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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Friday September 13, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Congressman Josh Brecheen Votes to Take on the WHO, Protect Oklahoma Farmland from China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Josh Brecheen voted in favor of several bills this week that take on the rising threat of China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Congressman Brecheen voted in favor of the following: HR 1425, No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act, which ensures that any World Health Organization (WHO) pandemic agreement that affects the U.S. must first be ratified by the Sena  more

Lankford Emphasizes TCJA's Benefits for Families and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Senator James Lankford (R-OK), member of the Senate Finance Committee, today emphasized the critical impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on American families and small businesses during a hearing on the 2025 tax policy debate and tax avoidance strategies. Witnesses for the hearing included Jeff Brabant, Vice President, Federal Government Relations, NFIB; Daniel Bunn, President and CEO, The Tax F  more

Rep. Cole Votes to Stand Up Against Communist China
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: This week, a series of bills that combat the growing threat of Communist China were brought to the House Floor. These bills include: * H.R. 554 - The Tawain Conflict Deterrence Act * H.R. 510 - The Chinese Currency Accountability Act * H.R. 7980 - The End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act * H.R. 7589 - The Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Se  more

U.S. Service Academy Nomination Applications Due October 11th
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: 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  more