ICYMI: Following Overnight Vote-a-Rama, Lankford Votes for Secure America Act
side note, if my Prevent Government Shutdowns Act had been in place, we would have never been
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Lankford in Fox News: “Congress Should Suffer Shutdown Pain, Not the American People”
today in Fox News on their Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026. You can read it below … News HERE . Congress Should Suffer Shutdown Pain, Not the American People By: James Lankford and Maggie Hassan
Restoring Reliability, Safety and Confidence to American Air Travel
system that works. Today, delays, Democratic-driven shutdowns, close calls and ongoing disruptions have chipped away
What They Are Saying: Lankford’s Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Gains Broad Support from Federal Workers’ Groups
Hassan (D-NH) recently introduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, legislation supported by a broad coalition … groups and policy advocates that would take government shutdowns off the table and require Congress to remain
Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026 , which would take government shutdowns … done. “Americans are tired of worthless government shutdown drama and Congress using federal workers and government services
Restoring Security at Our Southern Border
hostage for months during the longest government shutdown in history. Congress is now preparing a reconciliation package that
Cole Statement on Ending the Democrat-Led Department of Homeland Security Shutdown
Democrat-led Department of Homeland Security shutdown: “Backed by President Trump, this funding bill ends the Democrat … shutdown. It fully restores funding, stability, and pay for the majority of critical operations including TSA, FEMA, Secret
Lankford in The Hill: “Congress Can End Government Shutdowns and Partisan Brinksmanship”
column in The Hill about his Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025. Read it below or find … same avoidable drama unfold in Washington: a government shutdown, partisan brinkmanship, and last-minute deals that satisfy almost
Cole Votes in Favor of the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act to End Senate Democrat Chaos
Every additional day Democrat leadership allows their shutdown to continue represents more lost paychecks, more airport delays … vote ‘yes’ and bring this shutdown to an end. This should not be a partisan issue
How Much More Does It Take?
Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, more … travel is the political football amid another government shutdown…First, leaders should immediately come together to reach
Lankford Says Democrats Are “More Afraid of ICE Than Iran” as DHS Shutdown Continues, Senate Works Through Weekend on SAVE America Act
WASHINGTON, DC— US Senator James Lankford
Lankford on Senate Floor: Democrats Decided “politics is Better THAN the Actual Solution” as DHS Shutdown Continues
consistently spoken out on the harms of the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security caused by Senate … Background This past year, Lankford introduced hisPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025. Introduced initially inFebruary 2019, the Prevent
Americans Are Seeing the Impact
caucus he leads, the Homeland Security shutdown has now entered its’ fourth week – and, although the White House
Cole Statement on House Vote to End Democrat Shutdown and Fully Fund Homeland Security
officers are being forced to work through the shutdown while missing paychecks. Coast Guard men and women, including
Schumer’s Irresponsible Political Games Enter Double Digits
RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Government shutdowns are not an efficient political strategy. Yet, Senator Chuck … political gains last fall by orchestrating the longest shutdown in American history, Senator Schumer and his progressive caucus
Lankford Releases Ninth Edition of Federal Fumbles
assistance programs, and the staggering cost of government shutdowns, while offering specific policy solutions to prevent these failures … little oversight to fraud in food programs to shutdowns that cost billions, the pattern is the same
Cole Votes in Favor of National Defense Authorization Act
funds for contract termination or production line shutdown for the E-7A Wedgetail aircraft. Prohibits E-3 retirement
Lucas Questions Reduced Liquidity in the Treasury Market
capital levels. SELECTED REMARKS: Lucas : “The government shutdown, quantitative tightening, and reluctance
Recapping our Legislative Week
Washington, D.C. -After the record long, Democrat-driven shutdown, the House advanced major pieces of legislation to address
Deeper Dive into Last Weeks Funding Bill
Columns After 43 days of a Democrat-driven shutdown, the government finally reopened last week. This legislation … production. After more than 40 days of the shutdown, I was proud to support this package and help
Cole Votes to Reopen the Government
reopening the government: “History reminds us that shutdowns never change the outcome — only the cost paid
Hern Votes to Reopen Government
Continuing Resolution (CR) to end the Democrat-led shutdown and reopen the government: “For 43 days, Democrats … today’s CR ends the disastrous Democrat Shutdown, and now House Republicans can get back to work delivering
Congressman Brecheen's Statement on Reopening the Government
government. "Today, I voted to end the Schumer Shutdown and reopen the government. The continuing resolution (CR) that
Bice Votes to End Democrat Shutdown
legislation which put an end to the government shutdown. This package includes a clean continuing resolution which funds … Today, I voted to end the Democrat driven shutdown, the longest in history. This legislation responsibly reopens
Lankford Votes for 15TH TIME to Reopen Government as Senate Moves to END Longest Shutdown in American History
Senate Democrats for causing and prolonging the longest shutdown in American history, noting that tonight’s vote … military. “This has been the most useless shutdown in history. It has caused unnecessary pain for millions