Representative Mike Ezell

Dear [salutation],

This week, I returned to Washington to continue fighting for South Mississippi values. We stood up to terrorist-funding Iran, passed legislation to protect gas-powered cars, and took the next step to investigate Joe Biden. Here are a few of the highlights:

Taking on Terrorist Regimes

On Monday, we remembered the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. We mourned thousands of Americans who lost their life on that fateful day, and we honored the heroic responses of NYPD, FDNY, and many other brave Americans from New York and across the country.

That same day, President Biden notified Congress of his intentions to release SIX BILLION DOLLARS in assets to the world's number one state sponsor of terrorism, the nation of Iran.

While the Biden administration claims the funds will only be used for humanitarian purposes, Iran's president told NBC news his government would allocate the money "wherever we need it." Iran's current priorities include funding terrorist groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as the development of a nuclear missile.

I'm proud to be part of a bipartisan group of lawmakers who disagree with the president's Iran policy. The day after President Biden made this disturbing announcement, we passed legislation to sanction Iran's missile program and hold it accountable for its human rights violations. We're also working to put a stop to their terrorist funding networks.

That's what real leadership looks like.

Stopping the Green New Deal Agenda

A rule passed by radical bureaucrats in California would ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles across the country. This would violate the Clean Air Act — but the Biden Administration's EPA is preparing to issue them a waiver.

I believe in energy freedom and an all-of-the-above strategy, but I don't believe in Green New Deal handouts to keep China's economy strong and I don't believe in forcing price increases on American families.

That's what these regulations would do if they're allowed to go into effect. That's why House Republicans passed the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, which I was proud to cosponsor.

China has a stranglehold on the electric vehicle supply chain. China makes 75% of the world's lithium-ion batteries and produces more than half of the world's critical minerals.

American companies are trying to compete, but the same left-wing EPA bureaucrats that want to force you to drive an electric vehicle are using red tape to stop the production of batteries and critical minerals in the United States.

When House Republicans passed legislation to address the problem, President Biden and Senate Democrats blocked it. That's a big reason why the average price of an electric vehicle is still $17,000 more than a gas-powered car.

Most Mississippians can't afford that increase — and neither California nor the Biden administration should be able to force it on you.

Continuing the Biden Investigations

This week, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy directed three House committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. This is a normal part of the investigation and potential impeachment of a federal official.

Here's my statement from when it was announced:

While there are a ton of other outstanding elements to be cleared up by the inquiry, what we know so far is pretty straightforward:

Hunter Biden served on the board of Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company. He was unqualified to be on that board, but got the position and the paycheck because of his last name.

When Burisma asked Hunter to use his DC connections to put pressure on the Ukranian government, Joe Biden did just that. Here's the video where he (crudely) admits to using $1 billion in American aid to threaten the Ukrainian government:

If the last few weeks are any indication, there is plenty more to be uncovered by this impeachment inquiry. I appreciate my colleagues who serve on the committees involved, and I'll be watching their investigation closely.

I'm proud to serve you in Washington and in South Mississippi. If you have any questions about pending legislation or need help with a federal agency, please contact my office.

Sincerely,

Mike Ezell
Member of Congress

Taking on Terrorist Regimes

Stopping the Green New Deal Agenda

Continuing the Biden Investigations

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