WASHINGTON, April 11 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is welcoming this week's Steering Committee and Conference votes making Congressman Tom Cole of Oklahoma the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, tasked with next year's appropriations. "I am delighted to welcome the appointment of my close friend Tom Cole as the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, perhaps in some ways the most importa  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Josh Brecheen issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 7888 - "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act." "Benjamin Franklin wisely once said, 'Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.' I could not support this two-year reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that co  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Sens. Roger Marshall, M.D. and Steve Daines (R-MT) in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) in the Senate to challenge the Biden Administration's rule that would jam additional burdensome regulations on new and existing oil production in Oklahoma. President Biden's pile-on of new regulatory burdens on our oil producers would significantly increa  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced new staff changes to his D.C. staff. With Congressman Cole's current Chief of Staff beginning a new role with the House Appropriations Committee, Will McPherson will be promoted to become Congressman Cole's Chief of Staff. Will, a University of Oklahoma alumni and former Governor Fallin staffer, started his career in Congressman Cole's office in   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) officially announced his intention to run for the House Financial Services Committee chair. "Since Chairman McHenry's announcement to retire late last year, I have been approached by several of my colleagues who have encouraged me to seek the Financial Services Committee Chairmanship. With 30 years of experience on the Financial Services Committee in  more