Stephanie I. Bice

Restoring Reliability, Safety and Confidence to American Air Travel Restoring Reliability, Safety and Confidence to American Air Travel Not long ago, flying in the United States symbolized efficiency, civility, and confidence in a system that works. Today, delays, Democratic-driven shutdowns, close…

The True Meaning of Memorial Day The True Meaning of Memorial Day Today, on Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Across Oklahoma and the United States, flags are flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, wreaths are laid, and…

Restoring Security at Our Southern Border Restoring Security at Our Southern Border For four years under the Biden Administration, our country faced the worst border crisis in history. Drug smugglers, human traffickers, and criminal organizations took advantage of weak enforcement, putting…

CASHLESS BAIL REPORTING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3507] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CASHLESS BAIL…

Honoring the Men and Women in Law Enforcement Honoring the Men and Women in Law Enforcement This week is National Police Week, a time to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who work every day to keep our communities safe. Across Oklahoma and the nation, officers put their lives on the…

Celebrating National Small Business Week Celebrating National Small Business Week This week is National Small Business Week, a time to recognize how important entrepreneurs are to our communities. In Oklahoma and across the nation, small businesses are the backbone of our economy by driving…

INCREASE IN RETIREMENT AGE OF UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE OFFICERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3116-H3117] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Marking the 31st Anniversary Marking the 31st Anniversary April 19, 1995, is a day that forever changed Oklahoma City, our state, and our nation. This year marks the 31st anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, a tragic act of domestic terrorism that took 168 innocent…

What to Know This Tax Season What to Know This Tax Season Wednesday, April 15th, is Tax Day, but Republicans and President Trump are working to turn what is often a burden into more relief and simplicity for American families. Through the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, we are focused on putting…

Operation Epic Fury Operation Epic Fury Over the weekend, President Trump authorized Operation Epic Fury, a joint combat operation conducted alongside our partner forces against the Iranian regime. This decision was not made lightly and was launched after numerous attempts by American leadership to…

HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [House] [Page H2287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HOUR OF…

Trump Accounts for the Next Generation Trump Accounts for the Next Generation Midway through last year, President Trump signed the Working Families Tax Cut legislation into law. This sweeping legislation extended the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and delivered new tax relief for millions of…

SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CONGRESSIONAL TIME CAPSULE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2046-H2048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

One Year of Results Under President Trump One Year of Results Under President Trump Last week marked one year of the Trump Administration, and despite inheriting numerous challenges from the previous administration, President Trump has enacted an incredible turnaround for the country. His focus, as…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7148, CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026; AND FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1185-H1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

HONORING COLONEL CHARLES "CHUCK" DeBELLEVUE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H724] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

The Importance of the FY26 NDAA The Importance of the FY26 NDAA The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026 ensures we have a ready, capable, and lethal fighting force to deter our adversaries. It fulfills an agenda of “Peace through Strength” and reflects our ongoing work to…

Clarifying Student Loan Caps Clarifying Student Loan Caps Nurses, physician assistants, physical therapists, and the healthcare workforce are the backbone of our healthcare system, and they deserve our thanks. Without their hard work and dedication, our hospitals and health system would cease to…

Giving Thanks Giving Thanks As we approach Thanksgiving, it is a time for us to reflect on what matters most. This is a moment for gratitude and for spending time with loved ones. We are also reminded of how fortunate we are to live in the United States, a country built on freedom and opportunity.…

Deeper Dive into Last Weeks Funding Bill Deeper Dive into Last Weeks Funding Bill After 43 days of a Democrat-driven shutdown, the government finally reopened last week. This legislation was identical to a package that Republican leadership offered in the Senate weeks ago, showing that this entire…

Time to LOCK THE CLOCK? Time to LOCK THE CLOCK? Early Sunday morning, Americans participated in the dreaded bi-annual changing of the clocks. Much debate has occurred in Congress and in state governments over the years as to whether or not we should bother changing our clocks. The pros and cons are…

Where We Stand in the Shutdown Where We Stand in the Shutdown On September 19, 2025, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, a temporary continuing resolution which would fund the government until November 21, 2025. Nearly…

Reflection on Charlie Kirk Reflection on Charlie Kirk The last week has been tough for our nation. It is impossible to ignore the recent trend of targeted political violence. In the last year, we have seen two attempts on the life of President Trump, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the…

REPEAL REQUIREMENT FOR CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE TO PREPARE ANNOTATED CONSTITUTION AND SUPPLEMENTS IN HARDBOUND VERSION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1345-H1347] From the…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR WALK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…

FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1102-H1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

CELEBRATING MAJOR SUZANNE MULET Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)] [House] [Page H7124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…