ICYMI: Lankford Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee on Ending Government Shutdowns Forever
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Lankford, Coons Introduce Bill to Expand Grant Opportunities for Rural Law Enforcement Officers
agencies nationwide at no additional cost to the taxpayer. By expanding DOJ grant eligibility to validated nonprofit organizations
House Appropriations to Hear Lankford’s Plan to End Government Shutdowns in First Oversight Hearing Since 2008
Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform, and the National Taxpayers Union; veterans organizations including Concerned Veterans for America … following restrictions are put in place: No taxpayer-funded travel allowances for official business (except one flight
Armstrong Delivers Inaugural Floor Speech: “It’s Time to Get America Building Again”
this body, we often debate how much taxpayer money we should spend to solve a problem. But permitting … opportunity to strengthen the country that requires zero taxpayer investment. “By cutting unnecessary delays and restoring predictability
Lankford Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Lawmakers Urging HHS and CMS to Monitor Dangers of Physician-Assisted Suicide
through assisted suicide. Federal law is clear that taxpayer dollars cannot pay for assisted suicide, and discrimination against … government, states, and localities invest millions of taxpayer dollars in suicide prevention services. A 2024 National Institutes
Four Years After Dobbs, Lankford Leads Senate Floor Effort to Protect Life as Democrats Block Every Bill
botched abortions, ban late-term dismemberment procedures , stop taxpayer dollars from flowing to Planned Parenthood , and ensure doctors
Lankford, Budd Lead Bill to Codify Trump Admin Policy Eliminating US Foreign Aid Funding for Abortion, DEI & Gender Ideology
discriminatory equity ideology, and radical gender ideology. “American taxpayers should never be forced to fund abortions or radical … left, radical ideology on the dime of American taxpayers for far too long. Future administrations must
Senate Unanimously Passes Lankford, Ernst-led Bipartisan Bill to Stop Secret Spending
government spending that has been deliberately kept from taxpayers. Transparency is the first step toward accountability, and accountability … transparency around how the federal government is using taxpayer resources and will cut down on waste, fraud
What They Are Saying: Lankford’s Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Gains Broad Support from Federal Workers’ Groups
Failing to do so is a waste of taxpayer dollars, harms the economy, and distracts from … following restrictions are put in place: No taxpayer-funded travel allowances for official business (except one flight
Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
following restrictions are put in place: No taxpayer-funded travel allowances for official business (except one flight
Lankford Introduces Bill to Protect the Privacy of Charitable Donors
increasing the penalties for disclosure of sensitive taxpayer data. “Nonprofits and their donors are an essential safety
Lankford, Colleagues Call for Passage of Anti-Fraud Package
commonsense bills to recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters. Following widespread fraud in Minnesota … that exposed an estimated $1.4 billion stolen from taxpayers each day, Lankford and his colleagues are working
Lankford, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support MORE Charitable Giving Opportunities
options for older Americans. Under current law, American taxpayers age 70½ or older are allowed to make Qualified
Lankford Introduces STOP Unemployment Fraud ACT to Protect Taxpayers and Strengthen Program Integrity
fraud in the unemployment insurance system and protect taxpayer dollars. “Making the government more efficient … unemployment system and stole billions while taxpayers were left with the bill. This legislation strengthens verification, improves coordination
Lankford Releases Ninth Edition of Federal Fumbles
inefficiencies while outlining solutions to restore accountability for taxpayers WASHINGTON, DC— US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released … details eyebrow-raising research grants, weak oversight of taxpayer funds sent overseas, systemic failures in food assistance programs
Lankford Secures Federal Disaster Funding for Tulsa County Flood Mitigation, Shawnee and Sulphur Recovery Efforts
cost share, significantly reducing the burden on local taxpayers. Once completed, the improvements are expected to reduce roadway
Lankford Joins Oklahoma Small Business Leaders to Highlight Working Families TAX CUT ACT
Working Families Tax Cut Act, every single taxpayer in Oklahoma would see their taxes go up significantly this
Lankford in FOX NEWS: “WHEN WE March for LIFE, WE MUST Fight for the HYDE Amendment”
Hyde Amendment, which settled in law that American taxpayers do not subsidize elective abortions. Period. The Hyde Amendment … Hyde Amendment has two clear tenets: federal taxpayers do not pay for abortions or subsidize programs that
Lankford Receives a+ for Pro-life Leadership
commitment to defending unborn children and opposing taxpayer-funded abortion. Recently, hejoined his Senate colleagues in callingon … employers. He also challenged attempts to use taxpayer dollars intended for COVID relief to fund abortions forminors
Ahead of March for LIFE, Lankford Reaffirms Fight to Protect Unborn Children and Mothers
protecting unborn children, supporting mothers, and opposing taxpayer-funded abortion. “Next week there’ll be tens of thousands … employers. He also challenged attempts to use taxpayer dollars intended for COVID relief to fund abortions
Lankford Highlights GAO Findings Exposing Obamacare Marketplace Fraud and Identity Failures
comes as Lankfordcontinues his oversight workfocused on protecting taxpayers from waste, fraud, and abuse across federal programs, including … place to verify identity and eligibility before taxpayer dollars are spent. You can watch the full hearingHERE. Excerpts
Lankford Renews Push to End Government Shutdowns, Hold Congress Accountable
time, the burden falls squarely on hardworking Americans – taxpayers, seniors, and our men and women in uniform,” said … following restrictions are put in place: No taxpayer-funded travel allowances for official business (except one flight
Lankford Secures Major Wins for Oklahoma in Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill
past decade. This provision will help save taxpayer dollars by linking bonus to outcomes. Protecting Fertility Services
What They Are Saying: Lankford Delivers Major Victory for Charitable Giving with Key Tax Provision in One Big Beautiful Bill
even more giving by lower- and middle-income taxpayers to congregations and other faith-based organizations across … itemized charitable deduction that will ensure all taxpayers are incentivized to give money away. We encourage Congress
Lankford, Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen Grid Resilience for Communities Following a Major Disaster
disasters, ultimately reducing future power outages and saving taxpayer dollars in the long run.” Lankford is joined