WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, chair of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) sent a letter to Brenda Mallory, Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), questioning CEQ's withholding of documents relevant to the committee's investigation into a controversial proposed emissions rule by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, chair of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) sent a letter to Elizabeth Rogan, CEO of the Optica Foundation, expressing their concern over recent reporting that Optica has accepted millions of dollars from Huawei -- a China-based company whose operations are restricted in the United States -- to fund research prizes. The r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: To watch or download the exchange click here In a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) hearing, U.S. Senator Angus King pressed Dr. Peter Kaboli, the Executive Director of the Office of Rural Health in the Veterans Health Administration, and Wade Vlosich, the Director of the VA Oklahoma City Heath Care System, about the recent Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) FY2025 budget proposal that would cut more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on May 16, 2024: * * * Today, Congresswoman Bice (R-OK) released the following statement after voting yes on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization. "This legislation is crucial in helping the aviation industry throughout Oklahoma. "This year's FAA reauthorization includes provisions which expand and protect the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (MMAC), which trains about 20,000 air tra more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on May 16, 2024: * * * Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which overwhelmingly passed the United States House of Representatives: "The FAA plays a crucial role in the safety, transparency, and efficiency of our nation's air travel. However, it is also important to note the significant impact the FAA  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: At today's House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) questioned FDIC Chair Gruenberg and Federal Reserve Vice-Chair Barr on the consequences of the Basel Endgame proposal. Specifically, Congressman Lucas brought to attention his concern that the Basel requirements will constrain the capacity of banks to offer central clearing. He has previously pressed this i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which was drafted by Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK), Congressman Ken Calvert (R-CA), Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and Congressman David Joyce (R-OH), passed the United States House of Representatives. This legislation curbs President Biden's misguided decision to pause weapon transfers to our ally, Israel, by forcing the swift delivery of t more PR