Press Releases
Senator Lankford Joins Senator Ernst to Introduce Legislation to Redirect Planned Parenthood Taxpayer Funding
WASHINGTON, DC - As an original co-sponsor, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today joined Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to introduce the "Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act," a bill that redirects taxpayer funds from Planned Parenthood to other eligible women's health care providers that don't perform abortions. Lankford also cosponsored a bill to repeal the Department of Health and Human Services' new rule to amend regulations implementing the Title X Family Planning Program, which allows fed… Continue Reading
01.30.17
Senator Lankford Statement on President Trump’s Immigration & Refugee Executive Order
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford's (R-OK) comment on President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order: "As leaders, we have a responsibility to secure the homeland. The executive action issued Friday is a 90-day pause and reevaluation of the screening process for individuals traveling from seven war-torn nations and a 120-day pause for the refugee resettlement program. It is not a ban on Muslims or a permanent change in immigration policy. This executive action has some unintended consequenc… Continue Reading
01.27.17
Senator Lankford Participates in March for Life
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today made the following statement after participating in the annual March for Life in Washington, DC: "Today's March for Life is an incredible display of compassion for the dignity of all human life. I'm grateful for every person today who traveled to Washington, DC to support the lives of all people - no matter how small. The debate about abortion is no longer about a collection of cells, it is about a preborn human that can feel pain, has a be… Continue Reading
01.26.17
Senator Lankford to Chair Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has been chosen to chair an Appropriations Subcommittee and serve on a new Subcommittee. This week, Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran (R-MS) announced that Lankford will serve as the new chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, which maintains jurisdiction over the Federal Legislative Branch of government, including the Capitol Police, House of Representatives, Senate, Library of Congress, Congressional Budget Offic… Continue Reading
01.24.17
Senator Lankford Discusses Process to Repeal and Replace Obamacare in Senate Floor Speech
CLICK HERE to view the video. WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford today delivered an extensive speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate about the devastating impact of Obamacare on Oklahoma, the upcoming Obamacare-related burdens that lie ahead, the misleading and dramatic fear-tactics being used by some Democrats, and the Republican-led multi-step process to repeal and replace Obamacare. Excerpts: Here's the crisis in Oklahoma dealing with health care. We have the highest rate increase in… Continue Reading
01.24.17
Senator Lankford Statement on Keystone XL and Dakota Access Executive Actions
WASHINGTON, DC -Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement on President Trump's executive action to advance the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines: "I applaud today's executive actions from the President to move the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines forward, along with the thousands of jobs that come with it. There has been an open and methodical process for both projects and now it's time to move ahead. The Obama administration delayed the Keystone XL Pipe… Continue Reading
01.24.17
Senators Lankford, Kaine, Rubio and Coons Introduce Resolution on US-Argentina Partnership
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced a resolution yesterday that reaffirms the partnership between the United States and Argentina and recognizes the economic reforms implemented by Argentina since its election of President Mauricio Macri in November 2015. "The United States and Argentina have long shared a commitment to the values of liberty and democracy," said Senator Lankford. "Argentina's interest in growi… Continue Reading
01.23.17
Senator Lankford Applauds Pro-Life Mexico City Policy Executive Order
WASHINGTON, DC -Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement on President Trump's Executive Order to reinstate and update a ban on international aid organizations from providing or promoting abortion. This is often called the 'Mexico City Policy': "For years, our nation has debated life and abortion, but at least we should agree that no taxpayer should be forced to pay for abortion with their hard-earned tax dollars. Reinstating the Mexico City Policy stops our tax mone… Continue Reading
01.23.17
GAO Report Requested By Senator Lankford Casts Doubt on American Burying Beetle Program
WASHINGTON, DC - The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released an extensive report, requested by Senator James Lankford (R-OK), on the US Fish and Wildlife Service's conservation efforts to protect the American burying beetle. The report proves that the FWS does not adequately apply federal financial control standards for its American burying beetle mitigation efforts in the United States. "Years ago, to protect the American burying beetle population, the Fish and Wild… Continue Reading
01.20.17
Senator Lankford Statement on the Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States
WASHINGTON, DC -Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement on the 58th inaugural ceremony of President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence: "Today is a truly historic event for our nation as we celebrate the Inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. I look forward to working with the new Administration to address the problems that Oklahoma and the American people sent us here to solve. Today affir… Continue Reading
01.20.17
President Obama Signs Senator Lankford Bill Into Law Before Leaving Office
WASHINGTON, DC - In one of his final acts as President of the United States, President Obama today signed into law a bill introduced by Senator James Lankford (R-OK). The President signed the TALENT Act, bipartisan legislation to codify the Presidential Innovation Fellows program, making permanent a pathway for government to attract experienced technology entrepreneurs and innovators to public service. The bill, H.R. 39, mirrors legislation introduced in the Senate (S. 2972) by Lankford and Sena… Continue Reading
01.19.17
Lankford Subcommittee Examines Impact of Federal Regulations on Small Business, Finds Reforms Needed
WASHINGTON, DC - The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management, under the chairmanship of Senator James Lankford (R-OK), today held a hearing to examine the impact of federal regulations on small businesses. Specifically, the hearing focused on whether the Regulatory Flexibility Act and the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act are adequate to address small business regulatory concerns; and steps that Congress and the new Tr… Continue Reading
01.18.17
Senator Lankford Introduces Scott Pruitt at Nomination Hearing
CLICK HERE to view the video. WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today introduced President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Scott Pruitt (R-OK), during his nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works. Below is the transcript of the speech: Chairman Barrasso thank you, Ranking Member Carper, Members of the Committee, thank you for allowing me to be able to be here today and introduce my f… Continue Reading
01.17.17
Senator Lankford Meets with Housing and Urban Development Nominee Dr. Ben Carson
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today met with former pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. "It was a pleasure to meet with Dr. Ben Carson today to discuss his vision for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and its ability to help people," said Lankford. "Dr. Carson's focus is on transitioning HUD into an agency that helps people escape poverty, rather than just survive in it… Continue Reading
01.12.17
Senator Lankford, Congressman Wenstrup Introduce Resolutions to Block DC Bill Authorizing Physician-Assisted Suicide
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (OK) and Congressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) today introduced companion resolutions of disapproval to overturn "The Death with Dignity Act of 2015" (Act 21-577), which legalizes physician-assisted suicide in the District of Columbia. "If assisted suicide becomes legal, some people's lives will be ended without their consent, through mistakes and abuse. No safeguards have ever been enacted or even proposed that can prevent this outcome," said Lankford. "Was… Continue Reading
01.12.17
Senator Lankford Supports Committee Confirmation of Rep Mike Pompeo for CIA Director
CLICK HERE to view Lankford's Q&A with Rep. Pompeo WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today questioned President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Representative Mike Pompeo (R-KS) during his nomination hearing before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. "Mike Pompeo's impressive resume, years of military and private-sector experience and service on the House Intelligence Committee, makes him a distinctively qualif… Continue Reading
01.11.17
Senator Lankford’s Office Releases 2016 Activity Report
WASHINGTON, DC - The Office of Senator James Lankford today released a memo detailing the activities and accomplishments of the Senator's service to Oklahoma in 2016. A PDF of the memo is available here, and the full text is below: TO: ALL RESIDENTS OF OKLAHOMA FROM: GREG SLAVONIC (REAR ADMIRAL NAVY-RETIRED), CHIEF-OF-STAFF, SENATOR LANKFORD SUBJECT: OFFICE OF SENATOR JAMES LANKFORD ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT DATE: JANUARY 11, … Continue Reading
01.10.17
Senator Lankford Supports Confirmation of Homeland Security Secretary Nominee General John Kelly
CLICK HERE to view Lankford's Q&A with Gen. Kelly WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today questioned President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, General John F. Kelly (Ret., USMC) during his nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. "With all the instability around the world, we need a strong leader at the helm of the Department of Homeland Security," said Lankford. "Wit… Continue Reading
01.09.17
Senator Lankford Meets with Budget Nominee Rep. Mick Mulvaney
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today met with Congressman Mick Mulvaney (R-SC), President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be the director of the Office of Management and Budget. "Mick Mulvaney shares my commitment to address the debt and to reduce the burdensome regulations that plague US economic growth," said Lankford. "I look forward to Mick's confirmation hearings, and I am encouraged that he will make it through the process. The nation's $20 trillion debt, and the problems… Continue Reading
01.09.17
Senator Lankford, Randy Forbes Announce Rep. Mark Walker as New Co-Chair of Congressional Prayer Caucus
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressional Prayer Caucus co-chairman Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and former Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA) today announced that Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) will serve as the new House co-chair of the Caucus. Rep. Walker will assume the leadership role previously held by Forbes, who founded the Caucus in 2005 to protect the right of individuals to pray and practice their faith freely. "Our nation was founded on the solid conviction that all men were endowed by their Creator with cer… Continue Reading
