U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 7148 on Friday. The bill is a package that includes funding for Defense, Financial Services and Government, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, as well as Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development.
Senator Mullin highlighted the progress made by the current Senate in passing appropriations bills compared to previous years. He stated: “The Senate Appropriations Committee continues to push forward through regular order, achieving historic success. These five bipartisan bills lock in essential funding to support the safety and security of this nation. When signed into law later this week, our eleven Appropriations bills will have funded 96% of the government.”
He also addressed ongoing efforts to secure full funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “We still have work to do to get the Department of Homeland Security fully funded,” said Senator Mullin. “Whether it’s the Coast Guard, Secret Service, FEMA, TSA, or any of the other critical agencies overseen by DHS, it is absolutely essential we provide them with what they need to continue to keep our communities safe.”
A notable provision included in this package is Senator Mullin’s “Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act.” The legislation aims to improve outcomes for children with cancer by ensuring access to necessary treatments and participation in clinical trials involving targeted medicines for pediatric cancer.
“Mikaela was a fighter and a fierce advocate. Through immense hardship, she showed the world what true strength and courage looks like. She never once wavered in her effort to bring awareness to the importance of patient access to life-changing therapeutics and trials,” said Senator Mullin. “I am thrilled we were finally able to get this passed in her honor. May we never forget the exceptional life Mikaela led and may she be an inspiration to us all.”
For fiscal year 2026 so far, Senator Mullin has secured $104.1 million from this funding package for Oklahoma programs related to Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies; as well as Transportation, Housing and Urban Development sectors. In total for FY 2026 appropriations thus far he has secured $161.4 million.
