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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.
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Mullin criticizes Harris' stance change on fracking during Senate speech
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) delivered remarks on the Senate floor yesterday in favor of the Protecting American Energy Production Act following Vice President Kamala Harris’ shift in stance on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) policy. Mullin emphasized the importance of American energy independence to reduce costs for consumers and to supply both the nation and its allies with cleaner, more affordable energy.
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Mullin criticizes Schumer's political move ahead of presidential election
Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released a statement reaffirming his support for nationwide access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and denouncing Senate Democrats’ recent vote, which he described as fear-mongering ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
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Senator Mullin announces deadline for service academy nominations
The office of U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) is accepting applications for service academy nominations to four of the five service academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.
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Senator Mullin responds to House report on Afghanistan withdrawal
Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released a statement in response to the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Majority report on the 2021 withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
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Senator Mullin engages Northwest Oklahoma communities during 'Community Conversations' tour
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) engaged with community leaders, constituents, and local elected officials in Northwest Oklahoma. The senator visited Medford, Cherokee, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, and Fairview to hold ‘Community Conversations’ on his work in Washington and Oklahoma. Topics ranged from inflation and agriculture to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the border crisis.
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Senator Markwayne Mullin hosts discussions across southwest Oklahoma
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) spent the day in southwest Oklahoma hosting “Community Conversations” with community leaders, constituents, law enforcement, state officials, and business owners in Cheyenne, Elk City, Mangum, and Hollis as part of a busy in-state work period.
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Mullin calls for accountability on anniversary of Abbey Gate attack
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) has issued a statement marking the third anniversary of the Abbey Gate terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan. The attack, which occurred during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, resulted in the deaths of 13 American servicemembers.