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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…

Ezell Votes to Sanction and Condemn Iran; Draws Attention to Disastrous Biden Policies

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Congressman Mike Ezell joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to vote for a package of legislation aimed at Iran's nuclear missile efforts and human rights abuses. The package included the Fight CRIME Act, which Congressman Ezell cosponsored. "I'm proud to take these votes tonight to sanction the repressive Iranian regime," said Congressman Ezell. "Their pursuit of a nuclear…

WXXV: Congressional Town Hall at Lucedale Public Library

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Looking ahead to this afternoon, Congressman Mike Ezell will make a stop in Lucedale to speak with constituents. The congressman will be at the Lucedale Public Library at 2 p.m., answering questions from attendees on a wide range of topics. Staff members from the congressman’s office will also be on hand to help with case work issues, including social security and VA…

WLOX: 42nd annual Salute to the Military in Biloxi honors veterans and active duty service members

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The South Mississippi community came together Tuesday at the 42nd annual Salute to the Military to honor those who’ve sworn to protect and defend our nation. The gathering of more than 500 people was held in the Grand Magnolia ballroom at Biloxi’s Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. “It’s such a huge honor to have this community that is so supportive of the military and all branches to…

WHLT: Mississippi World War II Veteran Receives Military Medals

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U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) visited the Mississippi Veterans Home in Collins to honor one of the residents, Pernullus Turner, on Tuesday, August 15. The 102-year-old Army Sergeant (Ret.) served as a wheeled mechanic and transporter of various vehicles during World War II and was present for that exact role on “D-Day” in France.  Ezell presented Turner the…

Miss. Delegation Urges Biden to Approve Federal Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

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The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’s request for a federal disaster declaration after extreme weather tore across the state in June. If approved, the disaster declaration would unlock additional federal resources to supplement state recovery efforts. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., 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…

Magnolia Tribune: Ezell among 70 Republicans who voted to cut off security assistance to Ukraine

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On Thursday, Mississippi’s 4th District Congressman Mike Ezell was among 70 Republicans who voted for an amendment before the U.S. House of Representatives that would have cut off all U.S. military security assistance to Ukraine. The other three Mississippi Congressmen – Trent Kelly (R-MS 1), Bennie Thompson (D-MS 2) and Michael Guest (R-MS 3) – opposed the amendment. The amendment…

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…