House committee advances Ezell’s bill to formalize converting eligible offshore infrastructure into artificial reefs.
Quiver AI Summary
Committee approval: Rep. Mike Ezell said his Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act, H.R. 5745, passed the House Committee on Natural Resources and is moving toward consideration by the full House. The bill is described as bipartisan.
What the bill would do: The proposal would create a clearer federal process for turning certain decommissioned offshore oil and gas structures into artificial reefs, building on the existing “Rigs to Reefs” initiative. It would set procedures, timelines, and reporting requirements, while keeping safety, navigation, and environmental safeguards.
Supporters’ view: Ezell and committee leaders said the measure could preserve habitat, support fisheries, and give retired offshore infrastructure a new use. The bill would also direct the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement to report on idle structures and reefing applications.
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Mike Ezell Fundraising
Mike Ezell recently disclosed $101.0K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 730th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 28.7% came from individual donors.
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Mike Ezell Net Worth
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Mike Ezell Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mike Ezell:
- H.R.9802: MARA Act of 2026
- H.R.9674: United States Coast Guard Corrosion Control Assistance Team Pilot Program Act
- H.R.9673: MARA Act of 2026
- H.R.9650: Vessel Identification Protection Act of 2026
- H.R.8542: Offshore Parity Act of 2026
- H.R.6995: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 Highway 198 in Beaumont, Mississippi, as the Jeremy Malone Post Office.
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