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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) voted against H.R. 1319 – American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The bill returned to the House of Representatives after it passed the Senate along party lines. No Republicans in either chamber have voted for the legislation. In a speech on the House floor, Congressman Guest urged his colleagues to vote against the measure. The text of his speech can be found below.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) voted against H.R. 1 – For the People Act of 2021. The legislation is targeted primarily at election reform and is similar to the bill by the same name introduced in the 116th Congress. Congressman Guest released the following statement after the legislation passed 220-210. |
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) tonight voted against H.R. 1280 – George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. |
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael Guest voted against H.R. 803 - Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act, legislation that would seize 1.5 million acres of land and restrict their use. The legislation would permanently withdraw 1.2 million acres from mineral production, essential resources that provide jobs to thousands of Americans and support our domestic energy sector. |
USDA Rural Development Provides Funds to Improve Telemedicine, Distance Learning Capabilities Across Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Representative Michael Guest (R-Miss.), today welcomed the award of more than $5.26 million to boost rural telemedicine and distance learning capabilities across Mississippi.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael Guest voted against H.R. 5. Entitled the "Equality Act" by House Democrats, Congressman Guest cited the complications the bill would create for women, religious institutions, and pro-life protections in his opposition. |
Washington, D.C. – Today in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) opposed the committee's current budget reconciliation legislation and offered amendments to assist rural communities and reign in government spending. Congressman Guest offered three amendments to: |
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) voted against H.Con.Res. 11, the shell of a budget proposal required for advancing Democratic plans to invoke budget reconciliation, a process that would avoid the 60-vote threshold ordinarily required to approve legislation in the United States Senate. |
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Guest has reaffirmed his commitment to pro-life issues through a series of cosponsorships and pledges. Most notably, Congressman Guest joined over 200 Republicans in a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi defending the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding measure that prevents the use of taxpayer dollars from funding abortions.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) announced his selection to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) for the 117th Congress.