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Senator Mullin comments on continuing resolution vote
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma has expressed his views following a vote on the Continuing Resolution intended to maintain government funding.
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Bipartisan bill designating bald eagle as U.S. national bird heads to President
U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin, Amy Klobuchar, Cynthia Lummis, and Tina Smith have announced that their bipartisan legislation to designate the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States has passed both chambers of Congress.
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Mullin discusses Trump cabinet picks' readiness for confirmation
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin recently appeared on Fox News's "America’s Newsroom" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet selections and their paths to confirmation.
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Senator Mullin hosts telephone town hall for Oklahoma residents
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin will hold a live telephone town hall for Oklahomans on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 pm CT.
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Senator Mullin defends Hegseth and criticizes media during CNN interview
On Sunday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin appeared on CNN's State of the Union with Jake Tapper to discuss various topics, including President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks and developments in the Syrian Civil War.
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Senators urge Biden administration to reconsider plastics treaty approach
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma has joined forces with U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, alongside 18 other Senate Republicans, in urging the Biden administration to reconsider its stance on manufacturing constraints...
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New VA medical center in Tulsa named after late Senator Jim Inhofe
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a bill proposed by Senators Markwayne Mullin and James Lankford, both Republicans from Oklahoma, to name the new Veterans Administration medical center in Tulsa after the late Senator Jim Inhofe.
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Mullin supports Thune as new Senate majority leader
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma has expressed his support for South Dakota Republican Senator John Thune, who was recently chosen as the new Senate Majority Leader.
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Senators advocate for special diabetes program renewal amid rising healthcare costs
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has joined a bipartisan effort led by Senate Diabetes Caucus co-chairs Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to push for the reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program (SDP).
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Lawmakers file amicus briefs against FHWA emissions regulation
In November 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) implemented a rule mandating state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to track greenhouse gas emissions on highways and establish decreasing targets....
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Republican senators criticize Biden-Harris immigration policies in joint letter
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, along with Senator Jim Risch and nine other Senate Republicans, have addressed a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Republican Senators propose cutting U.N. funds over potential restrictions on Israel
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, representing Oklahoma, has joined forces with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch from Idaho and 26 other Republican senators to announce the introduction of the Stand with Israel Act. This legislative move aims to cut U.S. funding to United Nations agencies that take actions such as expelling, downgrading, or suspending Israel's participation. The bill is a counterpart to House bill HR 9394, spearheaded by Representative Mike Lawler of New York.
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Senators demand DOJ action on non-citizen voter registration issues
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, along with Senators Ted Cruz and Bill Hagerty, Representative Andy Biggs, and other Republican colleagues, has raised concerns over the Department of Justice's handling of non-citizens registered to vote in U.S. elections. They sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighting their dissatisfaction with the DOJ's lack of response to previous inquiries.
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Lawmakers challenge FHWA's greenhouse gas emissions rule in court
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin, alongside 30 other lawmakers, has submitted a bicameral amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The brief challenges a rule from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) that mandates state transportation departments and metropolitan planning organizations to measure greenhouse gas emissions on highways and set decreasing targets for these emissions.
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Mullin and Lankford urge EPA to reconsider proposed WTE facility regulations
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works’ Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee, along with Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), has sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. The letter expresses concern over a proposed rule concerning waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities.
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Mullin votes against continuing resolution due to lack of appropriations bills
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) voted against a Continuing Resolution (CR) intended to extend the government funding deadline to December 20, 2024. This decision came after Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), did not bring any appropriations bills to the Senate floor on time.
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Senators urge reversal of new rule prioritizing senior services based on gender identity
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has led his colleagues in expressing concerns over a recent regulation by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The new rule requires states to prioritize delivering Older Americans Act meal and support services based on individuals' sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Senator Mullin questions Senate Democrats' stance on fracking
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has responded to a recent op-ed in the Wall Street Journal with a letter to the editor, emphasizing the significance of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for supporting allies and maintaining low energy costs.
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OSU receives $5.5 million from NIST for weather prediction enhancement
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded Oklahoma State University (OSU) $5.5 million as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. The funding aims to enhance understanding of local weather systems in the lower atmosphere, facilitating the safe integration of small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Advanced Air Mobility aircraft into the National Airspace System.
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Senators criticize Biden-Harris administration over FAFSA delays
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) in introducing a resolution to condemn the Biden-Harris administration’s rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 school year. The resolution criticizes the problematic rollout, calls for the Department of Education (ED) to identify and fix any issues for this year, and requests leaders to testify before congressional committees regarding the rollout.