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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Friday August 19, 2022 ( 3 items )  

Rep. Mullin Hosts Panel on Importance of American Energy Independence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2022: Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, moderated a panel today on the importance of American energy independence and its direct correlation to our national security. The discussion focused on how our nation's adversaries use energy access as a threat, and how American exports will pave the way to global stabilization. "Ameri  more

Rep. Takano: Committee Launches New Effort Focused on Reproductive Healthcare Access for America Veterans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Subcommittee on Health Chairwoman Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) announced a new Committee effort focused on reproductive healthcare access for America's veterans. The initiative kicked off with multiple oversight visits and listening sessions in Oklahoma and Texas, where Committee M  more

Sen. Inhofe Joins Bill Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Abortions for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) cosponsored the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act, which was introduced by Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kans.) and would prohibit any employee or contractor with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) from transporting any illegal immigrant across state lines for the purpose of procuring an aborti  more