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Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) recently joined fellow lawmakers at the White House for the signing of S.J. Res. 11, a crucial resolution aimed at overturning the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's (BOEM) rule put in place by the Biden administration which severely restricted American energy production on the Outer Continental Shelf.

"This is a great day for American energy independence and for the hardworking men and women who power our nation,” Ezell said. “The Biden administration’s misguided rule was a disaster for our energy producers, driving up costs for families and making us more reliant on foreign adversaries. By overturning this rule, we are unleashing American energy and ensuring a stronger, more secure future. Mississippi’s energy workers and consumers deserve policies that support economic growth and energy security—not unnecessary government overreach. I thank President Trump for his strong leadership in signing this legislation, and reaffirming our commitment to affordable and reliable American energy.”

“Burdensome regulations hurt oil and gas producers’ ability to provide affordable energy and jobs to Americans. I’m thankful to President Trump for taking handcuffs off energy producers by signing my resolution law,” said Kennedy.

“President Trump promised to restore America’s energy might and by signing these resolutions of disapproval he helps Congress reset policy in a way that encourages offshore oil and gas production.  This action also has greater staying power, as any future administration would find it more difficult to reinstate the misguided regulations imposed during the Biden years,” Hyde-Smith said. “I commend President Trump for signing this important congressional resolution of disapproval, and really appreciate the opportunity to be part of the signing ceremony.”

The Biden-era rule placed excessive regulatory burdens on domestic energy producers, hindering job creation and driving up energy prices. S.J. Res. 11, which passed both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support, restores commonsense policies that allow for responsible energy development while protecting American jobs and strengthening national security.

Ezell has been a strong advocate for American energy independence, supporting legislation to cut bureaucratic red tape and promote domestic energy development. He remains committed to fighting for policies that lower costs for American families and businesses.

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