Press Releases
Lankford, Hartzler, Colleagues Challenge Department of Education on Its Progressive Gender Ideology in Proposed Title IX Rule
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) was joined by 12 Republican Senators to file a public comment on Department of Education's recently proposed rule regarding Title IX compliance in schools and to ask Secretary Miguel Cardona to withdraw the rule, citing that it undercuts the purpose of the law and promotes the left's progressive gender ideology. Joining Lankford in sending the letter were Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Steve Daines (R-MT), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ri… Continue Reading
09.12.22
Lankford, Finance Committee Republicans Move to Protect Middle Class, Small Businesses from Supersized IRS
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today joined Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID) and all Finance Committee Republicans to introduce a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from using its massive, $80 billion infusion of taxpayer dollars to squeeze more revenue out of American taxpayers who earn less than $400,000 per year. "With their so-called 'Inflation Reduction Act,' the Democrats just gave the IRS $80 billion dollars to hire thousands of n… Continue Reading
09.12.22
Lankford, Cruz, Blackburn Push to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Students in DC Schools
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced a bill that will protect students in Washington, DC public schools from the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) also joined them. The DC school vaccine mandate would prohibit unvaccinated schoolkids from 12 to 15 years of age from attending school in person. The mandate is particularly harmful to black student… Continue Reading
09.12.22
Lankford, Inhofe Move to Protect Oklahoma Ag Land from Foreign Purchases
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK) today introduced the Security and Oversight of International Landholdings (SOIL) Act in order to provide oversight and transparency of purchases of US agricultural land that threaten national security. Lankford continues to respond to concerns from Oklahomans about the multiple recent purchases of Oklahoma agricultural land by foreign entities. "The state's 'legal' marijuana trade has also predictably attracted transnational … Continue Reading
09.12.22
Lankford, Scott Push Back on Anti-school Choice Rule that Negatively Impacts Charter Schools
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and 20 colleagues in introducing Congressional Review Act (CRA) legislation to nullify the Biden Administration's new rules adding burdensome requirements to charter schools seeking funding. "It's vital for parents to pick the best education outcomes for their children from charter, public, private, parochial, home school, and others to make sure students can get what they need to succeed," said Lankford. "The left … Continue Reading
09.08.22
Lankford Says Oklahomans Dissatisfied with Direction DC is Taking Our Nation
CLICK HERE to watch Lankford's remarks on YouTube. CLICK HERE to watch Lankford's remarks on Rumble. WASHINGTON, DC - After traveling the state during August work-period, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) brought perspectives from across Oklahoma back to Washington, DC, on a variety of issues. During his travels around the state, Lankford visited with nursing homes, business owners, teachers, manufacturers, veterans, active duty service members, social services providers, agricultural producers, e… Continue Reading
09.06.22
Lankford Stands Up to Protect School Lunch Program Against “Woke” Ideology
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Administrator for the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Cindy Long to oppose a recent move by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FNS to redefine the Department's definition of Title IX's prohibition on sex discrimination to also prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Lankford says the redefinition has no basis in statute and lacks evidence of c… Continue Reading
09.02.22
Lankford, Tillis, Colleagues Demand Answers On US Marshals Proposed Sanctuary Policies To Release Criminal Illegal Immigrants
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Lee (R-UT), Mike Braun (R-IN), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Steve Daines (R-MT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Tom Cotton (R-AK), Jim Risch (R-ID), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), and John Hoeven (R-ND) today sent a letter to the Director of the US Marshals Service (USMS) Ronald Davis urging answers after reports that the USMS is considering a new policy to permit the release of dangerous, criminal aliens before US Immigratio… Continue Reading
08.30.22
Lankford Demands Answers on New DHS’ “Disinformation” Attacks after Original Board Shut Down by Public Outcry
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK), lead Republican on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management, sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, regarding the Department's ongoing needless pursuit of a "disinformation board" after their first attempt failed. On August 24, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced-after being heavily scrutinized by Lankford and others for their va… Continue Reading
08.30.22
Lankford Demands DOD Take Immediate Action on Deplorable Living Conditions for Service Members with Religious Objections to COVID Vaccine
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin about concerns he has after reports surfaced revealing deplorable living conditions for service members who have religious objections to the COVID vaccine. Lankford has written to Secretary Austin several times to raise concerns about how the DoD has handled requests for religious accommodations to the COVID … Continue Reading
08.29.22
Lankford Calls Out Biden for Trying to Finish the Wall Under the Radar after Billions in Waste
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK), lead Republican of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management, sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas seeking clarification on the Department's recent decision to close four areas of the southern border wall near Yuma, Arizona, where Lankford visited in July 2022, after previously halting construction for more than two years and wasting billions of… Continue Reading
08.26.22
Lankford Sounds the Alarm on the VA’s Proposed Plan to Illegally Provide Abortions
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Denis McDonough to share his concerns with a not -yet-public Interim Final Rule (IFR) recently submitted by the VA to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) pertaining to "reproductive health services" at the VA, that may attempt to usurp federal law and provide abortions at VA medical facilities. In his letter, Lankford raises his concerns about the rule because of the B… Continue Reading
08.17.22
Lankford, Marshall Seek to Prohibit Taxpayer Funded Abortions for Illegal Immigrants
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) recently introduced the No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Alien Abortions Act to prohibit any employee or contractor with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) from transporting any illegal immigrantacross state lines for the purpose of procuring an abortion. "In a new low, even for the most pro-abortion President in US history, President Biden apparen… Continue Reading
08.16.22
Lankford Announces Hire for Northeast Field Representative
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today announced the hire of Mack Savala as Field Representative for northeast Oklahoma. As Field Representative, he will travel across northeast Oklahoma to hear community needs and work with all Oklahomans to solve federal issues. "Mack is from northeast Oklahoma, and he understands the unique challenges facing families, businesses, schools, nonprofits, and health care facilities," said Lankford. "When I am in Washington, DC, Mack will serve as… Continue Reading
08.16.22
Lankford’s Pushes Simplified Application Process for Federal Disaster Assistance through Committee to Full Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - A bill by Senator James Lankford (R-OK) along with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) to simplify the process to apply for federal disaster recovery aid has advanced in the Senate. The bill would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to establish a universal application across federal agencies for disaster survivors who are seeking federal assistance to recover from disasters. The bill was approved by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee a… Continue Reading
08.15.22
Lankford Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of Failed US Withdrawal from Afghanistan
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the failed US withdrawal from Afghanistan: "Today marks a solemn one-year anniversary for our nation. A year ago today, the US was humiliated on the world stage when thousands of American citizens and allies were left behind in Afghanistan. We remember well the images of desperation and the pain of our nation as we watched the chaos erupt in Afghanistan. As a nation, we honor the 13 Ameri… Continue Reading
08.15.22
Lankford Demands Answers about Efforts to Dissolve ICE Council amid Push to Defund ICE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) sent a letter to Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) Chairman Ernest DuBester requesting additional information after the National Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Council filed a complaint with the Department of Labor (DOL) against the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). The Council requested that DOL investigate AFGE leadership … Continue Reading
08.11.22
Lankford, Scott Demand Oversight of FBI, DOJ after Unprecedented Search of Donald Trump’s Home
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) was joined by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), both members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), to send a letter calling for HSGAC Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI) to hold a briefing and conduct oversight of the unprecedented recent action by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at the Florida home of President Donald Trump. The Senators wrote in their letter, "The escalation of this from negotiations with the… Continue Reading
08.09.22
Lankford, HSGAC Republicans Demand Hearing on Chinese Influence & Information Theft at US Reserve Banks
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) along with Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Rick Scott (R-FL), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Rand Paul (R-KY), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) sent a letter to Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) Chairman, requesting a hearing with Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell and leadership at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) regarding Chinese influence and information theft at US Federal Re… Continue Reading
08.09.22
Lankford Works to Protect Oklahoma Ag Land from Foreign Purchases
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today announced his plans to introduce the Security and Oversight of International Landholdings (SOIL) Act in order to provide oversight and transparency of purchases of US agricultural land that threaten national security. Lankford is continuing to respond to concerns from Oklahomans about the multiple recent purchases of Oklahoma agricultural land by foreign entities. "The state's "legal" marijuana trade has also predictably attracted transnat… Continue Reading
