Press Releases
Senator Lankford Statement on FAST Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement after voting against the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act conference report. The bill passed by a vote of 83-16. "The FAST Act transportation bill maintains many of the highway reforms from previous years and builds on those programs by beginning the transition to more state control of highway construction. The new block grant structure for the Surface Transportation Program is a positive ste… Continue Reading
12.03.15
Senator Lankford Votes to Repeal Obamacare, Provide More Health Care Options
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today voted in support of the Restoring Americans' Health Care Freedom Reconciliation Act (HR 3762), which repeals Obamacare and limits federal funding for organizations that perform abortions, like Planned Parenthood. The bill passed by a vote of 52-47. "Five years ago, President Obama made big promises to the American people," said Lankford. "He promised Americans that they could keep their health care plan, and he promised lower health care co… Continue Reading
12.02.15
VIDEO: Senator Lankford Affirms State Role in Health Care, Calls For Obamacare Repeal, Defunding Planned Parenthood
CLICK HERE to view the video WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate today in support of the Restoring Americans' Health Care Freedom Reconciliation Act, which will repeal Obamacare and defund Planned Parenthood. Lankford also spoke in support of his own Health Care Compact amendment (#2877). The amendment would give Americans more health care choices by allowing states, like Oklahoma, to join a compact pilot program that gives them free… Continue Reading
12.02.15
Gov't Watch Groups Applaud Sen. Lankford’s “Federal Fumbles” Report
WASHINGTON, DC - Nonpartisan government watch and taxpayer protection groups are speaking out in favor of Senator James Lankford's new federal waste and solutions report, "Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball," which was released on Monday. Here is what they're saying: Citizens Against Government Waste Praises Sen. Lankford's "Federal Fumbles" Report The report not only provides details about each extravagant expenditure, it also reveals "how to recover the ball" with s… Continue Reading
12.01.15
VIDEO: Senator Lankford Talks Gov’t Waste, Federal Fumbles on the Senate Floor
CLICK HERE to view the video WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate tonight about America's massive federal debt and government waste. Lankford also discussed his recently released government waste and solutions report, "Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball." The report highlights examples of wasteful or duplicative spending, along with burdensome regulations but also offers policy solutions to each of the problems.… Continue Reading
11.30.15
Lankford Releases Waste Report: “Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball”
WASHINGTON, DC- During a press conference today, Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released a federal government waste and solutions report. The report highlights examples of wasteful or duplicative spending, along with burdensome regulations but also offers policy solutions to each of the problems. Lankford's report, entitled, "Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball", will serve as guide for his office to work with federal agencies and departments to turn the waste highlighted in… Continue Reading
11.30.15
ADVISORY: Senator Lankford to Release Government Waste Report TODAY
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) will release his federal government waste and solutions report at a press conference today, November 30 at the U.S. Capitol. The report, entitled, "Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball," will highlight examples of wasteful or duplicative spending, along with burdensome regulations, but will also offer a policy solution to each of the problems. The Office of Senator Lankford released two short videos on social media this month to… Continue Reading
11.29.15
Senator Lankford in The Washington Times: The freedom to bow our heads and pray in public
by Senator James Lankford
Telling grieving families that our thoughts and prayers are with them in times of tragedy or hearing people say "God bless the United States of America" at the end of a speech are common. They are part of our American tradition. Culturally, it is acceptable to talk about prayer, and even ask God for his blessings in public settings, but what if it goes a step further? What if we actually pray in public - closing our eyes and bowing our heads where others can see? Is that still free in America? … Continue Reading
11.24.15
ADVISORY: Senator Lankford to Release Gov't Waste Report Monday
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) will release his federal government waste and solutions report at a press conference next Monday, November 30 at the U.S. Capitol. The report, entitled, "Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball," will highlight examples of wasteful or duplicative spending, along with burdensome regulations, but will also offer a policy solution to each of the problems. The Office of Senator Lankford released two short videos on social media this mo… Continue Reading
11.18.15
Senators Inhofe, Lankford Applaud Senate Passage of National Adoption Month Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate today passed a resolution, co-sponsored by Oklahoma Senators Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and James Lankford (R-OK), that supports the goals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day. November is National Adoption Month and November 21 is National Adoption Day. "I am always proud when Congress comes together in support of adoption," said Inhofe. "Since 2000, National Adoption Day has helped raise awareness and further educate people across the nation of the numb… Continue Reading
11.18.15
Senator Lankford Votes to Disapprove Clean Power Plan
WASHINGTON, DC- Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today voted on two resolutions of disapproval of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed Clean Power Plan, a rule to force states to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Senator Lankford co-sponsored both resolutions. "Once again, the EPA has far overreached their authority to regulate power generation," said Lankford. "The EPA does not have the authority to impose federal carbon mandates-that authority lies with Congres… Continue Reading
11.17.15
Joint-Hearing Reveals Information Security Failures at the Secret Service
WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management, under the chairmanship of Senator James Lankford (R-OK), and the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, under the chairmanship of Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), held a hearing today to examine recent internal security breaches at the U.S. Secret Service. Hearing witnesses included: Joseph Clancy, Director of the U.S. Secret Service; Joh… Continue Reading
11.16.15
Senators Inhofe, Lankford Speak on Senate Floor in Recognition of Master Sgt. Joshua Wheeler
CLICK HERE to view the video WASHINGTON, DC - Senators Jim Inhofe and James Lankford tonight spoke together on the Senate floor in recognition of Master Sgt. Joshua L. Wheeler of Roland, Oklahoma, who was killed on Oct. 22 during a special operations raid in Iraq that led to the release of 70 individuals being held hostage by ISIS. Wheeler will be laid to rest Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery. Excerpts: Delivered by Inhofe: Josh was the epitome of a selfless and patriotic soldier. M… Continue Reading
11.16.15
Senator Lankford Statement on Governor Fallin's Call To Suspend Syrian Refugee Program
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement on Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin's call to suspend the acceptance of Syrian refugees into the United States in the wake of the deadly terror attacks in Paris. "Millions of peaceful Syrian families have been forced to flee for their lives from religious and ethnic brutality. The small contingent of ISIL fighters rule over many villages in Syria and Iraq with ruthless vengeance. America has historically accepte… Continue Reading
11.13.15
Senator Lankford Statement on France Terror Attacks
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today made the following statement on the multiple terror attacks in France: "Today's terrorist attacks in France are a grave tragedy. We stand with the French people as they contain the situation and assess the massive loss of life. Unfortunately, this is sadly reminiscent of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in January. "While we do not yet know who is responsible, this attack has all the hallmarks of Islamic extremist terrorism. We must all stand … Continue Reading
11.13.15
Senator Lankford Releases Second "Federal Fumbles" Tease Video
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released a second video to tease the release of his upcoming federal government waste and solutions report entitled, "Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball." The report will highlight examples of wasteful or duplicative spending, along with burdensome regulations, but will also offer a policy solution to each of the problems. Today's video previews a wasteful program at the National Science Foundation that researches the… Continue Reading
11.13.15
Lankford Letter - November 13
CLICK HERE for the November 13, 2015 Lankford Letter.… Continue Reading
11.12.15
Senator Lankford Applauds Launch of Oklahoma Fosters Initiative
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today applauded Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin for launching the Oklahoma Fosters Initiative, a campaign to recruit more foster and adoptive families for Oklahoma foster children. "I applaud the new Oklahoma Fosters Initiative to recruit more foster and adoptive families for our children who are in the foster care system," said Lankford. "Foster children often go through a lot, so we must step up and care for the 11,000 children in our state's fo… Continue Reading
11.10.15
VIDEO: Senator Lankford Advocates for a Pro-Growth Energy Strategy in America
CLICK HERE to view the video WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate tonight to advocate for a pro-growth energy policy in America. During the remarks, Lankford pointed out the President's flawed justification for rejecting the Keystone XL Pipeline, as he did in a fact-checking blog op-ed over the weekend. Lankford also made the case for lifting the ban on oil exports. Excerpts: On the Keystone XL Pipeline: But I have to tell you … Continue Reading
11.10.15
MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Lankford Hearing on Internal Security Breaches within U.S. Secret Service
WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management, under the chairmanship of Senator James Lankford (R-OK), and the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency, under the chairmanship of Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA), will hold a joint hearing on Tuesday, November 17, at 10:00am ET entitled, "Examining Ongoing Challenges at the U.S. Secret Service and Their Government-wide Implications." Thi… Continue Reading
