WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 31 to 26. Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY) said, "This comprehensive bill strengthens our economy, makes o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 30 to 26. Energy and Water Development Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) said, "The American people and the world are looking to o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 29 to 25. Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) said, "This bill helps reduce energy costs, protects American jobs, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Josh Brecheen issued the following statement after the passing of former United States Senator Jim Inhofe. "I am very sad to hear of the passing of former Oklahoma United States Senator Jim Inhofe. Jim and his family devoted nearly sixty years of public service for the people of Oklahoma. May the peace that only the Lord can provide be with the Inhofe family during this difficult time," said Co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) released the following statement today on the passing of Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.): "Fierce in his convictions, Senator Inhofe was also kind-spirited. He was a strong advocate for our national defense, the members of our military, and the people of Oklahoma. I'm grateful for my years of working with Jim, particularly on the Senate Armed Services Committee, and I will dear more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release statement on July 9, 2024: * * * Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement after the passing of former United States Senator Jim Inhofe. "Senator Jim Inhofe was a dear friend and mentor, a titan in Oklahoma, and a highly effective leader in DC," said Rep. Hern. "Tammy and I are keeping Kay and the rest of the Inhofe family in our prayers. Jim spent his life in service to his country, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Today, Representative Kevin Hern's (OK-01) Education and Workforce Freedom Act passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee. The legislation would allow 529 plans to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with attending K-12, including homeschooling, and will also expand to include workers obtaining credentials or licenses through career technical/ vocational education.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement on July 9, 2024: * * * Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) issued the following statement in response to the passing of former Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma: "For decades, Jim Inhofe was a champion of transportation issues in Congress, and the Senate never had such a dedicated and tireless advocate for the gen more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released the following statement after the announcement of the passing of Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, a veteran, patriot, family man, Jesus follower, Mayor of Tulsa, Congressman for the First District of Oklahoma, and long-time United States Senator: "Cindy and I are deeply saddened about the loss of Oklahoma's favorite son, Senator Jim Inhofe. We grieve along with our state more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator James "Jim" Inhofe. "Gayle and I are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend, former Senator Jim Inhofe. Jim was the epitome of a public servant. As the longest-serving U.S. Senator in Oklahoma's history, he never wavered in putting Oklahoma and her people first. Throughout his 36 years in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Senator Jim Inhofe: I was saddened to learn this morning that our longtime former colleague, and my good friend, Jim Inhofe, passed away overnight. For nearly three decades, the Senator for Oklahoma lived up to his unique and distinguished middle name: Jim was a Mountain of a man. The people more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the following statement after the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe: "It's fitting that Senator Jim Inhofe's middle name was Mountain -- because that's exactly what he was, not just for our state, but for the nation,"said Sen. Mullin. "Senator Inhofe's tenacity and enduring love for Oklahoma made him a titan in the Senate. He was a tireless advocate, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, chair of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), along with Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX) and Ranking Member Eric Sorensen (D-IL), released legislation to reauthorize NASA. The bill reaffirms our nation's unwavering commitment to  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today released the following statement regarding the passing of former Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe: "Senator Inhofe will be remembered for his love for his family, his country, Oklahoma and flying. Jim's service to his country began with military service and continued in the Oklahoma House of Representatives and the United States Senate. "During his nearly 30 years on Capitol Hill, Jim more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott released the below statement following the passing of former Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe. Senator Rick Scott said, "Ann and I are keeping Kay, the Inhofe family and all who had the honor of working with Jim throughout his decades in public service in our prayers following the news of his passing. Jim was a good friend, a hard worker and a staunch advocate for our nation's security and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Senator Susan Collins released the following statement on the death of former Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK): "Jim Inhofe was a dear friend and a terrific Senator who was deeply dedicated to his family, his state of Oklahoma, and our country. During the years I served with Jim, there was no stronger advocate for strengthening our national security, and his work to support servicemembers is having a lasting impa more PR