U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (MS)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (MS)
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Guest introduces Memorial Day resolution honoring fallen servicemembers
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss) introduced a resolution in honor of Memorial Day. The resolution expresses that the House of Representatives “calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day as a special day of remembrance to honor the men and women of the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.”
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Lawmakers introduce resolution honoring 50th anniversary of National EMS Week
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss), along with Congressional EMS Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) and Representative Debbie Dingell (D-Mich), introduced a resolution today to honor emergency medical services (EMS) personnel during the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. The resolution acknowledges the critical contributions of EMS teams in providing timely care, especially in rural and underserved areas, often under hazardous conditions.
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Mississippi lawmakers oppose Biden's $147B student loan transfer plan
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with U.S. Representatives Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.), have voiced their opposition to the Biden administration’s recent proposal to transfer student loan debt to American taxpayers.
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Mississippi student wins 2024 Congressional Art Competition: Congressman Guest announces
Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss) has announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The victor, Theo Cooper, hails from Jackson, Mississippi and is a high school senior at Mississippi School of the Arts. His winning piece, "Blue Sky Barn," will be displayed in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
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Resolution honoring fallen law enforcement officers introduced by representatives
Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03), along with Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), has introduced H. Res. 1226, a resolution to honor and memorialize fallen law enforcement officers. The introduction of the resolution coincides with National Police Week and acknowledges the 282 officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023 or those whose stories were only recently discovered.
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Guest, Cleaver, Cornyn, Murphy Introduce Bill to Address Shortage of Medical Examiners
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressmen Michael Guest (MS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) and U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) have introduced the Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act, aimed at addressing the shortage of medical examiners in the United States.Congressman Guest expressed his enthusiasm for the legislation, stating, "I am proud to join my colleagues in leading this important legislation that could help grow the medical examiner and forensic pathology workforce in Mississippi and across the country.”Highlighting the...
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Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation Advocates for Key Field as Home for New KC-46 Aircraft
Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation is urging Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall to consider Key Field in Meridian as the future home of the new KC-46 aircraft, a military refueling and strategic transport plane. The delegation, including U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, as well as U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson, Trent Kelly, Michael Guest, and Mike Ezell, have outlined their reasons for supporting Key Field in a letter to Secretary Kendall.In the letter, the delegation emphasized the strategic advantages and operational capabilities that...
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END FENTANYL Act Passes the House
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives successfully passed the bipartisan END FENTANYL Act (S. 206), a crucial step in the fight against the fentanyl crisis. Congressman Michael Guest, who authored the bill, expressed his satisfaction with the legislative progress, stating, "It’s time we take a hard stance against the smuggling of this deadly drug." The bill now awaits the President's signature, marking a significant milestone in addressing the impact of fentanyl on American communities.Senator Rick Scott emphasized the urgency of combating the...