Press Releases
Senator Lankford Highlights Oklahoma Charity in Senate Opportunity Coalition’s Second Report
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined the Senate Opportunity Coalition (SOC) last week to release its second report reviewing their continued progress in identifying common obstacles faced by millions of Americans still living in poverty. "Federal, state and local governments should begin to think more about the prevention of poverty, rather than just the management of poverty," said Lankford. "To help achieve better outcomes for foster youth, and at-risk youth, the federal gove… Continue Reading
12.10.16
Senator Lankford Supports Water Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) made the following statement today in support of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (S. 612), which passed the Senate by a vote of 78 to 21: "The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act is a solid infrastructure bill that provides much-needed innovation for numerous projects across the nation, and Oklahoma. It authorizes essential navigation, flood control, and restoration projects, many of them backlogged by the … Continue Reading
12.09.16
Senator Lankford Opposes Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued the following statement on the Continuing Resolution (H.R. 2028), which keeps current FY2017 spending levels through April 28, 2017: "The federal government has a commitment to the American people to serve them and use taxpayer dollars wisely, and Oklahomans' expectations are no different. In one year, the government has dropped the ball and racked up another half-a-trillion-dollar deficit-on top of the already devastating $19 trillion… Continue Reading
12.08.16
Senator Lankford Supports NDAA Conference Report
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) made the following statement today in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report (S. 2943), which passed the Senate by a vote of 92 to 7: "I'm pleased that Congress has passed a responsible bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act, which gives our military the funding and direction it needs to protect our national security. Providing for the defense of our nation is one of Congress' most important responsibilit… Continue Reading
12.07.16
Senators Lankford, Inhofe Statement In Support of Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator
WASHINGTON, DC - Senators James Lankford and Jim Inhofe today released a statement in support of President-elect Trump's announcement of his intention to nominate Oklahoma Attorney General E. Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: "I applaud President-elect Trump and his team for choosing Scott Pruitt to lead the Environmental Protection Agency," said Lankford. "Pruitt has served Oklahoma as a tireless defender of justice and law, and I am confident that he … Continue Reading
12.07.16
Senator Lankford Supports Bill to Promote Drug Innovation and Continue to Address Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today voted for Senate passage of the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 34), a bill that removes burdensome regulations on the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to allow them to bring safe drugs and devices to the market more quickly, provide assistance to combat Oklahoma's growing opioid crisis, enhance electronic health records, and address the growing mental health emergency. "Many Americans have experienced first-hand the effects of Alzheimer's, men… Continue Reading
12.01.16
Senator Lankford: Congress Should Repeal Renewable Fuel Standard Program
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 Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) management of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and discuss two Government Accountability Office reports about the program released earlier this week. The first report shows that the RFS program is unlikely to meet its targets for reducing gree… Continue Reading
12.01.16
Senator Lankford Applauds Senate Passage of Iran Sanctions Act
WASHINGTON, DC -Senator James Lankford today praised Senate passage of the Iran Sanctions Act (HR 6297), which extends existing sanctions' authority on Iran until December 31, 2026. The sanctions aim to deny Iran the resources to support terrorism or develop weapons of mass destruction. "I am encouraged that both the House and Senate have reasserted their authority as a co-equal branch of government and demonstrated overwhelming support of the Iran Sanctions Act. There are not many issues on wh… Continue Reading
12.01.16
EVENTS: Senator Lankford to Discuss Federal Fumbles in OKC, Tulsa
On Friday, December 2, Senator James Lankford will participate in two events in Oklahoma to discuss his new government waste report entitled, "Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball." Both events are free and open to the public. CLICK HERE TO RSVP WHAT: Senator Lankford Speech at Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs WHEN: Friday, December 2, 7:30am-8:30amCT WHERE: Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, Advance Center for Free Enterprise, 415 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK … Continue Reading
11.29.16
Lankford-Requested GAO Reports Prove RFS Standard Is Unrealistic and Ineffective
WASHINGTON, DC - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released two reports requested by Senator James Lankford (R-OK) a year ago on the long term feasibility of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The first report shows that the RFS program is unlikely to meet its targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding the US renewable fuels sector. The second report shows that low expected production volumes make it unlikely that advanced biofuels can meet increasing targ… Continue Reading
11.28.16
Senator Lankford Releases “Federal Fumbles” Gov’t Waste Report
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford today released his second annual government waste and solutions report called, "Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball." The report represents $247 billion in wasteful and inefficient federal spending and regulations, but also includes solutions to each of the examples of government waste. CLICK HERE to access the report. "The American people have signaled a bold new direction for Washington with the election of President-elect Donald … Continue Reading
11.22.16
Senator James Lankford Statement on Court Delay of Federal Overtime Rule
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today made the following statement on a Texas Federal District Judge granting an emergency injunction against the Labor Department's federal overtime rule: "I am pleased that a Federal District Judge has, yet again, pumped the brakes on another harmful regulation from the Obama administration. This federal overtime rule is devastating for small businesses, colleges and nonprofits all across America, but particularly in states with a low cost-of… Continue Reading
11.17.16
Senators Lankford, King Urge President-elect Trump to Quickly Nominate Director of National Intelligence
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Angus King (I-ME), members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, today sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump urging him to prioritize the nomination of the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and to select an experienced, collaborative individual who can advise on the nomination of other intelligence agency leaders. "A successful DNI makes the intelligence community more efficient, more collaborative, limits redundancies, and … Continue Reading
11.16.16
Senator Lankford Invites Oklahomans to Request Tickets for 2017 Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released information for Oklahomans interested in attending the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Friday, January 20, 2017. President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States at the Inauguration. Each US Senate and Congressional Office will receive a small number of tickets for the ceremony. Tickets available are for standing room only access to the West Lawn of the US Capitol. Oklahomans interested in at… Continue Reading
11.14.16
Senator Lankford to Release Second “Federal Fumbles” Gov’t Waste Report
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today announced that he will release a second "Federal Fumbles" government waste and solutions report on November 28. Lankford's 2015 report, called "Federal Fumbles: 100 ways the government dropped the ball," identified $105 billion in wasteful federal spending, and about $800 billion in negative regulatory impact to the economy. This year's report will identify new examples of waste and duplication in government. "The American people have signal… Continue Reading
11.09.16
Senator Lankford Statement on 2016 Presidential Election
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) issued the following statement on the results of last night's elections: "I congratulate President-Elect Trump and Vice President-Elect Pence on a solid victory. The American people have spoken. It is clear that they are tired of top-down mandates from Washington, extreme executive overreach, excessive regulations and weak foreign policy. Now, with a Republican-controlled Congress and a Republican in the White House, it is time to address the re… Continue Reading
10.28.16
Senator Lankford Statement on Reopening of FBI Investigation Into Hillary Clinton
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) issued the following statement on the FBI reopening its investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's email arrangement: "Hillary Clinton has claimed for months that the FBI found no reason to prosecute her for her careless handling of classified information, but today reminds us again that the FBI can only examine what the Clinton's have not already destroyed or hidden. As more evidence is discovered, it is obvious to the Ameri… Continue Reading
10.25.16
Senator James Lankford: Obamacare is not working for all Americans
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement after the Obama administration announced that premiums for Obamacare will increase by an average of 25 percent next year. "The Obama administration's confirmation of 25 percent premium hike is yet another in a long line of broken promises from the unaffordable Affordable Care Act. The news for Oklahomans is actually much worse, as 2017 premiums will now rise by 76 percent and Blue Cross Blue Shield is now t… Continue Reading
10.21.16
Senator Lankford and Congressman Diaz-Balart Challenge Obama’s Latest Cuba Directive
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) today sent a letter to President Obama, stating their profound concern regarding the recent Presidential Policy Directive with the communist Castro regime in Cuba. On October 14, the President issued the directive to ease the economic embargo between America and Cuba. The directive is an overreach of Executive authority regarding congressionally-enacted sanctions with Cuba, and it contradicts America's com… Continue Reading
10.12.16
Senators Lankford and Inhofe Press Top Pentagon Officials About Obama Administration’s $1.7 Billion Cash Payment to Iran
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK) today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Joseph Dunford regarding their recent testimony before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing about the Obama administration's $1.7 billion cash payment to Iran, and the fact that top military officials were not notified before the payment was made. Following reports that Iran has funneled this money into its military budget,… Continue Reading
