Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) joined a bipartisan Congressional delegation that is visiting deployed troops this Memorial Day. The delegation, which arrived earlier this weekend, is also meeting with military officials to discuss strategy and planning updates. “It’s truly an honor to spend this Memorial Day with our troops abroad who are working day in and day out to protect our nation,” said Mullin. “Throughout our country’s history, our service members have laid down their lives to guard... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) voted this week in support of several pieces of bipartisan legislation to combat human trafficking and help improve victim services. “By using a victim and youth center approach, we have taken a step forward in battling human trafficking,” said Mullin. “In Oklahoma, law enforcement officers and state officials have already done a tremendous job in prosecuting offenders and helping victims of such terrible crimes. I’m proud to join them in efforts to expand con... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3080, Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). “For Oklahoma, the McClellan Kerr Navigational System (MKARNS) is central part of the economy, allowing our local farmers and manufacturers to ship goods all over world,” said Mullin. “By passing this legislation with zero earmarks, we have taken a historic step in supporting our nation’s waterway systems while making critical policy reforms. This bill d... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement after the House of Representatives approved H.Res. 567, the Establishment of the Select Committee on Benghazi. “For the second time this week, we find ourselves asking for accountability from this Administration. Four Americans were lost on that tragic day in Benghazi nearly two years ago. Yet after these many months, we still don’t know what really happened. “The cloud of secrecy exhibited by the White House is unsettling to say the leas... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed two resolutions calling for oversight of the Internal Revenue Service: passage of H.Res. 574, holding Lois Lerner in contempt of Congress, and passage of H.Res. 565, calling on Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint a special counsel for the purpose of investigating the IRS targeting of conservative non-profit groups. “For far too long, we have gone without answers when it comes to the abuse of p... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H. Con. Res. 96, the budget for the United States Government, by a vote of 219-205. “Our country is in need of leadership, specifically the type of leadership that puts country first and politics second. “The House Budget Committee worked diligently to construct a budget that balances in 10 years, cuts spending by over $5 trillion, and increases funding for the military. While there is still work ... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2014 Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) voted in support of two measures this week that respond to the President’s continual acts of executive overreach. H.R. 4138, the Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congressional Enactments of the Law (ENFORCE the Law) Act of 2014 passed the House yesterday by a vote of 233-181. Through H.R. 4138, the House or Senate can authorize a lawsuit against the President when there is a failure to enforce policy that h... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 5, 2014 “Being on the opposite side of Russia in a conflict is nothing new for the United States. History tells us that John F. Kennedy and Ronald Reagan faced such conflicts while maintaining our country’s safety as a top priority. They boldly navigated what often seemed like impossible circumstances, focusing on resolving the conflict swiftly and securely. As a result, the United States came out of both events stronger than before. “But instead of a committed focus ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) today helped address the current propane crisis affecting the Second District and the nation as a whole. Mullin cosponsored H.R. 4076, the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation (HHEATT) Act of 2014 which passed the House and now heads to the Senate. “The bitter cold has caused an unwelcome rise in heating costs, resulting in financial strain for individuals and organizations across Oklahoma's 2nd District,” said Mullin. “Today we worked to e... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2014 Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) today voted for legislation to prohibit for one year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from amending rules and regulations pertaining to 501(c)(4) groups. The legislation, H.R. 3865, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 243-176. “In light of what we have learned about the IRS improperly scrutinizing the applications for tax-exempt status based on groups having names including the words “Tea Par... Read more