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Republicans were nearly unanimous this week in approving the rules Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) negotiated with his conference’s hardline conservatives, but already it’s clear that one of the concessions he made — if it stays in place — will be challenged by mainstream Republicans members, including some from the Oklahoma delegation.
House Republicans argued Democrats will "weaponize" the U.S. Supreme Court amid "dangerous" calls to pack the Court, during a Wednesday press conference in support of a constitutional amendment to maintain the number of justices at nine.
"What the Democrats are trying to do now in the Senate to change the Supreme Court, to pack the Supreme Court, shakes the very foundation that our country was founded on, and it destroys the Constitution," Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C. said during the press conference.
Washington, D.C. - This week, the House Republican Steering Committee selected Congresswoman Stephanie Bice to serve on the powerful House Committee on Appropriations. The Appropriations Committee controls discretionary spending and has oversight over the expenditures made by the federal government.
Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:
Last week, the American people saw Democracy at work. Although it can be messy sometimes, that is how our nation’s founders intended Congress to function. We emerged with a strong Speaker of the House and a rules package without concessions, but with great conservative wins. I voted each time for Kevin McCarthy because he is best prepared to lead the Republican majority. Oklahomans elected me to provide a check and balance on the Biden Administration and to find solutions to the numerous problems facing our nation, and I’m committed to doing just that.
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) released the following statement on the after Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) was appointed Chairman of the House Rules Committee and Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) was appointed Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Stephanie Bice reintroduced the Save America’s Valuable Energy Act. This legislation ensures that crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve does not flow to companies that are headquartered in countries listed under the State Department’s Defense Trade Control Country Policies List, which includes: Belarus, Burma, China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. In addition, this legislation prevents the sale of crude from the SPR to entities headquartered in Russia. This comes after the U.S.
Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives elected Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.
“Democracy is messy. I am grateful that my House colleagues voted to elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House of Representatives. He is the best candidate to lead the Republican majority in the 118th Congress. Oklahomans elected me to provide a check and balance on the Biden Administration and to find solutions to the problems our nation is facing. It is time to get to work.”
As this year comes to an end, I’ve taken time to reflect on my first term in the United States Congress. Two years ago, I came to Washington as the Freshman Class President eager to learn and lead. Although, we were in the minority, and under different circumstances due to COVID-19 shutdowns and protocols, it’s been exciting to witness the People’s House slowly come back to life. I’ve been able to have productive constituent meetings in Washington while also visiting dozens of organizations around Oklahoma’s Fifth District.
Washington, D.C. — Representative Stephanie Bice (OK-05) issued the following statement after the passage of the FY 2023 omnibus spending package:
The most wonderful time of the year is in full swing. Americans across the country are last minute gift shopping, cooking festive meals, and traveling to visit family. Although this is typically a joyous and busy time for many, it’s important to pause and remember the true meaning of Christmas.