OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * U.S. District Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Oklahoma's Unconstitutional HB 4156 The law was enjoined last year pursuant to a request from the United States. Oklahoma has been temporarily restrained from enforcing H.B. 4156. OKLAHOMA CITY - In a victory for immigrants' rights, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahom more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Air Force seeks partner for commercialized on-base lodging ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with plans to transition on-base lodging at 58 installations across the U.S. and its territories to a commercial partner through the Commercial On-Base Lodging initiative.  The service is seeking a national hotel partner for a 50-year lease to ensure long-term sustainment and revitaliza more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Bill on Retirement Fairness Passes Out of Committee Washington, DC - At today's Financial Services Committee markup, the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act passed out of committee. Representatives Frank D. Lucas (R-OK), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Bill Foster (D-IL), and Andy Barr (R-KY) introduced H.R. 1013, the Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educationa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole, Davids Announce Congressional Native American Caucus Vice Chairs for the 119th Congress | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email), Zac Donley (link sends email) Washington, D.C. - Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (D-KS), announced the new Vice Chairs of the Caucus. Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) will se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Mullin Slams Democrats for Ignoring Biden's Health Decline, Highlights President Trump Restoring Peace Through Strength on Fox News Washington, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined Fox News' "The Will Cain Show" at the Pentagonto discuss the cover up of President Biden's health decline amid his recent announcement as well as President Trump's call with Pres more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * Record-Breaking 11th SelectUSA Investment Summit Concludes Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Office of Public Affairs publicaffairs@doc.gov (link sends email) Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce held the 11th SelectUSA Investment Summit which was the largest Investment Summit in its history with over 5,500 attendees spanning over a record 100+ international markets and over 1,100 economic developer more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Mullin Introduces Black Vulture Relief Act to Protect the Livelihoods of Farmers and Ranchers Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), along with SenatorsTommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO), introduced the Black Vulture Relief Act of 2025 which would allow farmers and ranchers the ability to protect their livestock when threatened by predatory animals w more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 217, Communities Helping Invest through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans Act of 2025, or the CHIP IN for Veterans Act, a bipartisan bill that strengthens and expands a proven program to deliver modern healthcare  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 19, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 217, the CHIP IN for Veterans Act, as amended. Now more than ever, VA needs flexibility and creative methods to address its infrastructure needs. This legislation extends through 2031 a pilot program that allows VA to accept d more PR