Congressman Markwayne Mullin

Representing the 2nd District of Oklahoma
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Mar 13, 2014 Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 13, 2014

WASHINGTON – Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) voted in support of two measures this week that respond to the President’s continual acts of executive overreach.

H.R. 4138, the Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congressional Enactments of the Law (ENFORCE the Law) Act of 2014 passed the House yesterday by a vote of 233-181. Through H.R. 4138, the House or Senate can authorize a lawsuit against the President when there is a failure to enforce policy that has been passed by Congress and signed into law.

Feb 27, 2014 Press Release

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February 26, 2014

WASHINGTON – Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) today voted for legislation to prohibit for one year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from amending rules and regulations pertaining to 501(c)(4) groups.

The legislation, H.R. 3865, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 243-176.

Jul 29, 2013 Press Release

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July 29, 2013

 

Congressman Mullin Announces Town Halls for August 8-9

Meetings to be held in Nowata, Craig, Rogers, Mayes, Delaware, Adair and Ottawa Counties

 

MUSKOGEE – Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) announced today he will hold town hall meetings on August 8-9.

Apr 12, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Mullin’s Academy Day Set For April 20th

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MUSKOGEE – DATE- Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) will host a Congressional Service Academy information session for Second District students interested in applying to one of the nation’s service academies.
Apr 12, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Mullin votes to create jobs in the Energy sector

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Washington D.C. – April 11th, 2013 – This week the House of Representatives passed H.R.678, The Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act by a vote of 416-7.

H.R. 678, sponsored by Representative Scott Tipton (R-CO), would expand the production of hydropower on Bureau of Reclamation canals by easing the regulatory burden placed on hydropower and reducing administrative costs for small canal and pipeline projects.

Apr 10, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and co-sponsor Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) today introduced legislation to protect gasoline can manufacturers from frivolous lawsuits. These companies are vulnerable to litigation due to the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s failure to issue safety standards for their product. The bill would mandate safety standards so that gas can companies can obtain liability insurance to defend themselves against baseless lawsuits. Cole previously introduced the legislation last year.
Apr 10, 2013 Press Release
“President Obama’s budget is another example of how Washington D.C. just doesn’t get it. The President’s budget attempts to find savings on the backs of our senior citizens by taking away billions of dollars from Medicare.
Apr 9, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Mullin to Present Purple Heart Award And Host Veterans Appreciation Ceremony

MUSKOGEE – April 9, 2013 – Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) will present a Purple Heart to Tahlequah Veteran Paul Phillips in a special ceremony on Friday, April 19.

The ceremony will be held at Go Ye Village, 1201 W. 4th Street, Tahlequah, OK at 11 a.m. and will include a tribute to all military veterans. The public is welcome to attend. Veterans are encouraged to attend and be recognized for their service.

Apr 5, 2013 Press Release
Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) is finishing up two weeks of work in the Second District that included town hall meetings, touring construction of the Keystone XL pipeline project, and visits to other infrastructure in the district and important to area residents.
Apr 1, 2013 Editorial
April is the Month of the Military Child, established to highlight the important role children play in the Armed Forces community. Particularly during this month, as a state and as a community, we should acknowledge the courage of these children who serve their country in their own unique ways.