{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://ezell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2023", "Ezell Responds to President Trump\u2019s State of the Union Address", "2026-02-24", "2026", "2026-02", "Republican", "House", "MS", "Mike Ezell", "E000235", "ezell.house.gov", "ezell", "https://ezell.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address:\n\n\u201cTonight, the President highlighted priorities that matter to families and workers across Mississippi \u2014 lowering taxes, rewarding hard work, and strengthening our nation\u2019s security. Eliminating taxes on tips and overtime pay puts more money back into the pockets of hardworking Americans, while securing our borders helps protect our communities from crime, drugs, and human trafficking.\n\n\u201cMississippi families expect leadership that delivers results, and that is what President Trump has delivered in the first year of his second term. Republicans are advancing pro-growth policies that ease burdens on workers and small businesses, strengthen our economy, and keep opportunity within reach for the next generation.\n\n\u201cSecuring our border remains a national security priority. Strong enforcement and policies that stop illegal crossings and combat fentanyl trafficking are essential to protecting American communities and supporting law enforcement on the front lines.\n\n\u201cThe President also emphasized fair trade policies that put American workers first. Strategic tariffs, when used responsibly, help level the playing field, protect domestic industries, and strengthen supply chains vital to our national security. For coastal communities like ours, supporting American manufacturing and shipbuilding protects jobs and strengthens our economy.\n\n\u201cMaintaining a strong national defense rooted in peace through strength is equally important. When America leads with strength, supports our allies, and maintains the world\u2019s most capable military, we deter aggression and promote stability.\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, Senate Democrats are holding up the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, resulting in a partial shutdown impacting FEMA, DHS, TSA, and the United States Coast Guard. Delaying funding for these agencies creates unnecessary risk and uncertainty. The Senate must act quickly to ensure these critical operations continue.\n\n\u201cWhile we have made progress, our work is not finished. I will continue working to strengthen our economy, support our military and veterans, protect Social Security and Medicare, and ensure government remains accountable to the American people.\n\n\u201cThe people of Mississippi\u2019s Fourth District want safe communities, economic opportunity, and responsible leadership, and I remain committed to helping the Trump Administration delivering results on those priorities.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-06T21:03:58Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://ezell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2023"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7994419429451227, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}