The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act (H.R. 1624) on Sept. 28, 2015, to maintain the current definition of the small-group insurance market and to help businesses and 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 bipartisan H.R. 162... Read more

On September 17, 1787, the members of the Constitutional Convention came together one last time to sign our Constitution. With these signatures, Americans were freed from Britain’s tyrannical rule, and our government began to take shape. Our Constitution has stood the test of time. What began as our way of pushing back against an oppressive government has become one of the most well-known pieces of American history. Students across the nation learn those first words of a timeless document—words ... Read more

Bishop Edward Slattery, of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tulsa, was the special guest today of Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) to hear Pope Francis address a joint meeting of the U.S. Congress. Each member of Congress was allowed one guest to be in the U.S. House of Representatives’ chamber to hear the papal address – the first time a pope has spoken to a joint meeting of Congress. The Pope’s speech was also broadcast to the public on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol, where he also made a... Read more

Like business owners in big cities and small towns across Oklahoma, I want my company to provide good health insurance because it helps us attract and retain the best employees. But Obamacare makes this very hard. And, it is about to become even harder. In the new year, Obamacare’s employer mandate will go into full effect, and that could have serious consequences for small businesses and their employees across Oklahoma. Businesses with 100 or more full time employees will be required to provide... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) voted on Friday to prohibit Planned Parenthood from receiving any federal funding, citing disgust and outrage over videos that have surfaced detailing the horrific behavior at Planned Parenthood regional centers. The bill to block funding for Planned Parenthood (H.R. 3134) prohibits the organization from receiving any federal funding for the next year unless it certifies it will not perform abortions or provide funding to any other organization that performs ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) today issued the following statement after the House Committee on Energy and Commerce approved H.R. 702, a bill that allows the United States to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions: “The current ban on U.S. crude oil exports is outdated, and it is holding us back. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle can agree that policies that restrict the United States from competing in the global market harm our economy. “Instead of supporting the bipartisan eff... Read more

On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was on a service call for Mullin Plumbing. When the first plane crash was reported, my customer pulled me from my work and told me I needed to see something. We stood in front of the television and neither of us knew what to say. Most of us can remember where we were when we heard that planes had crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the field in Pennsylvania. And we can remember the days that followed— the sadness we felt for the loss of ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) voted on Friday to block President Obama’s proposed nuclear agreement with Iran and prohibit the administration from lifting current sanctions on the country until January 21, 2017. “The president is pushing a deal that is bad for the United States and bad for our allies,” said Mullin. “Like me, the people of Oklahoma overwhelmingly disapprove of this deal, and I am working to protect them and their families from the president’s dangerous actions.” On Thursda... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) introduced a bill on Thursday to create jobs and support businesses in Native American communities. The bill, the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act (H.R. 3477) integrates Native American tourism with federal United States tourism initiatives to promote the cultural assets of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. “Native American culture is known and celebrated among Oklahomans, and it is important that we ... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) reminded any student interested in participating in the 2015 Second District Constitution Essay Forum about the upcoming due date for entries. The essay forum is open to all middle school (6th – 8th grade) and high school (9th – 12th grade) students from the Second District. Public, private and homeschool students are invited to submit an essay answering this year’s forum question. All entries are due to Mullin’s Muskogee office by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2015... Read more