SW Oklahoma News

Rep. Stephanie Bice, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Oklahoma's 5th district, recently shared several updates on her legislative activities and opinions via social media. Bice, who has been serving in Congress since 2021 after replacing Kendra Horn, addressed regulatory issues and a recent legal verdict in her tweets.

On December 9, 2024, Rep. Bice expressed concerns about the influence of unelected bureaucrats on American regulations. She stated that "unelected bureaucrats have been imposing onerous regulations on the American people for too long." She further explained that her proposed bill aims to enable Congress to "reassert our Article 1 authority and strike down unnecessary regulations issued by government agencies." More details can be found here.

In another tweet posted shortly after, Rep. Bice listed co-sponsors for her bill, naming several fellow representatives including "@RepPfluger @RepChuck @RepCarolMiller @RepRonEstes @RepFranklin @RepMeuser @RepMaloyUtah @RepBurgessOwens @RepBrianBabin @RepLuttrell @RepAndyBarr @RepWebster @RepTenney @RepRickAllen @RepBethVanDuyne @RepMcCormick @RepMann @Rep_Clyde @RepHudsonNC & @RepDanCrenshaw" as supporters of her legislative initiative. The full list is available here.

Later that day, Rep. Bice commented on a jury decision regarding Daniel Penny. She expressed gratitude for the outcome, stating: "I am thankful that Daniel Penny was found not guilty by a jury of his peers. This is the correct decision." Her statement can be accessed here.