WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today issued a second letter to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus requesting again a full, detailed report on the cost of the U.S. Navy’s “Green Fleet” demonstration and overall alternative energy program. Sen. Inhofe’s first request was made on July 24, which led to Sec. Mabus responding to only a few of the questions. “To be clear, I... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Service Committee (SASC), today issued a statement regarding the Department of Labor’s guidance letter stating the statutory provisions of the WARN Act do not apply to sequestration pink slips: “Corporate America should not be fooled by the Department of Labor’s recent announcement about the WARN Act, telling employers that sequestration pink slips do not apply under this law and... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), today explained his vote on President Barack Obama’s 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Judicial Nominee Robert Bacharach: “It's awkward that one of the best nominees, Robert Bacharach of Oklahoma, is the one that's the subject of this vote, and I regret that's the case. The problem that you have is that this will be the latest confirmation of a circuit court nominee during an election year in 20 years. I was thinking just... Continue Reading »
Mr. President, this Friday marks the beginning of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Every 4 years, our national pride is displayed as we join our family and friends to cheer on Team USA. In this summer's London Games, the 530-member U.S. team will compete in 25 sports that span 246 medal events. Individuals and families make so many sacrifices just to have the opportunity to be a part of these competitions every 4 years. Rigorous physical challenges, early morning workouts, and total commitment are... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today joined 50 of his Senate colleagues to express his grave concern about the dangers posed to Americans’ Second Amendment rights by the United Nations’ Arms Trade Treaty. The Senators notified President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton of their intent to oppose ratification of an Arms Trade Treaty that in any way restricts the rights of law-abiding American gun owners. The opposition is strong enough to block the... Continue Reading »
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today made the following statement after voting against S. 3412, Democrat Majority Leader Reid’s tax plan. The bill passed in the Senate by a 51 -48 vote: “Reid’s tax hike proposal is economically destructive, and quite frankly, robs our next generation of jobs creators blind,” said Inhofe. “Not only are Senate Democrats attempting to raise taxes on small business owners and entrepreneurs during a period of economic uncertainty, but... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), in a letter to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus requested a detailed report on the total cost of a recent event highlighting the U.S. Navy’s great “Green Fleet” and expressed concern for the cost of “greening” the U.S. military at a time of drastic budget cuts. “While I continue to support the development and use of all alternative fuels, I... Continue Reading »
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), in a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta today questioned the decision to allow uniformed service members to participate in this past weekend’s gay pride parade in San Diego. “Based on the current standing DOD Directive 1344.10 and separate service department regulations, service members ‘shall not march or ride in a partisan political... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate General Aviation Caucus and certified flight instructor with more than 10,000 flight hours, today hailed U.S. House passage of his bill, the Pilot's Bill of Rights (S.1335). Inhofe has worked to pass the legislation for the past year. In the Senate where the bill enjoyed co-sponsorship by 65 other Senators, the measure passed by unanimous consent in June. Last October, the bill garnered the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During today's Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) nomination hearing, senior committee member U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) questioned U.S. Air Force General Mark Welsh III for Chief of Staff of the Air Force; U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General John F. Kelley for Commander of United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM); and U.S.Army Lieutenant General Frank J. Grass for Chief of National Guard Bureau. Inhofe expressed concerns to the nominees regarding the... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor about the pending Defense cuts under Sequestration. During his speech he said that the Obama administration is “leaning on” industry to delay pink slips that are required by law. WATCH FLOOR SPEECH HERE and HERE. “I have every reason to believe, because I’ve heard from people in industry, that the President of... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After weeks of gathering opposition to the Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST), U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today declared victory in defeating LOST. Inhofe has been the leader in encouraging his Senate colleagues to oppose the measure, garnering 31 signatures of opposition in a letter Inhofe drafted to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). Two other Members, U.S. Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Kelly... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, today responded to the Obama Administration’s recent decision to suspend economic sanctions against Burma. “As one of the leading voices for economic growth and American collaboration in Burma, I applaud the Obama Administration’s recent decision to suspend U.S. sanctions,” said Inhofe. “However, I will be closely... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a leading fiscal conservative, today responded to President Obama’s call for Congress to raise taxes on small businesses and job creators who make more than $250,000. “This is nothing more than President Obama trying to pivot back towards his campaign rhetoric that is aimed at creating class warfare in this nation,” said Inhofe. “Raising taxes on job creators is the wrong thing to do especially when our... Continue Reading »
Oklahoman Editorial: Highway Bill “Worth Cheering” Al Cardenas, American Conservative Union Op Ed: Conservatives should break transportation bill gridlock Washington, D.C. –U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Rep James Lankford (R-OK-5) both members of the transportation conference, hailed Congressional bipartisan approval of the highway conference report as an enormous win for... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) a leading conservative opposed to the Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) yesterday corrected Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) on the issue of environmental litigation resulting from LOST. During yesterday’s hearing, Kerry constructed a highly misleading “straw man” argument. “At yesterday’s Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on LOST, a false narrative was... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a member of the Senate General Aviation Caucus and certified flight instructor with more than 10,000 flight hours, today hailed the Senate’s unanimous passage of his bill, the Pilots’ Bill of Rights (S.1335). Inhofe has worked to pass the legislation for the past year. His bill has 65 co-sponsors, including U.S. Sen. Mark Begich (D-Alaska). Last October, the bill garnered the endorsement of pilot and actor Harrison... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), a leading Senate conservative who has long opposed Obamacare today reacted to the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling that upholds the constitutionality of President Obama’s signature legislative item. “I am disappointed that the court has upheld the individual mandate as a tax,” said Inhofe. “By ruling it a tax, I suspect that this issue will come up again in 2015 when that portion of the law goes into... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs, today delivered the following opening statement during the nomination hearing for Derek Mitchell to be U.S. Ambassador to Burma: Remarks as Prepared: Thank you, Chairman Webb for holding this hearing on sending a U.S. Ambassador back to Burma for the first time since 1992. I want to welcome Ambassador Mitchell, who currently serves as... Continue Reading »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today made the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling on S.B. 1070, the Arizona immigration law: “While the court ruled that portions of Arizona’s immigration law are preempted by federal law, the ability for state law enforcement officials to verify a person’s immigration status was upheld. Today’s ruling highlights the fact that President Obama has not provided leadership in working... Continue Reading »
