Our country has been through a lot throughout the past four months. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and violence and rioting in cities across the country, it has been a trying time for everyone. Through all of this, America’s first responders have risen to the occasion for their communities. Doctors, nurses, and medical professionals have seen the effects of COVID-19 from the frontlines. From testing patients who are experiencing symptoms to providing care for those who have been diagnosed with CO... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), during a virtual Native American Financial Services Association (NAFSA) workshop yesterday, discussed the importance of ensuring government regulations don’t strangle businesses during COVID-19 and the work he is doing to ensure flexibility and extend the deadline for Tribes to spend their Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF). Mullin speaks to workshop participants via Zoom. “My main goal here is to make sure we aren’t causing more harm than good when it comes to ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) applauded today’s Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on “Addressing the Urgent Needs of Our Tribal Communities” after asking the committee to hold a hearing dedicated to the issues Tribes are facing. During his opening statement, Mullin also addressed the need to further this process with additional hearings on the subcommittee level. Video of Mullin’s remarks can be found at this link. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you to the Chair... Read more

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), HEAT member Rep. Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.), and HEAT Co-Chairs Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) released the following statement in support of the Supreme Court's decision to reverse the nationwide injunction on pipeline construction activity under Nationwide Permit 12 (NWP 12) issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE): “We applaud the Supreme Court’s order to reverse the unconstitutional nationwide injunction on p... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) yesterday, during the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on mental health legislation, highlighted the recent successes in breaking down barriers to mental health care and discussed what else can be done to improve access to care. Click here for full video of his remarks. “In Oklahoma, we have been devastated by mental illness and the opioid and meth epidemic and a lot of times, mental illness runs hand in hand with that,” Mullin said. “All of ou... Read more

The 4th of July is always a big celebration for Americans. It’s a day filled with fireworks, barbeques, parades, and more. Have you ever stopped to think about what had to happen in order for us to celebrate on this holiday? On Independence Day, we celebrate the day our Founding Fathers daringly took steps of defiance to separate the colonies from the British monarchy and tyrannical government. They had a vision of a nation governed by the people, for the people. They wrote in the Declaration of... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released the following statement after voting against Speaker Pelosi’s infrastructure bill, which focuses more on implementing policies from the Green New Deal than rebuilding America’s crumbling infrastructure. “Our infrastructure is in desperate need of investment, but H.R. 2 leaves rural America in the dust,” Mullin said. “Rather than focusing on rebuilding our roads, bridges and waterways, Pelosi Democrats are using this bill to try to force their Green N... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) today introduced the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, which would encourage and promote the construction of energy infrastructure across border lines with our North American neighbors. “Energy production in the United States plays a vital role in our country’s job creation and economic growth,” Mullin said. “This legislation simplifies the construction and operation of energy facilities that cross international borders. It restructures the pr... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released the following statement after the passing of Tulsa Police Sgt. Craig Johnson who was shot multiple times during a traffic stop Monday morning. Tulsa Police Officer Aurash Zarkeshan, who was also shot numerous times, is in critical condition. “Just as we are responsible for what we say, the media is also responsible for what they say. With the national media painting law enforcement as our enemy, I truly believe the blood of the two officers shot in c... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1425, which would give the federal government the power to set prices for prescription drugs and cause fewer cures and treatments to come to the market. “Pelosi Democrats can’t let a crisis go to waste and they’re using the COVID-19 pandemic to push their radical, socialist agenda,” Mullin said. “This legislation would move us towards government-controlled health care, force the government to pick win... Read more