Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement upon learning of President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Governor Rick Perry as the next Secretary of Energy: “Governor Rick Perry is an excellent choice as the incoming Secretary of Energy for our nation. As the governor of Texas, Governor Perry has experience building and running one of the country’s largest states,” Mullin said. “Governor Perry has extensive experience building and sustaining Texas’ economy by way of on... Read more

My line-by-line assessment of the pros and cons contained inside of the Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017, often referred to as a Continuing Resolution (CR), can be found below. CR Pro-Con List 12.7.16.pdf Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the House passed S. 612, Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (WIIN): “WIIN delivers a major victory for Oklahoma and includes several priorities important to its citizens, and I am proud to support its passage,” Mullin said. “I’d like to thank Senator Inhofe for the role he has played in the inclusion of Oklahoman priorities to WIIN. As the Chairman of the Energy and Public Works Committee, he has been in... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after learning of President-elect Donald Trump’s intent to name Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “I am pleased to hear that President-elect Trump plans to select Scott Pruitt as the EPA Administrator for the next administration,” Mullin said. “If the incoming administration wants an EPA Administrator who understands that the true role of the federal g... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the passage of his legislation, H.R. 6435, a bill to authorize the Directors of Veterans Integrated Service Networks of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into contracts with appropriate civilian accreditation entities or appropriate health care evaluation entities to investigate medical centers of the Department of Veterans Affairs: “It’s not often enough that common-sense bills like this see a vote on the House... Read more

Today, Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) announced that he will host a telephone town hall for his constituents in the Second District of Oklahoma. The call will last approximately one hour. To participate in the telephone town hall, constituents can dial 877-229-8493, and enter Access Code: 111439 at 7:05 pm CT tonight. Please call Congressman Mullin’s Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-2701 with any questions or for more information on tonight’s event. ### Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement today: "In light of recent news coverage that has completely distorted my hopes for Indian Country under President-elect Donald Trump, I feel the need to clarify my comments, and alleviate any concern that Indian Country should fear the federal government privatizing their land," said Mullin. "The land entrusted to tribes belongs to the Native American people, and it ought to be up to them alone to decide how to best use and di... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the passage of S. 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. “One of the most vital responsibilities of Congress is to provide for the common defense, by ensuring the safety and security of our nation and its citizens,” Mullin said. “The NDAA FY17 sends the message that our number one priority in government is supporting our troops.” The NDAA supports $619 billion for our national defense. Funding ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the passage of the House Amendment to Senate Amendment to H.R. 34, 21st Century Cures Act. “Today, the House rallied around a piece of legislation that will bring our healthcare infrastructure into the 21st century. The 21st Century Cures Act will help speed up the development of life-saving drugs, by reforming the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This bill will remove regulatory barriers so live-saving drugs can enter... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 6094, the Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act. “The president and his administration committed a reckless and unlawful abuse of power when they instated the Department of Labor’s (DOL) overtime pay rule,” said Mullin. “With no thought to the small businesses, nonprofits, or colleges and universities it will negatively impact, the DOL forced this rule upon business owne... Read more