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Happy 4th of July

Today, the Mississippi Congressional Delegation released a video reading portions of the Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence was signed and released on the 4th of July, 1776, as an act against the British government for continuing to levy taxes on its colonial citizens.

This document is one of the most important founding documents for the United States of America, and I am proud to have led the charge gathering the Mississippi Congressional Delegation in reading and remembering our founding principles.

The Declaration of Independence is a unifying document for Americans reminding us that, “all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” The document declares, “That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States;” and has stood the test of time for nearly 250 years.

Reigning in the Power of the Administrative State

Washington bureaucrats have long exercised unconstitutional authority over the lives of Americans. With the Supreme Court decision recently to overturn Chevron vs. Natural Resources Defense Council, the power of the administrative state is being reined in, benefiting Mississippians and all Americans. I am thankful for the Supreme Court’s conservative decisions that better Americans’ chance for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Read more here.

FEMA Assistance

Mississippi residents impacted by the April 8-11 storms in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties can now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance either online, by phone, or on the FEMA app. Make sure to have important information available to start the process. See the graphics below for more information.

To find the location of all disaster recovery centers, visit fema.gov/drc. Homeowners and renters can visit any center for help. It is not necessary to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors can apply for FEMA assistance by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA mobile app or calling the FEMA Helpline at  800-621-3362. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. For the latest information on recovery from the April tornadoes, visit msema.org and www.fema.gov/disaster/4790. On X/Twitter follow MEMA @MSEMA and FEMA Region 4 @femaregion4.”


Here are the locations of the Disaster Recovery Centers in the Third Congressional District:

 

Madison County
Karl M. Banks Emergency Services Complex (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage)
1633 West Peace St.
Canton, MS 39046

Neshoba County
Dixon Volunteer Fire Department (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage)
14800 Highway 21 South
Philadelphia, MS 39350

Scott County
The Usry Voting Precinct, District 2 Building (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage)
5335 Old Highway 80
Forest, MS 39074

All recovery centers are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Centers are closed on Sunday.

Poll Results from Last Week

Last week, I asked if you supported the overturning of Roe V. Wade. The results are in—97% of Mississippians support the overturning of Roe V. Wade. Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X to stay up-to-date on my work serving you.

Weekly Poll

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