Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) today issued the following statement after the Republican Conference selected U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan (WI-01) as its nominee for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The election is set to take place tomorrow, October 29, 2015: “Paul is the right man for the job. I share his vision for a legislative process that is member-driven and works from the bottom up. I share his vision for individual freedom and a limited federal government, and I respect the inc... Read more

An amendment included in the long-term highway funding bill adopted last week by the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, could help resolve the conflict between federal regulations and state law over the size of exempted church and civic group highway signs. With the help of U.S. Reps. Brian Babin (TX-36) and Rick Nolan (MN-08), both members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) was able to insert lan... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) voted on Friday to prohibit federal funds from going to organizations that perform abortions and repeal some of the most harmful provisions of the president’s health care law, commonly known as Obamacare. The bill, the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015 (H.R. 3762) passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 240-189. H.R. 3762 blocks a large portion of the federal funding received by Planned Parenthood and redirects i... Read more

All of us have deadlines: bills to pay, projects to complete, and assignments to turn in. There are consequences when these deadlines are not met. In Washington, we are facing deadlines that will have extremely serious consequences if Congress does not act. Our federal highway, transit, and road safety programs are only authorized through October 29, 2015. These programs must be authorized by Congress in order to receive funding from the Highway Trust Fund. Congress must act or maintenance on ou... Read more

I receive over 100 letters and emails from constituents across the Second Congressional District every day. Most of these letters and emails include concerns about the extreme overreach we have seen from this president and what his regulations mean for the future of our country. Last week, we were reminded of how our government should work when the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a nationwide stay against the president’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) regulation. I started fighting WO... Read more

This week, my wife, Christie, and I participated in the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s (CCAI) Angels in Adoption. This annual event honors those individuals or groups from across our country selected for making a significant contribution, either through foster care or adoption, to ensuring every child has a permanent home. Also at the event was the Tahlequah family I nominated to be one of CCAI’s 2015 Angels in Adoption, John and Kim Hewett. The Hewetts have created a beautiful ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) made the following statement today after the president signed into law legislation Mullin championed to maintain the current definition of the small-group insurance market and help businesses and their employees access quality and affordable health insurance. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, on Jan. 1, 2016, the definition of a small-group market is set to change from 1-50 employees to 1-100 employees. The bip... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) announced the winning essays in the 2015 Second District Constitution Essay Forum. “We appreciate all of the students who took the time to study our U.S. Constitution in more depth and formulate thoughtful responses to the essay questions.” Mullin said. “We are also grateful to our judges for their time and talents in evaluating the essay submissions.” Middle School Winners: First Place: Sydnee Martin, Bluejacket Public Schools Second Place: Michele Oswald, C... Read more

Our country’s energy policies and infrastructure need an update. Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on legislation to bring part of our energy policy into the present by repealing the crude oil export ban. The current ban on crude oil exports is outdated and is holding our nation back. Lifting the ban on the export of crude oil is about maintaining our standing as a global leader, incentivizing innovation and bringing jobs back to our communities right here in Oklah... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) issued the following statement Wednesday after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 719, a measure to fund the federal government through December 11, 2015. Mullin voted in favor of the stopgap funding bill. “Today the House voted to fund the federal government through December 11, 2015, and avoid a shutdown. “Our nation has learned of the truly deplorable acts committed at Planned Parenthood regional centers, where the body parts of completely innoc... Read more