WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023: Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 22, Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act. Cole supported the legislation. "For two years, the Biden Administration has assaulted American energy independence and undermined our national security by draining our emergency energy reserves to the lowest level in almost four decades," said Cole. "The sole p more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023: Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) issued the following statements after reintroducing the Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act to address the long-term solvency of Social Security. Cole has been a lead sponsor of the bill's introduction for six consecutive Congresses. According to the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees 2022 Annual Report, absent policy changes, Social Security's combined trus more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: The House Republican Conference elected Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) to chair the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee in the 118th Congress. "I am deeply honored that my colleagues have chosen me to lead the Science, Space, and Technology Committee," Lucas said. "Our Committee's work ensures the United States remains the world's leader in science and technology and stays competitive in the global economy. As Chairman, I'm looking forward to getting r more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 13 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023, and letter: Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), along with nine of their colleagues, sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland requesting an extension to delay the final rule that will list the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act. The Members suggested April 1 be the new deadline, which is before the primary nesting season of the bird. If this request isn't granted  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives adopted H.Res. 11- Establishing the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party: "Addressing the generational threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party is not a Republican issue or a Democrat issue- it's an American issue. From the coverup and deception of COVID-19 to the threats and vulnera more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in support of H.R. 22- the Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act: "In the wake of a politically-motivated, multi-country oil embargo that contributed to then-record high fuel prices, global energy shortages, and American energy security concerns, Congress established the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Since i more PR