WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Ezell Introduces Bipartisan 2025 IOOS Reauthorization Bill to Strengthen Ocean Monitoring Today, Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS-04), Bonamici (D-OR-01), Weber (R-TX-14), Dingell (R-MI-06), Radewagen (R-AS), and David (D-IL-07), introduced legislation to reauthorize the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) for the next five fiscal years, maintaining its authorized funding le more PR

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Thompson: Trump Administration Leak of Top Secret National Security Plans Shows Recklessness and Incompetence (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the Trump Administration's leak of top secret national security and in more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Ser Boxley, an extraordinary historian, advocate, and guardian of African American heritage, whose unwavering dedication to preserving history has made a lasting impact on Mississippi and the Nation. A native of Natchez, Mississippi, Mr. Boxley has spent decades championin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an extraordinary leader, Mr. Phillip West, whose impact on Mississippi and the Nation continues to inspire generations. As a trailblazer in public service and a champion of civil rights, Mr. West has exemplified the very best of leadership and commitment to his communi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ms. Mickie Parker for her exemplary service and dedication as the Executive Director of Human Resources at Jackson State University (JSU). Her unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive, and empowering work environment has made a profound impact on the university's fac more PR

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on March 21, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Cordella Shegog Smith. Born and raised in Pope, Mississippi, Dr. Smith was nurtured by her single mother, Reba Shegog, in a home filled with love, alongside her grandparents, five siblings, an uncle, and a cousin. She dedicated her career to education and service, retiring  more PR