On Thursday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted yes on H.R.6938, Appropriations Minibus: Commerce, Justice, & Science, Energy & Water Development, and Interior & Environment.
Remember, the Democrat controlled Senate in 2024 did not pass a single appropriations bill. The Republican Senate, however, is working at record pace and has now passed of 6 of the 12 FY 2026 appropriations bills.
“It’s a true honor to sit on the Senate Appropriations Committee and fight for Oklahoma every day. Our committee worked tirelessly to ensure regular order was restored to the appropriations process,” said Senator Mullin. “Under the leadership of Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republicans are working for the American people again. Six down, six more to go. Let’s get them done.”
Oklahoma Wins Secured by Senator Mullin:
Commerce, Justice, & Science
- $1.3 million – Mid-America Christian University for an Engineering & AI Technology Project
- $3 million – University of Tulsa for Cooperative and Secure Physical AI Systems
- $531,000 – Major County Sheriff’s Office for Regional Emergency Communications Tower Equipment Replacement
- $575,000 – Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation for Internet Crimes Against Children Technology Support
- $500,000 – Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office for Rapid DNA Programs for Investigations
Energy & Water Development
- $10 million – Army Corps of Engineers for Water Infrastructure Improvements in Midwest City
- $3.2 million – University of Tulsa for Advanced Grid Scale Energy Storage
- $3.2 million University of Tulsa Extreme Material Advancements
- $3.2 million – University of Tulsa for Pipeline Systems Durability and Safety for Energy Transportation
Interior & Environment
- $15 million – City of Durant for 24-Inch Water Distribution Line Construction
- $5 million – City of Edmond for Water Treatment Plan Facility Construction
