Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the passage of the Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity (RACE) for Children Act. “The medical developments in adult cancer treatment drugs are years ahead of the developments for our smaller and more vulnerable pediatric patients,” Mullin said. “The RACE for Children Act aims to close that gap by requiring that regulation catch up with innovation.” “RACE requires that pharmaceutical companies study the effects of oncol... Read more

Roughly six months into the 115th Congress and more than 160 days into President Trump’s first term in the White House, the Republican-led House has passed more than 260 bills and the President has signed more than 40 bills into law. In true form, the People’s House is listening to the people and we hear you. That’s why we’ve passed reforms that make life simpler, easier, and better for veterans, ranchers, farmers, small business owners, job seekers, job creators, and every other American. We im... Read more

Independence Day is one of our country’s greatest celebrations. Americans reportedly eat more than 150 million hot dogs and use more than 285 million pounds of fireworks each year on the Fourth of July while celebrating their independence. It’s an occasion like no other, and if there is one holiday that could unify our country better than any other celebration, I’d be inclined to say that it is Independence Day. When our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, th... Read more

http://bit.ly/2ueR79d Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. (AZ-04), Executive Vice Chairman Scott Tipton (CO-03), Chief Rules Officer Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Chairman Emeritus Steve Pearce (NM-02), Chief Forestry Officer Bruce Westerman (AR-04), GOP Conference Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) and Western Caucus members Rep. Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Rep. Tom Emmer (MN-06), Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05), Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04), Rep. Raúl Labrador (ID-01), Rep. M... Read more

Today, the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force led by Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) released its legislative agenda for the 115th Congress. The agenda includes commonsense, bipartisan legislation to address the opioid epidemic from the perspective of law enforcement, prevention, treatment, and recovery. The bills included in the agenda include Jessie’s Law, the STOP OD Act, the Addiction Recovery Through Family Health Acc... Read more

Since its beginning, America has been known as the land of opportunity. Millions of immigrants left their own homes to find something in our country not readily available in their own: an opportunity to succeed. A large part of that success is defined by having a job. In Oklahoma, just like in all other parts of the country, people want a job that gives them purpose, allows them to provide for their family, and creates a chance for a better life. It’s our job in Congress to make sure the federal... Read more

http://bit.ly/2tyrpx2 The Energy Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today advanced five bills to the full committee for consideration that seek to modernize the nation’s energy infrastructure and promote energy security. “Today’s markup was an important step toward modernizing our nation’s infrastructure and breaking down barriers to job growth and economic development,” said Chairman Upton. “I look forward to engaging with members of the committee to further perfect the bills and ... Read more

Tulsa World Editorial http://bit.ly/2u60egl As parents of five wonderful kids, my wife and I want our children to have attributes that make them good people and we want them to have limitless opportunities. I think all parents do. We all want our kids to make good choices, earn good grades in school, work hard to achieve their goals, and most importantly — live long, healthy lives. Tragically, there are too many parents who don’t get the chance to see their kids live out the hopes they have for... Read more

When Christie and I first decided to enter into public service, our first concern was our family. When we were first honored enough to be able to represent the great state of Oklahoma, one of the first questions asked was: “Are you going to move our kids to Washington?” Our five kids are country kids through and through. Christie’s family and my family are generational in Oklahoma. The decision was easy – we are staying at home. Very often, I get asked how I manage being a Member of Congress and... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) released the following statement after the shooting at the Republican congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, in which House Majority Whip Steve Scalise was injured. “I’m deeply saddened by today’s tragic events at the Republican congressional baseball team practice. While we continue to learn about what took place this morning, one thing is certain: senseless acts of violence like this should never be tolerated.” “I am grateful to the Capitol... Read more