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Last week, the House passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act. This is the single most important piece of legislation to come out of the Armed Services committees annually. This year’s legislation is named after Senator Inhofe, in honor of his tremendous legacy of serving on this committee and advocating for our servicemembers and the safety and security of our nation. The House and Senate both passed their respective versions earlier this year, and lawmakers have since been discussing the differences.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. This legislation overturns Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, works to counter China, increases defense funding to keep pace with inflation, and provides a 4.6% pay raise for our servicemembers. Furthermore, Republicans in Congress were successful in eliminating many unrelated defense items from this legislation. Congresswoman Bice was successful in adding over 30 provisions to this year’s NDAA.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Frank Lucas (OK-03), Tom Cole (OK-04), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), and Kevin Hern (OK-01) released the following statement in honor of the passage of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Washington, D.C.- Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement after today's vote:
As we approach the end of the year, which means the end of the 117th Congress, both the House and Senate are left with major pieces of legislative work incomplete. Democrats control the process in both the House and Senate, and one-party rule has led us to this stalemate.
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) introduced the Department of Energy Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation that would empower the Department of Energy (DOE) to strengthen its efforts to support R&D of clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Our already struggling economy may face more challenges this holiday season due to a potential railroad strike. As you may know, in September, freight rail companies and unions formed a deal with the help of the Biden Administration. The deal then went to the unions’ membership for negotiations, which has been going on for the last three months. Recently, The International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers, which represents about 30% of the freight rail workforce rejected the latest agreement.
Thanksgiving serves as a time to reflect on what matters most, by gathering with loved ones and celebrating the blessings of the last year. It also reminds us of how fortunate we are to live in the United States – a country built on freedom and opportunity. This sentiment was furthered in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a holiday, using it as a step toward reuniting our country during the hardships of the Civil War. Thanksgiving is a time to put our differences aside and reflect on our American traditions.
Our economy runs on diesel. It’s used to fuel trucks, ships, trains, and other forms of transportation and construction machinery that are crucial to a functioning supply chain. It allows truckers and farmers to do their critical job, keeping food on shelves and delivering daily necessities to American families. Unfortunately, Biden’s rush to implement his green agenda has jeopardized our economic stability yet again. Diesel prices are nearly 50% higher than this time last year and our reserves are at the lowest level since 1951.
Veterans Day honors the men and women who have bravely and selflessly served our homeland throughout history, including those among us today, those who have sustained perpetual injuries both physically and mentally, and those who did not make it home. It’s days like these that we put differences aside and come together, as one nation under God, for the greater good of the country.