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S&P Journal of Commerce: Congressmen push FMC to form national advisory committee on port matters

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Two members of Congress are urging the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to create a committee that would advise regulators on port-related matters of national interest, similar to an existing group of shippers who have the FMC’s ear on issues linked to policy and regulation.  Giving a national port advisory committee access to the FMC would level the playing field with the…

Ezell and Garamendi Introduce Bill to Improve Emergency Supply Chains

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Congressmen Mike Ezell (MS-04) and John Garamendi (CA-08) today introduced the Facilitate Access to Swiftly Transport Goods during a Publicly Announced State of Emergency Situation (FAST PASS) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to expedite the movement of critical cargo during an emergency. The FAST PASS Act would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to conduct a study…

Radio Ink: Gottheimer Rallies 75% Of Votes Needed For AM Radio In House

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One month after reconvening for fall, strong momentum remains in Congress for the AM For Every Vehicle Act. This week, the Act passed an important benchmark in the House of Representatives, with support for HR 3413 critically near 75% of the votes it needs to pass. The House version, introduced by Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5), has steadily gained co-sponsors over the past…

Picayune Item: Pearl River County Officials Seek Federal Support for Public Safety and Infrastructure Projects

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Pearl River County’s Economic Development Director, Lindsay Ward, and County Administrator, Adrian Lumpkin, traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss crucial projects to advance public safety and infrastructure with legislators. They met with Congressman Mike Ezell, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, and Senator Roger Wicker to discuss their priority initiatives, primarily focusing on the “Pearl…

Hyde-Smith & Ezell Announce $365,000 Grant to Help Establish Nonstop Miss. Gulf Coast–Washington, D.C. Flights

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today announced a $365,000 grant to the Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority to embark on a process to establish a nonstop flight service to a Washington, D.C.-area airport. Hyde-Smith and Ezell wrote letters of support for the airport authority’s applications for a FY2022…

WLOX: Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport receives grant for nonstop service to Washington D.C.

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Exciting news has landed at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell announced Wednesday that a $365,000 grant will support a nonstop flight service to the Washington Reagan National Airport. This decision was made to serve the Keesler Air Force Base, Naval Construction Battalion, NASA Stennis Space Center and other federal…

Rail Advent: US government gives Amtrak nearly $200m for Northeast Corridor and Gulf Coast improvements

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Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) welcomed the news, saying, “As a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I have made it a priority to strengthen Mississippi's rail infrastructure. I am excited to welcome Amtrak back to the Gulf Coast, and I look forward to the new jobs and new tourism this project will bring to our coastal communities.”

Ezell Welcomes Grant to Bring Amtrak Back to Mississippi Gulf Coast

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Congressman Mike Ezell welcomed the award of over $178 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to restore a passenger rail route along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. "Bringing passenger rail service back to the Gulf Coast means more jobs and even more tourism for our coastal communities," said Congressman Ezell. "As a member of the House Committee on Transportation and…

House Passes Bipartisan FAA Bill Backed by Congressman Ezell

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Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as aviation safety and infrastructure programs, for the next five years. The bill was a major priority for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I). As a…

WXXV: Rep. Ezell visits leaders on the Coast

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Congressman Mike Ezell is on the Coast this week meeting with city leaders and enjoying the Fourth of July holiday. Ezell visited WXXV and talked to us about coastal bills and national policies. Even while home for a holiday, Congressman Mike Ezell is still handling business. “Just getting out into the community, talking to folks, and hearing some of their concerns and trying to meet…