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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and U.S. Representatives Steven Palazzo, R-Miss, Trent Kelly, R-Miss., and Michael Guest, R-Miss., today released the following statement on the 2020 election:

"Americans should have confidence in our voting system and that all ballots have been submitted correctly and legally. This is precisely what President Trump and his legal team are seeking.

Pre-Landfall Declaration Would Provide Assistance to Save Lives and Protect Property

Washington, D.C. – Today, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Andrew Wheeler, announced that EPA is approving new five-year registrations for over-the-top use of two dicamba products, Engenia®, XtendiMax®, and extending the registration of an additional dicamba product, Tavium®.

Washington, DC – Congressman Michael Guest (R-MS) and Congressman Sanford Bishop (D-GA) led a bipartisan letter encouraging the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Andrew Wheeler, to issue new registrations for four dicamba products. Because the Ninth Circuit Court's ruling in June of this year vacated prior registrations for Engenia®, Xtendimax®, and FeXapan®, many farmers face an uncertain future about the use of products they rely on to help manage soybean, cotton, and other crops.

Washington, DC – Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) joined Republican lawmakers on the House Committee on Homeland Security (CHS) to introduce the "Keep America Secure Act." This legislation would provide a comprehensive two-year reauthorization of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) honored the 100th anniversary of the late Representative Sonny Montgomery's birth with the following statement:

"The State of Mississippi is known for many things – its magnolias, catfish, southern charm, and Sonny Montgomery. Today, August 5, is the 100th anniversary of his birth and I would like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to this legendary figure in Mississippi history.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $2,035,602 project to support Mississippi State University's research and development in bioenergy. In total, the DOE announced $97 million in funding for 33 projects in bioenergy research. In response to this announcement, Congressman Michael Guest released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) recognized the life of Charles Evers in a speech on the House floor this evening. The transcript of the speech can be found below.