regulations on U.S. oil and gas production, driving up costs…

Ezell, Carter Introduce the Mississippi River Basin Fisheries Commission Act

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Yesterday, Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Troy Carter (LA-02), introduced H.R. 1514, the Mississippi River Basin Fisheries Commission Act of 2025, to establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at protecting and enhancing one of America’s most vital waterways. This commission will ensure the long-term health of fisheries,…

Ezell Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) announced his nominations from Mississippi's Fourth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies in the Class of 2029.  "It is one of my greatest privileges as the Congressman for Mississippi's Fourth District to nominate exceptional students for…

U.S. House Approves The HALT Fentanyl Act

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Today, Congressman Ezell released the following statement after voting in favor of the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which would permanently schedule fentanyl-related analogues as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act:  "The passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act is a crucial step in our fight against the opioid crisis," Ezell…

Chairman Ezell Hosts Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Hearing

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Today, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Mike Ezell (MS-04) delivered the following remarks at a hearing, entitled “America Builds: Maritime Infrastructure”: Click here or above to watch Ezell's full remarks Before I get into my remarks on the topic of this hearing today, I first want to send my…

U.S. House Passes Ezell Legislative Efforts to Strengthen Federal Natural Disaster Response

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after two bills he introduced, H.R. 152, the Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act and H.R. 153, the Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act, to improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and government-wide disaster management, passed the U.S. House of…

Ezell Selected to Serve as Vice Chair of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) has been selected by Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) to serve as the Vice Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the 119th Congress. “I am deeply honored to be selected by Chairman Sam Graves to serve as his Vice Chair for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee," Ezell said. "During my time on this…

Ezell Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prevent Swatting

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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) introduced the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025 with Reps. David Kustoff (TN-08), John Rutherford (FL-05), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Laurel Lee (FL-15), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Seth Magaziner (RI-02). The companion bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Rick…