Immigration & Border Security

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act, a sweeping border security and immigration package that would address the ongoing crisis on our southern border. The bill passed the House hours before Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that allowed for swift deportations of illegal immigrants, is set to expire at 11:59 p.m. ET. Experts predict the… Read more »

Today marks 100 days since Congressman Mike Ezell was sworn in as a part of the new Republican majority in the United States House of Representatives. "It's been a productive first 100 days," said Congressman Ezell. "The people of South Mississippi sent me to Washington to work, and that's what I'm continuing to… 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 »

The Biden Administration is considering an unprecedented step to help stem the flow of migrants entering the U.S. from the Southern border. Under the proposed policy, many non-Mexican migrants would be deported. Right now, the Biden Administration is still leaning on the Trump-era COVID policy, known as Title 42, which allows authorities to turn away certain migrants at the… 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 »

“Whether you’re a Swiss hacker or a Mexican drug lord, you know that under Secretary Mayorkas’s so-called leadership, the United States is completely unsecured." Read more »

Now that we know Congressman Mike Ezell has been appointed to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and Homeland Security, we wanted to talk with him about what that could mean for South Mississippi. Ezell says for transportation, the key focus is updating shoulders on roads and funding the improvement of infrastructure. He is also focusing on the renewal of the Amtrak system… Read more »

Newly sworn-in congressman Mike Ezell was back in the Pine Belt Thursday. Ezell celebrated his election victory by making connections and he’s hit the ground running. “It feels great to be elected and it feels great to be back in the district home from Washington, “ Ezell said. “I flew in over the weekend and we are just trying to make some rounds today. “We have since Tuesday and… 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 »