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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Friday March 28, 2025 ( 5 items )  

Bice Celebrates the Passage of Her Legislation to Overturn Burdensome Biden-Era Regulations
WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * Bice Celebrates the Passage of her Legislation to Overturn Burdensome Biden-Era Regulations Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Bice celebrated the bipartisan House passage of her legislation H.J.Resolution 24. The resolution permanently overturns burdensome regulations on walk-in coolers and freezers from the previous Administration. At the tail end of the Biden Administrat  more

Cole Mourns the Passing of Wes Watkins
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Mourns the Passing of Wes Watkins | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after hearing about the passing of Wes Watkins: "I was deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of my dear friend and distinguished public servant, Wes Watkins of Stillwater, Oklahoma. "Wes was a re  more

Cole Secures Economic Assistance for Farmers in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Secures Economic Assistance for Farmers in Oklahoma | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that he has secured a total of $10 billion for economic assistance for farmers through his legislation, the American Relief Act. An estimated total of over $230 million of that dollar amount will go to farmers and produce  more

Lankford, Cotton Introduce Bill to Keep Contraband Cellphones Out of Jails
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford, Cotton Introduce Bill to Keep Contraband Cellphones Out of Jails Washington, DC -- Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) yesterday introduced the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025, legislation which would prevent inmates from using contraband cellphones in prisons by allowing state and federal prisons to use cellphone jamming technology. Congressman David Kustof  more

RELEASE: Mullin, Padilla Reintroduce Bill Strengthening Cybersecurity for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Mullin, Padilla Reintroduce Bill Strengthening Cybersecurity for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) reintroduced the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act to strengthen the cybersecurity protocols for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, also known as the 988 Lifeline, in response to previous  more