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House passes bills on federal natural disaster response improvement

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell announced the passage of two legislative measures he introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at improving federal disaster response.

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jan 14, 2025

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Ezell named vice chair of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Congressman Mike Ezell from Mississippi's 4th District has been appointed as Vice Chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the 119th Congress.

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jan 13, 2025

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Bipartisan bill introduced to combat rising threat of swatting

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jan 10, 2025

Congressman Mike Ezell of Mississippi has introduced the Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act of 2025.

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Ezell joins House Natural Resources Committee; appointed Vice Chair of key subcommittees

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jan 9, 2025

Congressman Mike Ezell of Mississippi's 4th district has been appointed to the House Natural Resources Committee for the 119th Congress.

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Capacity building pilot program launched by Congressmen Ezell and Carter

By Mississippi Gulf News | Dec 12, 2024

Congressmen Mike Ezell and Troy Carter have introduced a new legislative initiative, the Capacity Building for Business Districts Pilot Program Act.

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Congressman Ezell supports defense bill including troop pay raises

By Mississippi Gulf News | Dec 11, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell of Mississippi's 4th District expressed his support for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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House passes POWER Act to boost electrical grid resilience

By Mississippi Gulf News | Dec 10, 2024

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 9541, known as the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience (POWER) Act.

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Gulfport-Biloxi Airport receives $1M grant for infrastructure improvements

By Mississippi Gulf News | Oct 22, 2024

Congressman Mike Ezell and Senator Roger Wicker have announced a $1 million grant for the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. The funds will be used to replace and install a passenger boarding bridge that has reached the end of its useful life, enhancing both efficiency and safety for travelers.

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Congressman Ezell awards Petal native with prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal

By Mississippi Gulf News | Oct 17, 2024

Congressman Mike Ezell presented the Congressional Award Gold Medal to Colt Bergman, a resident of Petal. The award is the highest Congressional honor for American youth. Bergman completed 400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal development, and 200 hours of physical fitness, alongside a 5-day trip over two years to fulfill the program's requirements.

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Mike Ezell receives Guardian of Small Business award from NFIB

By Mississippi Gulf News | Sep 23, 2024

Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) has been recognized as a "Guardian of Small Business" by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's largest small business organization.

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House committee advances multiple bipartisan infrastructure bills

By Mississippi Gulf News | Sep 18, 2024

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee concluded a full committee markup today, where members voted to pass several bipartisan bills. These include legislation led by Congressman Ezell aimed at strengthening critical infrastructure, holding fraudulent actors in the transportation sector accountable, and improving the efficiency of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), among other objectives.

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Ezell reflects on anniversary of September 11 attacks

By Mississippi Gulf News | Sep 11, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released a statement reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States of America:

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Lawmakers urge EPA to rescind electric vehicle mandates for heavy-duty vehicles

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jul 2, 2024

Rep. Mike Ezell (MS-04) has joined Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to rescind its mandate on electric vehicles for trucks, tractors, buses, and semis. The final rule, titled “Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles – Phase 3,” was published on April 22, 2024.

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Ezell votes for FY2025 NDAA, supporting troop pay raises and countering CCP aggression

By Mississippi Gulf News | Jun 14, 2024

Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS04) released a statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Wicker, Ezell Lead Resolution Marking Anniversary of the Establishment of the Seabees

By Mississippi Gulf News | Apr 23, 2024

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and U.S. Representative Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) have spearheaded a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” and expressing gratitude for their service to the nation. The resolution, which also has lead Democratic sponsors U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA-26), has garnered support from Mississippi’s entire Congressional Delegation.Senator Wicker emphasized the importance...

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with George County in 2021

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 3, 2024

Farms throughout cities in George County received $3.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Hancock County rise or fall in 2021?

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hancock County received $158,547 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Harrison County

By Mississippi Gulf News | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Harrison County received $266,642 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Jackson County in 2021

By Mississippi Gulf News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Jackson County received $1.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Pearl River County in 2021

By Mississippi Gulf News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Pearl River County received $852,571 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.