U.S. Reps. Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Lamar Smith (TX-21), and Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) introduced a bill on Friday to bring transparency and accountability to the federal rulemaking process. The bill, the Preventing Overreach Within the Executive Rulemaking System (POWERS) Act (H.R. 4636), requires federal agencies to respond to Congressional inquiries during the rulemaking process. The POWERS Act amends the Administrative Procedure Act of 1946, which outlines the way in which federal agencies ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) introduced a bill on Friday to stop federal agencies from overstepping Congress. Mullin’s bill, the Preventing Overreach Within the Executive Rulemaking System (POWERS) Act, makes important changes to the current regulatory process. “The lawmaking process should be simple: the legislative branch writes the laws, and the executive branch enforces them. But over the past several years, the executive branch has grown out of control,” said Mullin. “The POWERS Act... Read more

It was recently discovered that a suicide hotline operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) sent crisis calls from some veterans to voicemail. This is unacceptable and shameful. Our veterans, our nation’s heroes, deserve better. After the discovery was made, the VA assured Congress it was taking steps to fix the problem. We have been told that the department is updating its technology and hiring more staff, so all calls will be answered during peak times. I want all veterans in Oklahom... Read more

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is requesting photos from residents who were impacted by the winter storms that occurred from Dec. 26, 2015, to Jan. 5, 2016. On Feb. 11, 2016, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin’s request for individual assistance for victims of the storms. Now, OEM is asking all residents to send photos of the damage they sustained during the storms, so the department can prepare for an appeal of FEMA’s decision.... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin’s (OK-02) bill to support tourism and empower native communities reached an important milestone in the legislative process on Wednesday. The Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act (H.R. 3477) received a hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. Mullin introduced the NATIVE Act in September 2015, to help make Native American tourism a part of federal U.S. tourism initiatives and pro... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) hosted an event at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Monday to discuss state and federal government responses to the increasing number of suicides committed by veterans. Mullin hosted the event with special guests State Senator Frank Simpson (District 14) and State Representative Dustin Roberts (District 21). “We owe no greater debt than to the men and women who have put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms. When our veterans signed up for service, they... Read more

On Feb. 13, 2016, we lost one of the most important protectors of our Constitution and our values. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia served on our highest court for thirty years. He was a true guardian of the vision our founding fathers set for the United States. Justice Scalia was an unwavering protector of life, defender of states’ rights, and believer in the rule of law. I am deeply saddened by the loss of this man – not only for what his absence means in the short term but for the profoun... Read more

As Americans, we celebrate that we are a nation made up of people from all backgrounds. We are a strong nation because of the contributions made by each individual. But we are also a nation of laws, and our laws must be followed. We’ve known for a long time that our immigration system is broken. We need to address illegal immigration into the United States. But before we do anything, we must secure our borders and enforce the laws that are already on the books. The president has attempted to go ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) issued the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin’s request for federal assistance for individuals impacted by the severe winter storms the Second Congressional District experienced from Dec. 26, 2015, to Jan. 5, 2016. “I have seen firsthand the devastation experienced by families and businesses across our district. My team on the ground in Oklahoma has spent weeks inside the homes of people w... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) has announced the deadline for the 2016 Congressional Artistic Discovery Contest. All submissions are due by April 7, 2016. The theme for the 2016 competition is “patriotism.” “We have so many talented artists across the Second Congressional District, and the art competition gives these students a chance to have their original artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for an entire year,” Mullin said. “I always enjoy pointing out our winner’s artwork to people wh... Read more