Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) today voted to promote adoption and to encourage the adoption of children in foster care. “As an adoptive father, I believe all children deserve loving families,” said Mullin. “I was pleased to support this legislation to encourage adoption and reduce the number of children in foster care awaiting a permanent home.” Congress voted to unanimously pass H.R. 3205, which reauthorizes the Adoption Incentives Program through FY 2016. Among other provisions, it makes... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement in regards to the federal government shutting down due to lack of a budget agreement. “Unfortunately we find ourselves in the worst case scenario of a government shutdown. There were many attempts to avoid this outcome, but this administration and Senate leadership refused to listen to the American people and come to a responsible agreement. “As a business owner, you are always the last to get paid. In the case of a government shutdown, I... Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2013 Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 59, the continuing resolution to fund the federal government. "Today the House voted once again to sufficiently fund the government and avoid a shutdown. The goal throughout this entire negotiating process has been to move our country forward. “The majority of Americans now realize that Obamacare is not ready and will cripple our economy. Today we... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) today cited the positive, local effects the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA) will have on the Second District. WRRDA was unanimously passed out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee last week with strong bipartisan support. Traditionally, Congress passes a water bill every two years but has not done so since 2007. Congressman Mullin is the only Oklahoman to serve on the committee and says WRRDA will bring much-neede... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement after Secretary of State John Kerry signed the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty on Wednesday.“Our president is attempting to accomplish liberal gun laws with the UN and countries that don't have America’s best interests in mind. The UN Arms Trade Treaty clearly weakens the United States and our troops. Kerry’s action is in complete contradiction of where the majority of Americans stand, and is proof once again that this administration is ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement after the Obama administration announced postponement of the online enrollment for a number of Obamacare’s small-business exchanges. “One minute the President is trying to sell Obamacare, the next minute he is delaying yet another portion of this disaster of a mandate. “The Obamacare health train is losing one car at a time. With this new delay, yet again affecting small business, it’s clear this massive government entitlement program is ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) praised the passage of H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA), out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Thursday.As the only Oklahoman to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Mullin worked diligently with fellow committee members in developing the water infrastructure reform legislation that directly impacts the state.“Congressman Mullin brings real-life, private sector experi... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin made the following statement after the House passed H.J.R. 59, a continuing resolution that defunds Obamacare and allows the federal government to remain open.“There was no hesitation when it came to supporting this continuing resolution. Families and business owners across the nation were once told that under Obamacare they could keep their own insurance, that their premiums would go down and that this health care mandate would be budget neutral. We have seen too ma... Read more

Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin joined Congressman Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday evening for a district-wide telephone town hall. The two answered a number of questions from the 8,500 residents of Oklahoma’s Second District on issues like the debt ceiling, tax reform, defunding Obamacare, and foreign aid.“It was a great opportunity for the 2nd District of Oklahoma to be able to ask questions of Congressman Ryan about these issues,” said Mullin (OK-2). “There is nobody more knowledgeable on bu... Read more

Today Congressman Markwayne Mullin marked the five year anniversary of when TransCanada first applied for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.“It’s been five years,” said Mullin. “This administration talks about job creation, but they are letting Americans sit by for years and wait for this President’s political agenda to play out. I am pretty sure the workers would like to see the political games stop so they can get to work. Enough is enough!”Despite years of review, the Obama Administrat... Read more