This past week, on Veterans Day, I had the honor of presenting Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart, and other medals and commendations to two different U.S. Army veterans. In both cases, the soldiers never received the medals they earned during their wartime service – something that our team is finding to be somewhat common during World War II and the Vietnam era. My office is always happy to help veterans, from any branch of service, who earned medals during their time in service but for some reason n... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) presented Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and other medals and commendations to two different U.S. Army veterans on Veterans Day. In both cases, the soldiers had never received the medals they earned during their wartime service – something Mullin said is somewhat common during World War II and the Vietnam era. At a ceremony in Okmulgee, a Bronze Star was given to 1st Sergeant Amos Starr, a Vietnam veteran. Later that afternoon, Mullin posthumously presented the... Read more

The Cherokee Nation honored Sgt. William Barnes with the “Medal of Patriotism” in a ceremony Tuesday at the Cherokee Nation Veterans Center in Tahlequah. The ceremony also included a dedication of the refurbished Cherokee Warrior Memorial. “Every year, we gather to celebrate our military heroes and service veterans like Sgt. William Barnes, who served our country so bravely in Desert Storm. As Cherokees, we all have a family member who has served and we owe each and every one of them our utmost ... Read more

It is no secret that change often takes a very long time in our nation’s capital. A member of Congress could work on one bill for their entire career before seeing it pass on the House floor. Even fewer bills pass the Senate and get signed into law. On Thursday, the House passed a bill that has been over ten years in the making. The Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform (STRR) Act of 2015 authorizes federal highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs for the next six year... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) today issued the following statement after President Barack Obama rejected the application for the completion of the Keystone XL oil pipeline: “For over seven years, the president made a deliberate effort to block the completion of the Keystone XL pipeline, an important job creating project that has benefited Oklahomans. With his decision today, the president has continued his pattern of turning his back on struggling Americans and played into the hands of po... Read more

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a six year federal highway funding bill through the chamber on Thursday. The bill, the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform (STRR) Act of 2015 (H.R. 3763), contained provisions offered by Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) that permanently fix regulatory conflicts over the accepted size of informational highway signs and support U.S. automobile manufacturers. Mullin’s amendment to H.R. 3763 that allows churches and civic groups to maintai... Read more

2015 Veterans Day Events Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) will participate in the following events on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015: Okmulgee High School Veterans Day Program Congressman Mullin will speak at the school’s Veterans Day program 9:45 -10:45 a.m. Okmulgee High School, Clell Warriner Auditorium, 415 W. 3rd St., Okmulgee, OK Bronze Star Presentation & Veterans Day Program Congressman Mullin will present the Bronze Star to Vietnam Veteran Amos Starr 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OSU Institute ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) reminded veterans that they should not have to pay or be asked to pay any person or group to help with casework involving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “Veterans do not have to pay anyone to handle casework on their behalf,” Mullin emphasized. “My congressional office helps veterans every single day at absolutely no cost. Aside from legal casework, there is no reason for a veteran to pay for a case involving their benefits, records or any othe... Read more

Oklahoma is a special place because so many of our sons and daughters answer the call to serve our country and our state. They are willing to be part of something greater than themselves. And when an Oklahoman makes that commitment, it is not just that soldier, airman, sailor or marine who is answering the call to serve – it is their entire family. November is Military Family Appreciation Month. It is a time when we appreciate those who are standing beside the service member, supporting them and... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) voted on Wednesday to block the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 from advancing through the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, a two-year budget agreement, passed by a vote of 266-167. The agreement lifts federal spending caps that were signed into law as part of the Budget Control Act of 2011 by $80 billion over the next two years and pushes the debt limit through March of 2017. The current national debt is approximately $18.4 trillion. “Congress must mak... Read more