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Ezell Selected to Serve on House Natural Resources Committee

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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) has been selected by Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-4) to serve on the House Natural Resources Committee for the 119th Congress. Within the Committee, Ezell will serve as Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.  "I thank Chairman Westerman for his confidence in me. I am…

Ezell, Carter Introduce the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program to Support Small Communities

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS4) and Congressman Troy Carter (D-LA2) introduced the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act to increase technical assistance to organizations assisting small communities who are trying to increase business through The United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA) grant…

Ezell Votes to Increase Troop Pay, Bolster National Security Defense

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included three legislative provisions authored by Ezell:  “I am proud to support the advancement of this year’s national defense bill. This is a crucial first step in providing essential support for our brave…

Ezell, Hoyle Applaud Passage of POWER Act in the House

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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9541, the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act, legislation authored by U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS4) and Val Hoyle (D-OR4). This bill would provide more tools for public power utilities to invest in long-term hazard mitigation and grid resilience solutions while rebuilding infrastructure…

Ezell and Wicker Announce $1 Million Grant for Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport Infrastructure Improvements

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) announced a $1,000,000 grant to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to replace and install a passenger boarding bridge that has reached the end of its useful life. This crucial funding will enhance the airport's infrastructure, improving both efficiency and safety for travelers. "The Gulfport-Biloxi…

Ezell Presents Congressional Award Gold Medal to Petal Native

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   Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) presented Colt Bergman with a Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest Congressional honor for America's youth. Bergman completed 400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal development, 200 hours of physical fitness, and a 5-day, 4-night trip over the span of…

Ezell Receives NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement after being named a “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s largest small business organization: "Fighting for pro-small business legislation remains a key issue for me in Congress," Ezell said. "I’m honored to be named a “Guardian of Small Business” in…

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Advances Ezell Priorities

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Today, the House Transporation and Infrastructure Committee concluded a full committee markup where members voted to pass a number of bipartisan bills, including legislation led by Congressman Ezell, to strengthen critical infrastructure, hold fraudulent actors in the transportation sector accountable, to make the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) work…

Ezell Statement on the Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

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Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States of America:  "As we mark the anniversary of one of the worst days in American history, the September 11th terrorist attacks, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on that tragic day. We honor the bravery of the first…

Ezell Joins Bicameral Call to Demand that EPA Rescind Electric Vehicle Mandates for Trucks, Tractors, Buses, and Semis

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Today, Rep. Mike Ezell (MS-04) joined Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the Biden administration to overturn its de facto electric mandate on trucks, tractors, buses, and semis. The final rule is entitled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase…