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| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/weekly-columns/real-benefits-and-real-results | Real Benefits and Real Results | 2019-12-31 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Just over two years ago, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. Since then, Americans are not only getting to keep more of their hard-earned money as promised, but the economy is clearly booming as a result of the president's continual focus on pro-growth policies. Indeed, there are numerous signs that the country is better off and that the best is still ahead. Thanks to historic tax reform delivered by a Republican-led Congress and President Trump, wages continue to rise, unemployment has reached its lowest level in nearly 50 years, millions of jobs have been created and the economy is growing by leaps and bounds. Holiday shopping sales in recent weeks are perhaps the most telling indicator that tax reform is working for the American people. Following strong sales of $31.2 billion on Black Friday, it was just before Christmas on Super Saturday that U.S. retail sales reached $34.4 billion exceeding any single sales day on record in the United States. Craig Johnson, who leads retail research firm Customer Growth Partners, said it best: Job growth and fatter wallets, along with stronger household finances, have put consumers in a buying mood this season. Tax reform isn't the only economic policy promoted by the Trump Administration that is delivering real results. Throughout his time in office, the president has focused a lot on improving America's ability to compete and thrive in the international trading sphere. Just a couple weeks ago, I was proud that the House finally passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which was skillfully negotiated and secured on America's behalf by President Trump more than a year ago. Considering that the United States trades with Mexico and Canada more than any other countries in the world, it is certainly worthwhile to strengthen that relationship and to modernize the outdated terms of trade outlined by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). However, USMCA goes beyond reinforcing the relationship we have with our North American… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/lankford-rosen-statement-on-anti-semitic-attack-in-monsey-new-york_ | Lankford, Rosen Statement on Anti-Semitic Attack in Monsey, New York | 2019-12-29 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.29.19 Lankford, Rosen Statement on Anti-Semitic Attack in Monsey, New York OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Today, Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and JackyRosen(D-NV), co-chairs of theSenate Bipartisan Taskforce for Combating Anti-Semitism,released the following statement regarding last night's mass-stabbing attack at the home of RabbiChaim RottenbergduringaHanukkah celebration in Monsey, New York. Last night, at a celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, the scourge of anti-Semitism reared its ugly head, bringing darkness with it.We are deeply saddened by this horrific act of anti-Semitic violence that left multiple people injured,said the Senators.This vicious attack represents a disturbing trend of violence against the Jewish community in the United States, and globally, and we must work to put a stop to this epidemic.No one should be made to feel unsafe for celebrating their faith, let alone subject to this kind of horrendous assault. In the wake of this evil attack and nearly a dozen others against thelocal Jewish community over the past several days and weeks, including a massacre at a kosher grocery store in New Jersey, we must come together to condemn these acts of hate, to take action to support and protect one another, and to empower our communities to combat anti-Semitism.We cannot stand silent while targeted acts of anti-Semitism continue to occur. BACKGROUND:Earlier this year, Senators Rosen andLankfordlaunched theSenate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism. The collaboration is the first of its kind in the United States Senate, serving as a corollary to the House of Representative's Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/weekly-columns/impeachment-not-political-weapon | Impeachment is Not a Political Weapon | 2019-12-24 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | While history was made in the United States last week, it was sadly done so as a result of hyper partisan politics and Democrats' longtime dislike of President Donald Trump. Though Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared an impeachment inquiry in the U.S. House of Representatives was underway earlier this fall, sparks first flew the moment the president was elected and caught fire when Democrats took control of the House this Congress, setting off politically-motivated and fruitless investigations into the Trump Administration. With that record, it should come as no surprise then that the process Democrats pursued to impeach the president was flawed purely partisan, blatantly unfair and clearly crafted for a pre-ordained outcome. Unlike any impeachment proceedings in modern history, the process has been partisan from the start, contradicting Speaker Pelosi's own words and assurances. Back in March of this year, she said, Impeachment is so divisive to the country that unless there's something so compelling and overwhelming and bipartisan, I don't think we should go down that path, because it divides the country. Certainly, on something as consequential as impeaching the president, it is a disservice to the American people for one political party to dictate the terms of the process and then to charge ahead on a vote, with disputable evidence especially when there's an election less than 11 months away, when voters can decide, at the ballot box, whether or not to remove him from office. Unfortunately, that's exactly how things have played out in the House. While I was not on the investigating committees for impeachment, related matters twice moved through the House Rules Committee, where I serve as the Ranking Republican. First, the committee dealt with setting the actual process for impeachment in the House. Though Speaker Pelosi declared an impeachment inquiry was underway at the end of September, it wasn't until late October that a House vote was scheduled to authorize the inquiry and a process was put forward by Democra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=133 | Rep. Horn Releases Annual Report for Oklahoma's 5th District | 2019-12-23 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Horn Releases Annual Report for Oklahoma's 5th District Report details 2019 numbers and highlights, including passage of prescription drug legislation and military housing provisions Washington, December 23, 2019 WASHINGTON D.C. On Monday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) released her first annual report for Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District, highlighting legislative and district work over the past year. Congresswoman Horn's 2019 Annual Report is available here. The end-of-year report documents important numbers from the year. In 2019, Congresswoman Horn held 11 town halls and six constituent coffees and attended 285 district events. The Oklahoma City Free Press reported that [Rep. Kendra Horn] has managed to hold the center by having more town halls in less than two years than her predecessor and both Senators combined over the last ten. The 2019 Annual Report also shows that caseworkers on Congresswoman Horn's team resolved 371 constituent cases, returning $561,888 to constituents. The report highlights several of Congresswoman Horn's biggest legislative accomplishments, including passage of legislation to lower prescription drug prices and the enactment of a Tenants Bill of Rights for military families. For more information on Congresswoman Horn's legislative accomplishments or year-end numbers, contact Communications Director Chris MacKenzie by email at chris.mackenzie@mail.house.gov. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-lankford-hail-naming-of-uss-oklahoma | Inhofe, Lankford Hail Naming of USS Oklahoma | 2019-12-23 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) announced today that the Navy's newestVirginia-class fast attack submarine will be named theUSS Oklahoma: Acting Secretary Modly called today to tell me that the Navy has chosen to name the nextVirginia-class fast attack submarine after the great state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma has a proud and somber history within the Navythe battleshipUSS Oklahomalost 429 souls during the attack on Pearl Harbor. We have a permanent memorial to the sailors and Marines who lost their lives on December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor, and with the naming of a newUSS Oklahoma, we can ensure their legacy of heroism, service and sacrifice lives on into the future. The futureUSS Oklahomawill serve our country, protecting our shores and allies while also honoring the contributions of all Oklahomans to our nation,Inhofe said.I am proud to note the futureUSS Oklahomawith the designation SSN-802 will be the 29thVirginia-class fast attack submarine and the first in the Block V configuration. Block V submarines will include the latest advances in acoustic superiority and lethality that will be critical to implementing the National Defense Strategy and maintaining our nation's undersea dominance. Today, the US Navy once again selected the historic name Oklahoma for one of our nation's most powerful platforms for peace, this time a Virginia Class submarine. It's an honor that the US Navy will carry our state's values and history around the world. It has been more than 100 years since the Battleship Oklahoma was commissioned and proudly served; I am grateful the Navy will honor the 429 sailors lost and the entire World War II generation by naming one of our vessels Oklahoma. It is likely one of the Oklahoma midshipmen currently at the Naval Academy will serve on SSN 802 Oklahoma. To our sailors serving us across the world this Christmas season and to their families, thank you for the sacrifices you make for the safety of the people of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-lankford-inhofe-hail-naming-of-uss-oklahoma | Senators Lankford, Inhofe Hail Naming of USS Oklahoma | 2019-12-23 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.23.19 Senators Lankford, Inhofe Hail Naming of USS Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY, OKSenators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today that the Navy's newestVirginia-class fast attack submarine will be named theUSS Oklahoma: Today, the US Navy once again selected the historic name Oklahoma for one of our nation's most powerful platforms for peace, this time a Virginia-class submarine. It's an honor that the US Navy will carry our state's values and history around the world. It has been more than 100 years since the Battleship Oklahoma was commissioned and proudly served; I am grateful the Navy will honor the 429 sailors lost and the entire World War II generation by naming one of our vessels Oklahoma. It is likely one of the Oklahoma midshipmen currently at the Naval Academy will serve on SSN-802 Oklahoma. To our sailors serving us across the world this Christmas season and to their families, thank you for the sacrifices you make for the safety of the people of our state and our nation, said Lankford. Acting Secretary Modly called today to tell me that the Navy has chosen to name the nextVirginia-class fast attack submarine after the great state of Oklahoma. Oklahoma has a proud and somber history within the Navythe battleshipUSS Oklahomalost 429 souls during the attack on Pearl Harbor. We have a permanent memorial to the sailors and Marines who lost their lives on December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor, and with the naming of a newUSS Oklahoma, we can ensure their legacy of heroism, service and sacrifice lives on into the future. The futureUSS Oklahomawill serve our country, protecting our shores and allies while also honoring the contributions of all Oklahomans to our nation, Inhofe said. I am proud to note the futureUSS Oklahomawith the designation SSN-802 will be the 29thVirginia-class fast attack submarine and the first in the Block V configuration. Block V submarines will include the latest advances in acoustic superiority and lethalit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cole-applauds-fy2020-government-funding | Cole Applauds Full-Year Government Funding for FY 2020 | 2019-12-21 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump last night signed into law two full-year government funding packages for fiscal year 2020. The two packages include all 12 appropriations bills, which cover annual operations across the entirety of the federal government. One of the most fundamental duties of Congress is to fund the government and to keep it open and operational. By coming to bipartisan agreement on full-year appropriations, I am very proud that lawmakers in both chambers not only prevented a government shutdown, but they avoided the need for another short-term continuing resolution. I applaud President Trump for signing these critical packages into law, responsibly providing certainty for the federal government and the thousands of supporting federal workers. Earlier this week, Cole made extensive remarks in support of the funding packages on the House floor. Video is available here. Cole also explained the importance of funding with full-year appropriations, instead of continuing resolutions, in a recent column here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bipartisan-congressional-leaders-call-for-senate-passage-house-vawa | Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Call for Senate Passage of House's VAWA | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. This week, Congressional Native American Caucus Co-Chairs Deb Haaland (D-NM) and Tom Cole (R-Okla.) led a group of bipartisan congressional leaders calling for the passage of the bipartisan House version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The letter follows Senate introduction of VAWA in which Senator Joni Ernst (R-Id.) introduced a deeply altered VAWA that stripped critical protections for Native survivors of domestic violence and includes provisions that undermine tribal sovereignty. Representatives Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), David Joyce (R-Ohio), Gwen Moore (D-Wis.)and Mike Simpson (R-Ind.) joined in signing the letter. In the letter, the lawmakers wrote, The final version of the House passed bill works to seek justice for tribes that have historically lacked the public safety resources to protect their members and, if passed into law, will ensure these injustices don't continue to exacerbate the missing and murdered indigenous women crisis in the United States. The letter specifically pointed to Senate changes in the VAWA reauthorization that impact tribal courts and civil rights protections. Provisions included in S. 2920 clearly undermine tribal sovereignty the protection of any woman or child regardless of where they live or what group they belong to should never be treated as a partisan issue. We respectfully ask that you immediately come to a consensus on these critical tribal provisions and pass the carefully thought out bipartisan version of the VAWA reauthorization, the lawmakers continued in the letter. The full letter sent to U.S. Senate leadership is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lucas.house.gov/frankly-speaking/while-democrats-deliver-impeachment-christmas-congress-should-be-delivering | While Democrats Deliver Impeachment for Christmas, Congress Should Be Delivering Bipartisan Results | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Frank Lucas | L000491 | lucas.house.gov | legacy | Congress has long been a revered institution within the federal government. Enacting historic programs benefitting America's farmers and rural families to passing sweeping reforms that enabled growth and prosperity for all Americans, Congress has a storied past for its work providing for the American people. Unfortunately, the business accomplished by the Democratic leadership in the 116thCongress pales in comparison to other congressional sessions. To their credit the Democratic Party was working this congress to deliver their number one priority. Unfortunately for the American people that wasn't criminal justice reform, infrastructure, or immigration reform- it was impeaching President Trump. Instead of acknowledging and addressing the humanitarian and security crisis at the Southern border, or fixing our nation's roads and bridges, or passing policies further expanding on America's current economic growth, House Democrats have pushed aside and stalled bipartisan legislation that puts the People's priorities first. Even though the cards were stacked against legislation like United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) or the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), we were able to get them to the finish line. The USMCA, passed by a vote of 385-41, will modernize our trade relationship with our North American neighbors while boosting America's economic growth and providing for an increase in global market access. The NDAA, championed by Oklahoma's very own Sen. Jim Inhofe, passed the U.S. House by a vote of 377-48 and provides for the safety of our men and women in uniform and further strengthens our nation's security. But both of those well supported bills weren't given floor time by Democratic leadership until the very last moments of this calendar year. These examples are clear, when faced with the opportunity, Congress can deliver bipartisan legislation for the American people but not if Democratic leadership keeps holding it up for political gain. It's time for Congress to live up to its storied past. Am… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lucas.house.gov/press-release/lucas-congratulates-dr-sethuraman-panchanathan-his-nomination-director-national | Lucas Congratulates Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan on his Nomination as the Director of the National Science Foundation | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Frank Lucas | L000491 | lucas.house.gov | legacy | Lucas Congratulates Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan on his Nomination as the Director of the National Science Foundation Dec 20, 2019 Washington, DC House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Ranking Member Frank Lucas released a statement today applauding President Trump'snominationof Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan to serve as the next Director of the National Science Foundation. The National Science Foundation does vital work supporting and funding research that makes America competitive, prosperous, and secure,Lucassaid. Dr. Panchanathan has exceptional credentials in research and academia and understands the importance of strong science policy with an emphasis on basic research. I'm looking forward to working with him in this new role, and I appreciate all the work his predecessor Dr. France Crdova has done to keep America at the forefront of scientific innovation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/in-their-words-praise-for-inhofes-work-on-year-end-appropriations-bills | In Their Words: Praise for Inhofe's Work on Year-End Appropriations Bills | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | Stakeholders from Oklahoma and across the country praised Sen. Inhofe's work on the appropriations bills which passed the Senate yesterday to fully fund the Department of Defense as authorized in Inhofe's National Defense Authorization Act. In addition to defense funding, these bills provide the necessary funding for critical Oklahoma priorities. Click here for a comment from Sen. Inhofe and a summary of the provisions he secured in the legislation. The Army has been clearlong range precision fires is their top modernization goal, and the PIM is how we get there. Lawton knows the importance of this mission for the nation, for the Army and for our own community. We appreciate Chairman Inhofe's work to ensure the PIM program is fully funded, which, in turn, fuels the economy of our region,saidMike Brown, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army. As the Chairman of the Altus Military Affairs Committee and on behalf of the Altus community, we applaud Senator Inhofe's tireless commitment to policy and funding to continue fundamental KC-46A program stability and support to meet the Air Force mission. Our nation's air refueling aircraft are crucial to the future of our national security and the KC-46A Pegasus' has started the process of replacing our aging tanker aircraft inventory. Senator Inhofe's tenacious work as the Chairman of the United States Senate Armed Services Committee has been nothing short of remarkable in support of the United States Air Force and his commitment to the delivery and support of the KC-46. The men and women in our nation's armed forces deserve our absolute best effort and Senator Jim Inhofe has been the champion for readiness, enhanced military capabilities, and predictable budgeting for stabilized National Defense Strategy and execution. With the addition of the KC-46A mission set at Altus AFB, the tanker and mobility community will be able to capitalize on the synergistic training benefit to both meet and exceed global force requirements for our nation's security, said Dr. Joe Leveret… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-lankford-propose-plan-to-give-va-greater-ability-to-provide-chaplaincy-services | Inhofe, Lankford Propose Plan to Give VA Greater Ability to Provide Chaplaincy Services | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) today introduced a bill to realign chaplains at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)under the Secretary of the VAand alsoenhance their ability to provide mental health, counseling, and pastoral services to our nation's veterans and VA employees. The move will centralize and streamline all faith-based programs andpolicies across the entire VA to improve consistency and the opportunity to have additional access to pastoral counseling, if and when a veteran needs it. Currently, the Director of Chaplains and the VA chaplaincy, as a whole, are organized under the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which can lead to decentralized and inconsistent religious policies across the VA, while also creating unnecessary barriers for the chaplaincy to serve veterans and VA employees throughout the rest of the Department. This bill would also provide additional mental health services to our veterans. In addition, it would align the VA chaplaincy practices and organization with how the Department of Defense's chaplaincy currently functions, allowing for a more streamlined program. Chaplains are a vital part of supporting our nation's service members and veterans, but the disjointed structure at the VA can make it difficult for chaplains to provide consistent care, Inhofe said. By streamlining the VA chaplaincy to more closely model the way the chaplain corps for each military service operates, we can provide greater access to religious counseling and mental health services for all veterans who want to receive it. Our VA chaplains should be able to provide faith-based services and pastoral counseling to every veteran who wants it, said Lankford. By creating a Chief of Chaplains position at the VA, it will help to provide clear guidance across the entire department and for chaplains so they are able to administer pastoral services in a consistent and fair manner while also ensuring that chaplains have the ability to provide care for veterans in a way … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-praises-senate-confirmation-of-senior-pentagon-civilian-leadership | Inhofe Praises Senate Confirmation of Senior Pentagon Civilian Leadership | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Senate voted by voice to confirm three individuals to senior Pentagon civilian leadership positions: Yesterday the Senate confirmed three more civilian leaders for the Department of Defense: the Chief Management Officer, the Chief Information Officer and the Navy General Counsel. Lisa Hershman, Dana Deasy and Robert Sander are well-qualified for their positions, and I'm pleased the full Senate agreed. I look forward to confirming more nominees as the Senate receives them in the new year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-statement-on-enactment-of-fiscal-year-2020-national-defense-authorization-act | Inhofe Statement on Enactment of Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on the enactment of theNational Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2020. The United States is in the most threatened position I've experienced in my lifetime, and it's vital we have the policy and resources in place to meet the needs of a nation increasingly at risk. After President Obama degraded and underfundedour military for years, President Trump and I promised to rebuild and restore our military. With the enactment of this legislation, we are one step closer to fulfilling this promise. Not only does this legislation help revitalize and replenish key equipment and systems, but it also accelerates development of critical technologies and delivers on President Trump's Space Force. The NDAA will build a stronger, safer America and keep us ahead of our strategic competitors: China and Russia. President Trump has been a tireless champion of our Armed Forces, and I thank him for his leadership and for signing this important legislation quickly. Click here to read a summary of the conference report. Click here to read the text of the conference report. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-statement-on-lankford-being-named-chair-of-ethics-committee | Inhofe Statement on Lankford Being Named Chair of Ethics Committee | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the selection of fellow Oklahoman, U.S. Sen. James Lankford, to serve as chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics. I am incredibly pleased to hear my good friend, James Lankford, has been chosen to serve as chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Inhofe said. I really cannot think of a better person for this job. James has the integrity and the trust to be a well-respected chairman for the Ethics Committee. Congratulations James, you've made Oklahoma extremely proud and I know you'll continue to in this new role. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/lankford-durbin-kinzinger-loesback-introduce-bill-to-support-rural-hospitals | Lankford, Durbin, Kinzinger, Loesback Introduce Bill to Support Rural Hospitals | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.19 Lankford, Durbin, Kinzinger, Loesback Introduce Bill to Support Rural Hospitals WASHINGTON, DC Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Representatives Adam Kinzinger (R-IL-16) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02), introduced a new bill to support financially vulnerable rural hospitals facing the risk of closure. The Rural Hospital Relief Act would update Medicare's Critical Access Hospital (CAH) designation so more rural hospitals can qualify for this financial lifeline and continue to serve their communities with quality, affordable health care services. Small hospitals are the backbone of rural communities, and often the largest employers, yet more than 113 rural hospitals have closed nationwide in the past decade, with many more hospitals operating with negative margins. Access to rural health care is vital for many of our Oklahoma communities, said Lankford. Giving flexibility to states to help designate certain rural hospitals as necessary providers will help with access while maintaining high-quality care for the community. I'm glad to partner with Senator Durbin and Congressmen Kinzinger and Loebsack to help communities continue to provide a vital lifeline and much-needed access to life-saving services for patients. It is essential that we address the wave of rural hospital closures playing out across the nation, and I am hopeful that this proposal can serve as a critical first step in doing just that. This bipartisan legislation will update Medicare's rules in order to redouble our commitment to rural hospitals and the communities they serve, Durbin said. In Illinois and across the country, rural hospitals are a health care and economic lifeline, and I'm pleased to work with Senator Lankford and Representative Kinzinger to maintain support for these essential health providers. Rural hospitals are a vital lifeline in communities across IL-16 and the country. It's time for us to take action to help save these vulnerable health facilities facing financial hardships,s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-to-serve-as-chairman-of-senate-select-committee-on-ethics | Senator Lankford to Serve as Chairman of Senate Select Committee on Ethics | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.19 Senator Lankford to Serve as Chairman of Senate Select Committee on Ethics WASHINGTON, DCSenator James Lankford (R-OK) issued a statement that he will serve as the Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics: It is an honor to be entrusted with the responsibility to fill the role as Chairman of the Select Committee on Ethics following Senator Isakson. Senator Isakson has been the model of bipartisanship, integrity, and fairness throughout his career in the Senate. It is my desire to ensure the Senate maintains adherence to federal law and Senate Rules. I look forward to serving in this position alongside Vice Chairman Senator Chris Coons. Lankford succeeds Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) who is retiring at the end of the year. The jurisdiction of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics is derived from the Constitution and authority granted under law and Senate Rules. Lankford will assume the chairmanship in January 2020. Lankford also serves on the Committee on Finance, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Indian Affairs. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-lankford-inhofe-propose-plan-to-give-va-greater-ability-to-provide-chaplaincy-services | Senators Lankford, Inhofe Propose Plan to Give VA Greater Ability to Provide Chaplaincy Services | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.20.19 Senators Lankford, Inhofe Propose Plan to Give VA Greater Ability to Provide Chaplaincy Services WASHINGTON, DC Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK) today introduced a bill to realign chaplains at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)under the Secretary of the VAand alsoenhance their ability to provide mental health, counseling, and pastoral services to our nation's veterans and VA employees. The move will centralize and streamline all faith-based programs andpolicies across the entire VA to improve consistency and the opportunity to have additional access to pastoral counseling, if and when a veteran needs it. Currently, the Director of Chaplains and the VA chaplaincy, as a whole, are organized under the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which can lead to decentralized and inconsistent religious policies across the VA, while also creating unnecessary barriers for the chaplaincy to serve veterans and VA employees throughout the rest of the Department. This bill would also provide additional mental health services to our veterans. In addition, it would align the VA chaplaincy practices and organization with how the Department of Defense's chaplaincy currently functions, allowing for a more streamlined program. Our VA chaplains should be able to provide faith-based services and pastoral counseling to every veteran who wants it, said Lankford. By creating a Chief of Chaplains position at the VA, it will help to provide clear guidance across the entire department and for chaplains so they are able to administer pastoral services in a consistent and fair manner while also ensuring that chaplains have the ability to provide care for veterans in a way that does not violate their own deeply held beliefs. I believe that streamlining the VA chaplaincy to better serve our veterans is long overdue and I look forward to working with my colleagues on advancing this legislation. Chaplains are a vital part of supporting our nation's service members and veterans, but the disjointed str… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mullin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3955 | Mullin Votes for USMCA Trade Deal | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Markwayne Mullin | M001190 | mullin.house.gov | legacy | Mullin Votes for USMCA Trade Deal f t # e Washington, December 19, 2019 Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA is a renegotiation of NAFTA, which governs trade across North America. During his campaign, President Trump promised the American people a better trade deal and the USMCA we passed today delivers on that promise, Mullin said. Canada and Mexico are Oklahoma's top trading partners and this agreement puts us on a level playing field with our neighbors. I was proud to support this agreement from the day it was signed and I look forward to seeing its benefits for years to come. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cole-statement-house-passage-usmca | Cole Statement on House Passage of USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with strong bipartisan support. While it is long overdue, I am proud that the House finally advanced the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which was skillfully negotiated and secured on America's behalf by President Donald Trump, said Cole. Considering that the United States trades with Mexico and Canada more than any other countries in the world, it is certainly appropriate to strengthen that relationship and right to modernize the outdated terms of trade. However, USMCA goes beyond reinforcing the relationship we have with our North American neighbors. This trade agreement is a tremendous win for the American people for millions of manufacturers, entrepreneurs, farmers and ranchers. I applaud President Trump for his dogged commitment to improving economic policies and delivering real benefits to American job creators, workers and consumers. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/weekly-chats/december-19-2019 | Rep. Cole's Weekly Chat | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | 100 E. 13th St Suite 213 Ada, OK 74820 Phone: (580)436-5375 Fax: (580)436-5451 | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=128 | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of the USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of the USMCA New trade deal with Mexico and Canada expected to create 175,000 jobs Washington, December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON D.C. On Thursday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) voted for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which passed in the House of Representatives in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 385-41. Oklahoma's largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, buy $2.4 billion in Oklahoma exports each year. The new trade deal is expected to create 175,000 jobs nationally. Today's bipartisan vote to pass the USMCA is a monumental step towards ensuring free and fair trade with our two largest trading partners, said Congresswoman Kendra Horn. A stronger trading relationship with Mexico and Canada means a stronger economy for Oklahoma. This agreement ensures a level playing field for Oklahoma businesses and workers, includes critical enforcement provisions, gives Congress tools to combat the high costs of prescriptions drugs, and improves labor standards. I came to Congress to find bipartisan solutions that improve the daily lives of Americans, and that's what the USMCA does. Finding common ground is not easy, and I am thankful for the hard work of the Administration and the Democratic Working Group for finding a bipartisan path forward on this critical legislation. Congresswoman Horn has brought lawmakers on both sides of the aisle together to urge congressional leadership and the Administration to finalize an agreement before the year's end. On Wednesday, Congresswoman Horn called on Senate leadership to pass the deal which was voted through the House today. Watch Congresswoman Horn speak on the House floor on the USMCA. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lucas.house.gov/press-release/lucas-applauds-passage-usmca | Lucas Applauds the Passage of USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Frank Lucas | L000491 | lucas.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Representative Lucas voted in favor of passing the historic trade deal. It's been more than 25 years since our nation established a trade agreement with our North American neighbors. Today's vote in the House is a monumental step as America's farmers, manufactures, and Main Street businesses come one step closer to a 21st century trade deal. President Trump and Ambassador Lighthizer have worked tirelessly to deliver on their promise for a modernized deal that strengthens our trade relationship and benefits nearly every job sector in America. I applaud their leadership and commend them for standing up for workers across the country. Oklahomans know all too well how important fair-and-free trade with Mexico and Canada is to our economy. In 2018, exports from Oklahoma to our North American neighbors totaled more than $2.4 billion. For Oklahoma's farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers, USMCA will tremendously increase export opportunities while strengthening the thousands of jobs supported by trade. With a promise to increase prosperity throughout Oklahoma, USMCA now stands ready to deliver. While I wish this day would have come 384 days sooner, the passage of USMCA in nonetheless a major victory for North American trade. Background: According to a United States International Trade Commission estimate, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement would raise U.S. real GDP by $68.2 billion and U.S. employment by 176,000 new jobs. The Commission also estimates that U.S. exports to Canada and Mexico would increase by $19.1 billion and $14.2 billion, respectively. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lucas.house.gov/press-release/lucas-our-nation-deserves-better-partisan-impeachment | Lucas: Our Nation Deserves Better Than a Partisan Impeachment | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Frank Lucas | L000491 | lucas.house.gov | legacy | Lucas: Our Nation Deserves Better Than a Partisan Impeachment Dec 18, 2019 Washington, D.C. Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Donald J. Trump: Today is a sad day for us all- the American people and the institution that is the U.S. House of Representatives. For the third time in history, the House of Representatives has impeached a sitting president. As I have said before, the strength of our democracy comes from the House's ability to legislate on behalf of the American people. For more than 200 hundred years the U.S. House of Representatives has stood as a testament to that notion and has served the needs of a great nation. Regrettably today, those needs have been put aside in favor of partisan politics. For months, Americans have witnessed impeachment proceedings unlike any other in modern history. From the very beginning, House Democrats blatantly disregarded historical and institutional practices to instead partake in a flawed, partisan probe. There's only one thing that's been made clear by today's partisan impeachment vote: this unjust impeachment is a disservice to the American people. Our institution deserves better than this. Oklahomans deserve better than this. And our nation deserves better than this. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-applauds-senate-passage-of-year-end-appropriations-bills-to-fund-defense | Inhofe Applauds Senate Passage of Year-End Appropriations Bills to Fund Defense | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) applauded the passage of appropriations bills today to fully fund the Department of Defense as authorized in Inhofe's National Defense Authorization Act. In addition to defense funding, these bills provide the necessary funding for critical Oklahoma priorities. Defending America is the most important job of Congress, Inhofe said. During the Obama administration, our military was degraded to staggeringly low funding levelsreduced by 25 percent over his last five years. By fully funding the Department of Defense in this appropriations bill, we are finally making up that deficit and are on our way to rebuilding our military. Our troops need this so that they can not only continue to do their jobs, but do them with the best resources possible. This bill fully funds the important priorities I included in the NDAA: funding vital military operations, creating Space Force, resourcing needed modernization programs, providing a 3.1 percent pay raise for our troops and reforming the privatized military housing system. I am proud of the work President Trump has done to get our military back to the place it needs to be, and I am proud to support and work with him as we deliver real results on his promise to rebuild our Armed Forces. Inhofe worked to include key provisions to benefit Oklahomans. His priorities included: Department of Defense, Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works and Department of State Fully funding the PIM and Long Range Precision Fires programs at Fort Sill. Provides $2.1 billion for KC-46A Tanker aircraft where training will be done at Altus AFB and maintenance will be at Tinker AFB. Provides $3.0 billion for the B-21 bomber program that will receive maintenance at Tinker AFB. Provides $340 million for Advanced Pilot Training that pilots will use to train at Vance AFB. Fully funding Impact Aid, to support local educational agencies and schools with military dependent children. Fully funding Starbase, a program to educate and motivate students to explore Scienc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-lankford-applaud-confirmation-of-oklahomans-to-serve-as-us-district-court-judges | Inhofe, Lankford Applaud Confirmation of Oklahomans to Serve as U.S. District Court Judges | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) the Senate confirmation of Mrs. Jodi Dishman and Judge Bernard Jones to serve as judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. I am glad to see the confirmation of two exemplary Oklahomans, Jodi Dishman and Bernard Jones, on the Senate floor today, Inhofe said. Jodi and Bernard each have unique experiences and esteemed reputations appreciated across the state of Oklahoma. Jodi has continually stood out as a top-notch lawyer, even going so far as to be chosen as one of the Best Lawyers in America.' Bernard's years on the bench have provided him the opportunity to prove time and time again of his in-depth understanding of the Constitution and rule of law. I am certain they will make excellent US District Court Judges for the Western District of Oklahoma. I'm glad to see the Senate confirm two very well-qualified judges today to serve on the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, said Lankford. I am confident both will represent our state and nation well in their new roles. I am grateful to both of them and their families for going through this long process to serve our state. Inhofe and Lankford applauded President Trump's intent to nominate Dishman on August 14, 2019, and the Judiciary Committee's advancement of Dishman to the full Senate for a confirmation vote on October 31, 2019. Inhofe also submitted a statement for the record ahead of her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. On October 3, 2019, Inhofe and Lankford praised President Trump's intent to nominate Jones. On October 30, 2019, Inhofe introduced Jones at his confirmation hearing. Inhofe and Lankford then applauded the Judiciary Committee's advancement of Jones to the full Senate for a confirmation vote on November 21, 2019. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-applauds-signing-of-future-act-into-law | Senator Lankford Applauds Signing of FUTURE Act into Law | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Senator Lankford Applauds Signing of FUTURE Act into Law Bill provides permanent funding to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities WASHINGTON, DC Senator James Lankford (R-OK) applauded President Trump's signature into law of the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act, which permanently authorizes funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and simplifies the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form for students and families. I am pleased we were able to resolve negotiations on this bill to provide permanent, rather than just temporary, funding to HBCUs and to simplify the FAFSA form for students interested in attending institutions of higher education, said Lankford. This bill takes the next step toward recognizing and assisting our HBCUs like Langston University in Oklahoma and the others around the nation as they continue to strive for excellence in education. We should continue to pursue a broader package of higher education reforms to update a number of out-of-date or failing federal policies that prevent many higher education institutions from properly serving students and make it more difficult for students interested in higher education and their families. I look forward to the Senate's consideration of additional higher education reforms in the days ahead. The passage of the FUTURE Act means so much to minority serving institutions, and specifically to historically black colleges and universities, said President of Langston University, Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr. Sustained funding of this magnitude will allow institutions to provide life-changing opportunities to the students and communities who need it most. I am so pleased to see this investment to advance the mission of Langston University. The FUTURE Act permanently authorizes $255 million annually to HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions. The… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-highlights-2019-legislative-successes-discusses-houses-impeachment-on-senate-floor | Senator Lankford Highlights 2019 Legislative Successes, Discusses House’s Impeachment on Senate Floor | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Senator Lankford Highlights 2019 Legislative Successes, Discusses House's Impeachment on Senate Floor CLICK HERE to watch Lankford's floor speech. WASHINGTON, DC Senator James Lankford (R-OK) spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the Senate's work and successes over the past year and specifically the areas in which Lankford and his team were able to make progress in 2019. Lankford outlined the Senate's work on the First Step Act, National Defense Authorization Act, de-listing the American burying beetle, repealing burdensome federal taxes like the medical device tax, supporting grants for first responders, supporting national medical research initiatives, and others. He also discussed the House's historic move yesterday to impeach President Donald Trump and the next steps of that process in the Senate. Transcript It's a historic day and a busy week here in the Senate. The historic day is happening just south of us right now. There is debate in the House of Representatives over impeaching the President of the United Statesonly the third time that that has ever occurred in our nation's multi-century history. Current impeachment conversation is an interpretation of a phone call that President Trump had with President Zelensky that if you twist that phone call just the right way, it sounds like he's trying to influence the President of Ukraine, except the President of Ukraine never said he felt influenced by that. They never took any action that President Trump is being accused of. Five different meetings happened in the days after that phone call, and none of those meetings ever included any conversation about Rudy Giuliani or Hunter Biden or Joe Biden. The money did go to Ukraine in time. It was the 11th September 11, and the deadline was the 30th September for it to arrive. The whole time the Ukrainians, who apparently were threatened by President Trump, according to the articles of impeachment, the whole time the Ukrainians said they never knew they were threatened. I have a feeling th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-opposes-funding-bill-that-adds-to-national-debt | Senator Lankford Opposes Funding Bill that Adds to National Debt | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Senator Lankford Opposes Funding Bill that Adds to National Debt WASHINGTON, DC Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued a statement following Senate passage of H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which also includes a number of extensions for federal tax breaks: This bill has a number of legislative successes that benefit Oklahoma and our nation. This bill includes necessary funding for NIH research, supporting opioid addiction treatment and Alzheimer's research, funding medical student education at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, repealing an absurd federal tax on nonprofits, maintaining traditional life riders andproviding justice for US victims of international terrorism, but it also adds a half-a-trillion dollars in new debt spending beyond the agreed-upon amounts. Last weekend, billions of dollars of new spending were added to an already large bill. This is the same issue we face every year. We wait until the last minute with the threat of a government shutdown, and suddenly new items get crammed into a massive funding bill. Even though there are a number of good funding measures in this bill, I cannot support the added debt and the extension of several expired or expiring tax provisions. We can't continue down this path. Lankford supported H.R. 1158, which funded the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and key law enforcement entities. Lankford outlined on the Senate floor the legislative successesmade this year on behalf of Oklahoma. Lankford's bill to remove a section of the tax code that requires some non-profits to pay federal taxes on employee benefits, such as parking, meals, or transportation benefits was included in the funding bill. The funding bill also includes his bill to give victims of terrorism their day in court. ### Print Email Tweet Nex… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-supports-second-funding-package-focused-on-defense | Senator Lankford Supports Second Funding Package Focused on Defense | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Senator Lankford Supports Second Funding Package Focused on Defense WASHINGTON, DC Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued a statement following Senate passage ofa spendingbill to fund the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and key law enforcement entities. The bill includes a 3.1-percent pay increase for military service members and vital national security funding. The bill now heads to the President to be signed into law. This was one of two bills to fund the governmentthrough September 30, 2020. Lankford opposed the other bill, which also included a number of non-funding-related spending provisions. Today's vote on the defense spending bill is another push to prioritize the women and men serving our nation and address the needs of their missions, said Lankford. The spending bill provides the necessary funding to secure our border, support for the KC-46 tankers for Air Force installations in Oklahoma, and start working on testing cell phone jamming in prisons, which will help keep our communities safer. We can and should work to responsibly fund our government, help address veterans' needs, and address lapses in federal policies. I look forward to the President's signature on this important set of funding priorities. Oklahoma Highlights in the bill include funding for: the KC-46 refueling tankers to allow for 12 more tankers in the next fiscal year, which is an important program to Tinker Air Force Base and Altus Air Force Base. the President's request for the Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) program. The Fires Center of Excellence at Ft. Sillorganizes, trains, and equips all of the PIM units. the modernization of the Patriot units.The Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill organizes, trains, and equips all the PATRIOT units in the Army. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense(THAAD) units. The Fires Center of Excellence at Fort Sill organizes, trains, and equips all the PATRIOT units in the Army. the new and advanced radar capability for our F-… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankfords-good-government-bills-advance-in-house | Senator Lankford’s Good Government Bills Advance in House | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Senator Lankford's Good Government Bills Advance in House WASHINGTON, DC Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today applauded the House Oversight Committee's work to advance the House versions of two of his bills: the Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act and the Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act. The Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act would require the federal government to make public the details, costs, and assessments related to every federal program. The Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act would crack down on fraud and misuse of federal retirement benefits. I am grateful for the House's attention to these two important, bipartisan, bicameral bills that would ensure greater federal transparency and accountability for American taxpayers, said Lankford. We should do everything we can to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse, if federal tax dollars are misused or misspent by federal agencies or if tax dollars are abused through federal retirement benefit fraud. These bipartisan, bicameral solutions have been legislative priorities for me for quite a while, and I look forward to them both receiving votes in the House and Senate and be signed into law. As partisanship heats up in Washington, these two bills provide an opportunity for us to come together and pass something for the good of the American people. Lankford has worked on legislation to ensure completion of a federal program inventory since 2011, his first year in Congress. The Taxpayers Right-to-Know Act, a legislative priority of Lankford's, would ensure completion of a functional federal program inventory that can be used as a tool for oversight of federal spending, highlight good stewardship of tax dollars, and provide greater transparency of duplication, inefficiency, and waste. The Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act would give US Attorneys the statutory authority to prosecute representatives that misuse funds when they act on behalf of a retiree who has benefits from the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) or the Civil Servic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-lankford-coons-call-for-repeal-of-international-blasphemy-laws- | Senators Lankford, Coons Call for Repeal of International Blasphemy Laws | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Senators Lankford, Coons Call for Repeal of International Blasphemy Laws WASHINGTON, DC Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced a resolution to call for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws. A number of countries still have criminal blasphemy laws and punish individuals who engage in expression deemed by the government to be blasphemous, heretical, apostate, defamatory of religion or insulting religion. These laws affect Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Bah',secularists, and many other groups. The resolution Lankford and Coons introduced urges foreign countries to repeal such laws, release individuals who have been prosecuted or imprisoned on charges of blasphemyand ensure the safety of those individuals and their families. America has a right and a duty to share our core values with the international community, including the freedom to live out your faith, change your faith, or have no faith at all, said Lankford. Today, Senator Coons and I joined together to support religious freedom as a fundamental human right of all people and condemn blasphemy laws worldwide as being antithetical to that right. Freedom of expression and religion are fundamental human rights that are the bedrock of any open society. As a person of faith, I am proud to re-introduce this bipartisan resolution which aims to protect religious and secular minorities by calling for the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws around the world. These laws stifle free and open discourse and are often used to imprison activists, journalists, and other peaceful political dissidents. No one should be persecuted for practicing their specific faith or not practicing at all, and this resolution is a positive step toward defending individual liberties, said Coons. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) research has found thatblasphemy charges are often based on false accusations, are used for sectarian or political purposes, and foster religious in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-lankford-inhofe-applaud-confirmation-of-oklahomans-to-serve-as-us-district-court-judges | Senators Lankford, Inhofe Applaud Confirmation of Oklahomans to Serve as US District Court Judges | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.19.19 Senators Lankford, Inhofe Applaud Confirmation of Oklahomans to Serve as US District Court Judges WASHINGTON, DCSenators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jim Inhofe (R-OK) today praised the Senate confirmation of Mrs. Jodi Dishman and Judge Bernard Jones to serve as judges on the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. I'm glad to see the Senate confirm two very well-qualified judges today to serve on the US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, said Lankford. I am confident both will represent our state and nation well in their new roles. I am grateful to both of them and their families for going through this long process to serve our state. I am glad to see the confirmation of two exemplary Oklahomans, Jodi Dishman and Bernard Jones, on the Senate floor today, Inhofe said. Jodi and Bernard each have unique experiences and esteemed reputations appreciated across the state of Oklahoma. Jodi has continually stood out as a top-notch lawyer, even going so far as to be chosen as one of the Best Lawyers in America.' Bernard's years on the bench have provided him the opportunity to prove time and time again of his in-depth understanding of the Constitution and rule of law. I am certain they will make excellent US District Court Judges for the Western District of Oklahoma. Lankford and Inhofe applauded President Trump's intent to nominate Dishman onAugust 14, 2019, and the Judiciary Committee's advancement of Dishman to thefullSenate for a confirmation vote onOctober 31, 2019.Lankford also introduced Dishman at her confirmation hearing. On October 3, 2019, Lankford and Inhofe praised President Trump's intent to nominate Jones. On October 30, 2019, Lankford introduced Jones at his confirmation hearing. Lankford and Inhofe then applauded the Judiciary Committee's advancement of Jones to thefullSenate for a confirmation vote onNovember 21, 2019. ### Print Email Tweet … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mullin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3954 | Mullin Votes Against Sham Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Markwayne Mullin | M001190 | mullin.house.gov | legacy | Mullin Votes Against Sham Articles of Impeachment f t # e Washington, December 18, 2019 Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released this video after voting against two articles of impeachment against President Trump. From day one, they have been trying to impeach the president, Mullin said. Nancy Pelosi, on the day she said they were going to impeach the President of the United States and brought forth the articles of impeachment, said this was two and a half years in the making. Today is probably the darkest day, Mullin continued. This is not what our Founding Fathers intended for us to do when they put in the articles of impeachment. It was never designed for political motivation. It was never designed to be used the way Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff have done it. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cole-votes-no-impeachment-articles | Cole Votes No on Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Cole opposed both articles. Today's vote sadly marks the climax of a flawed and partisan process that House Democrats used to impeach President Trump, and I am very concerned that they did so with questionable evidence and on insufficient grounds. In the short term, this sharpens partisanship and political differences nationwide, but it will also make it much more difficult to enact meaningful and bipartisan legislation in the future. More alarming in the long term, this action sets an unfair precedent that runs the risk of legitimizing impeachment as an acceptable weapon that can now be used in partisan political warfare. That should concern every single one of us. As Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee, Cole participated in the committee's hearing yesterday which set the terms of floor debate for the impeachment articles on the House floor. Earlier today during rule debate, he also made extensive remarks on the House floor. Video Cole's opening remarks in yesterday's Rules hearing available here and his floor remarks from today here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/speeches/cole-no-way-go-about-impeaching-president | Cole: "This is no way to go about impeaching a president" | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Remarks as prepared for delivery during floor debate on the rule for two articles of impeachment against President Trump: MadamSpeaker, I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts, ChairmanMcGovern, for yielding me the customary 30 minutes, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Well, MadamSpeaker, today is a very sad day for all us for me personally, for the Rules Committee, for the entire House of Representativesand most importantly for the American people. For the second time in my life, the House of Representatives will be voting to impeach a president of the United States. But unlike in 1998, the decision to have this vote is not the result of a bipartisan process, nor an open or a fair process. Instead, it is going to be a deeply partisan vote, coming at the end of an unfair and rushed process prescribed solely by Democrats to ensure a predetermined result. Impeachment of a president is one of the most consequential acts the House of Representatives can undertake, and it should only be done after the fullest and most careful consideration. Yet today, after a truncated investigation that denied the president due process, cherry-picked evidence and witness testimony to fit their narrativeand trampled on Republicans' minority rights, Democrats in the House are pressing forward with a partisan impeachment vote. Doing so contradicts Speaker Pelosi's own words back in March of this year when she said that, Impeachment is so divisive to the country that unless there's something so compelling and overwhelmingand bipartisan, I don't think we should go down that path, because it divides the country. But if we're really being honest, Democrats have been searching for a reason to impeach President Trump since the day he was elected.In December of 2017, a current member of the majority forced a vote to impeach the president, and even then, long before there was even an impeachment investigation,58 Democratsvoted to impeach the president. And those numbers have only grown since then, to the point where the majority… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/oklahoma-celebrates-local-victories-funding-bill | Oklahoma Celebrates Local Victories in Funding Bill | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a year-end government funding bill, including tax provisions and key investments that Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) fought to include. The bill makes record investments in Head Start and early education, extends a biodiesel tax credit important to Oklahoma companies like Love's Travel Stops, continues funding for community mental health services, invests in underserved schools in Oklahoma, and extends short-line railroad tax credits that benefit Oklahoma's economy. Earlier in the month, Congresswoman Horn led a bipartisan letter urging congressional leadership to include these provisions and other locally important tax measures in a year-end funding bill. Oklahoma organizations and businesses shared their reactions to the local victories in the year's government funding package: The biodiesel tax credit is a critically important policy tool that enables our company to buy, blend, and sell environmentally friendly fuels," said Carl Martincich, Vice President of HR and Government Affairs for Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores based in Oklahoma City. "The Love's Family of Companies is grateful to Congresswoman Horn for her leadership in helping get this important policy through the House of Representatives. If enacted, this successful policy will allow Love's to continue to lower fuel prices and decrease the transportation sector's emissions footprint. We appreciate the support Representative Horn gave to not only the Stillwater Central Railroad but all the short line railroads in Oklahoma this year in advancing policy to help keep the communities and customers we serve connected to the national freight network, said Nathan Champion, General Manager of Stillwater Central Railroad. On behalf of our nation's, and especially Oklahoma's, most-in-need children and families, we are thankful to Congress for the increase of $547 million dollars to Head Start and Early Head Start programs, said Terrie Vicknair, Head Start/Early Head Start Program Directo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=127 | Oklahoma Celebrates Local Victories in Funding Bill | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a year-end government funding bill, including tax provisions and key investments that Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) fought to include. The bill makes record investments in Head Start and early education, extends a biodiesel tax credit important to Oklahoma companies like Love's Travel Stops, continues funding for community mental health services, invests in underserved schools in Oklahoma, and extends short-line railroad tax credits that benefit Oklahoma's economy. Earlier in the month, Congresswoman Horn led a bipartisan letter urging congressional leadership to include these provisions and other locally important tax measures in a year-end funding bill. Oklahoma organizations and businesses shared their reactions to the local victories in the year's government funding package: The biodiesel tax credit is a critically important policy tool that enables our company to buy, blend, and sell environmentally friendly fuels," said Carl Martincich, Vice President of HR and Government Affairs for Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores based in Oklahoma City. "The Love's Family of Companies is grateful to Congresswoman Horn for her leadership in helping get this important policy through the House of Representatives. If enacted, this successful policy will allow Love's to continue to lower fuel prices and decrease the transportation sector's emissions footprint. We appreciate the support Representative Horn gave to not only the Stillwater Central Railroad but all the short line railroads in Oklahoma this year in advancing policy to help keep the communities and customers we serve connected to the national freight network, said Nathan Champion, General Manager of Stillwater Central Railroad. On behalf of our nation's, and especially Oklahoma's, most-in-need children and families, we are thankful to Congress for the increase of $547 million dollars to Head Start and Early Head Start programs, said Terrie Vicknair, Head Start/Early Head Start Program Dir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-joins-hyde-smith-in-introducing-bill-to-protect-moms-and-babies-through-control-of-chemical-abortion-pills | Inhofe Joins Hyde-Smith in Introducing Bill to Protect Moms & Babies Through Control of Chemical Abortion Pills | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), introduced legislation this week to protect the lives of women by controlling the distribution of chemical abortion drugs, which have high complication rates for incomplete abortions, infections, severe bleeding, and death. The Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act would prevent labeling changes for already-approved abortion drugs; prevent providers from dispensing these drugs remotely, by mail, or via tele-medicine; and prevent the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from approving new chemical abortion drugs. It's disappointing when new medical advances are used to take life, not save it. The use of the abortion pill is growing around the world, yet these drugs' complication rate is higher than any other available abortion method.On top of that, there are efforts to lessen FDA's regulation of these pills, which would allow women to take these dangerous drugs without a doctor's supervision orwarning of the dangerous risks, Inhofe said. Not only would this bill prevent the dangerous movement of these drugs, it would also bar the FDA from approving any additional chemical abortion drugs, going a step further to protect the right to life for all people. I thank Sen. Hyde-Smith for her work and advocacy on behalf of future mom's and children with the SAVE Moms & Babies Act. Although abortion rates are declining nationwide, rates of chemical abortion are increasing dramatically.Increased use of abortion pills may give the impression that these procedures are safe, when in fact they are quite dangerous. Making chemical abortion pills more broadly available without proper medical oversight would endanger the lives of women.I am introducing this bill to codify the important FDA policy that protects women from dangers inherent in mail-o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-praises-epw-advancement-of-ace-act-and-okc-courthouse-modernizations | Inhofe Praises EPW Advancement of ACE Act and OKC Courthouse Modernizations | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), senior member of the Environmental and Public Works (EPW) Committee, praised the committee's advancement of America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Act, a bill Sen. Inhofe cosponsored, the nomination of Robert Feitel, to be Inspector General of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and 19 General Services Administration resolutions, one of which authorizes $144 million for needed modernizations to the Walter J. Holloway, Jr. U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Oklahoma City. I am glad to see the resolution to fund needed modernizations to the Walter J. Holloway, Jr. U.S. Courthouse and Post Office in Oklahoma City, Inhofe said. The modernizations to the courthouse include needed updates to outdated mechanical, fire alarm, electrical, plumbing systems and other important upgrades to ensure the building can continue to serve the people of Oklahoma. S.3051, the ACE Act, is a comprehensive, bipartisan wildlife conservation bill. It protects wildlife and wildlife habitat and enhances recreational hunting and sportfishing, which are essential activities to ensure continued funding of wildlife conservation. I am proud to see the ACE Act advance through committee yesterday, Inhofe said. This bill includes a number of provisions I authored or cosponsored, including ensuringland-grant universities, like Oklahoma State University, have the same access to conservation resources as other entities, reauthorizing the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and establishing a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Task Force, as CWD is a threat to Oklahoma's wildlife. Inhofe Priorities: - Authorizes land-grant institutions, like Oklahoma State University, to satisfy their Pittman-Robertson cost-sharing requirement with land previously purchased with federal funds. Inhofe previously introduced an amendment with the same priority. - Establishes a Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force and authorizes a study by the National Academy of Sciences regarding pathways and mechanisms of transmission of CWD. Inhofe c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-statement-on-house-impeachment-vote | Inhofe Statement on House Impeachment Vote | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) released the following statement today ahead of the House Floor vote on the Articles of Impeachment against President Trump: The President is not going to be removed from office period. The House's action is nothing more than a political sham one that the vast majority of Oklahomans and I are sick and tired of. Inhofe said. Nothing speaks to the political motivation of this action more than Speaker Pelosi's recent admission that she and House Democrats have been working to impeach the President for two and a half years. The liberal national media has been complicit. As the President reminded us in his letter to the Speaker yesterday, the Washington Post first reported about liberal efforts to impeach the President only nineteen minutes after he was inaugurated, and it has been a steady drumbeat since. If House Democrats spent half as much time and money actually getting work done for the American people, they might have something to show for their time in the majority. But they do not. Thankfully, we have a president and Senate Republicans who continue to move the ball forward on things that truly matter in the long run: confirming 175 constitutional judges in lifetime appointments; creating over 7 million jobs with a booming economy; rebuilding our military with a newly established Space Force; securing our southern border; and restoring relationships with our allies like Israel so our enemies that finally fear and respect us again. It's truly remarkable what we have been able to accomplish with President Trump, and we're just getting started. Background about the impeachment process: Later this evening, the House of Representatives is expected to pass articles of impeachment against President Trump. At that point, he will have been impeached by the House. Impeachment does not remove the President from office, but sends the articles to the Senate. In the new year, if the House passes them, the Senate is required to conduct a trial on the articles of impeachment. Details and ti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-bill-to-ensure-justice-to-us-victims-of-terrorism-included-in-year-end-funding-bill | Senator Lankford Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism Included in Year-end Funding Bill | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.19 Senator Lankford Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism Included in Year-end Funding Bill WASHINGTON, DCSenator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued a statement on inclusion of his bill, the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act in the funding package for FY2020. The bill seeks to provide justice for US victims of international terrorism while promoting the important security cooperation among US, Israeli, and Palestinian security forces. I'm grateful we were able to find a path forward for the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act. Finally, Americans (and their families) who have been injured or killed by acts of terrorism abroad will have greater access to pursue justice against the sponsors and perpetrators of terrorism in US courts and those who sponsor terrorism will be held accountable.I look forward to seeing it become law in the days ahead, said Lankford. The bill is designed to ensure access to courts for Americans who were injured or killed by acts of terrorism while abroad.Recent federal court decisions created loopholes in longstanding US anti-terrorism law, allowing certain foreign actors to evade US court jurisdiction when they support or carry out acts of terrorism against American citizens.The Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act seeks to close these loopholes and restore jurisdiction. The bill also restores security assistance to the Palestinians authority to help prevent future acts of terror in the region. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) are cosponsors of the bill. The bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee in October. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-cosponsors-legislation-to-protect-moms-and-babies-from-abortion | Senator Lankford Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Moms and Babies from Abortion | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.19 Senator Lankford Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Moms and Babies from Abortion WASHINGTON, DC Senator James Lankford (R-OK,) Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Ben Sasse (R-NE), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced legislation to protect the lives of women by controlling the distribution of chemical abortion drugs, which have high complication rates for incomplete abortions, infections, severe bleeding, and death. The Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act would prevent labeling changes for already-approved abortion drugs; prevent providers from dispensing these drugs remotely, by mail, or via tele-medicine; and prevent the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from approving new chemical abortion drugs. Mail-order abortions are on the rise, and they come with significant risks and complications, said Lankford. While abortion is a divisive issue, we should be able to agree that circumventing FDA advisories and in-person doctor appointments to access abortion drugs by mail is not health care. I'm grateful to Senator Hyde-Smith for taking the lead on this important legislation to protect women and children from an abortion pill that could come at a cost of not just one life, but two. Although abortion rates are declining nationwide, rates of chemical abortion are increasing dramatically.Increased use of abortion pills may give the impression that these procedures are safe, when in fact they are quite dangerous. Making chemical abortion pills more broadly available without proper medical oversight would endanger the lives of women.I am introducing this bill to codify the important FDA policy that protects women from dangers inherent in mail-order or do-it-yourself chemical abortions, Hyde-Smith said. In addition to restricting the availability of chemical abortion drugs, the measure would also retain the FDA-imposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Str… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-questions-doj-ig-horowitz-on-fisa-crossfire-hurricane | Senator Lankford Questions DOJ IG Horowitz on FISA, Crossfire Hurricane | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.18.19 Senator Lankford Questions DOJ IG Horowitz on FISA, Crossfire Hurricane CLICK HERE to watch Lankford's Q&A. WASHINGTON, DC Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today questioned Department of Justice Inspector General (DOJ IG) Michael Horowitz at a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing about the abuse of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) process by individuals at the FBI to target President Trump's 2016 campaign. IG Horowitz released a DOJ IG report on December 9, 2019, regarding the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation, in which the FBI began investigating members of President Trump's campaign employee and the connection with the Department's investigation into potential Russian involvement in the 2016 election. On December 11, IG Horowitz testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the report, during which he was grilled by Committee members on the way the FBI handled the investigation. On December 17, 2019, the FISA court issued an order that the FBI should clarify by January 10, 2020, the reliability of its information based on concerns raised by the court from previous potential inaccuracies in applications to the court. Excerpt Lankford: Mr. Horowitz, thank you. Just for your leadership, not only with CIGIE [Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency] but also obviously with what you're doing there in DOJ. I appreciate your whole team and the work that you continue to do. You use the term, when talking about the mistakes that were made, saying there were so many mistakes this was either somewhere between gross incompetence to intentional. But you didn't try to be able to determine the motivation of all these. It gets a little more harsh when the FISC responds back to this in the letter that they sent out, the order yesterday. They said because the conduct of the OGC attorney gave rise to serious concerns about the accuracy and completeness of the information provided to the FISC in any matter in which t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-impeachment-i-must-do-my-part-ensure-our-democracy-remains-strong | Rep. Horn on Impeachment: “I must do my part to ensure our democracy remains strong” | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) releases the following statement regarding the articles of impeachment under consideration in the House of Representatives: I came to Congress to fight for Oklahomans and to find common ground by uniting lawmakers around bipartisan solutions this is exactly what I've done and will continue to do. I did not come to Congress seeking impeachment, nor do I agree with the extreme voices on either side. I am disappointed in lawmakers on the right and left who pre-judged the outcome of this investigation, whether they condemned the President before hearing all the facts or attempted to derail the process rather than improve it. It is with a heavy heart, but with clarity of conviction that I have made my decision. The oath I took to protect and defend the Constitution requires a vote for impeachment. This is not a decision I came to lightly, but I must do my part to ensure our democracy remains strong. Our founders put in place checks and balances between three co-equal branches of government to ensure that no one is above the law. Allowing one branch or president to ignore our laws and Constitution would set a dangerous precedent. The articles of impeachment before us allege an abuse of power and an obstruction of Congress. Inviting foreign interference in our elections strikes at the heart of our democracy, threatens our national security, and is an abuse of power. It is never acceptable for any president, regardless of party, to ask a foreign country to put their finger on the scale of our democracy. The President obstructed Congress by withholding evidence, refusing to comply with lawful subpoenas, and prohibiting administration officials from doing so as well. Protecting and defending our Constitution is about preserving our democracy and systems for generations to come. We cannot allow any president of either party to abuse the power of their office or to obstruct Congress. Therefore, we must act to protect our Constitution, the integrity of our elections, and ou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-supports-passage-bipartisan-funding-deal | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Bipartisan Funding Deal | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan funding deal including all twelve government appropriations bills, funding the government through the fiscal year. Since entering office, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) has urged congressional leadership to pass the spending bills rather than relying on short-term continuing resolutions for government funding. Congresswoman Horn has also co-sponsored the No Budget No Pay Act. Today's bipartisan funding deal is good news for Oklahoma's federal workers, businesses, and military, said Congresswoman Horn. Funding the federal government is our constitutional responsibility and has a direct impact on people's livelihoods and our national security. As a member of the only freshman class ever to come to Congress during a government shutdown, I have seen firsthand the catastrophic consequences created when Congress kicks the can down the road rather than doing its job. Today's bipartisan deal is a critical step in the right direction, and another example of what we can accomplish when we work together. The funding package which passed on Monday includes an extension of the biodiesel fuel tax credit and a permanent repeal of the medical device tax, both provisions which Congresswoman Horn urged congressional leadership to include. The funding deal also includes a record investment in early education and childcare as well as increased funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=125 | Rep. Horn on Impeachment: I must do my part to ensure our democracy remains strong | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) releases the following statement regarding the articles of impeachment under consideration in the House of Representatives: I came to Congress to fight for Oklahomans and to find common ground by uniting lawmakers around bipartisan solutions this is exactly what I've done and will continue to do. I did not come to Congress seeking impeachment, nor do I agree with the extreme voices on either side. I am disappointed in lawmakers on the right and left who pre-judged the outcome of this investigation, whether they condemned the President before hearing all the facts or attempted to derail the process rather than improve it. It is with a heavy heart, but with clarity of conviction that I have made my decision. The oath I took to protect and defend the Constitution requires a vote for impeachment. This is not a decision I came to lightly, but I must do my part to ensure our democracy remains strong. Our founders put in place checks and balances between three co-equal branches of government to ensure that no one is above the law. Allowing one branch or president to ignore our laws and Constitution would set a dangerous precedent. The articles of impeachment before us allege an abuse of power and an obstruction of Congress. Inviting foreign interference in our elections strikes at the heart of our democracy, threatens our national security, and is an abuse of power. It is never acceptable for any president, regardless of party, to ask a foreign country to put their finger on the scale of our democracy. The President obstructed Congress by withholding evidence, refusing to comply with lawful subpoenas, and prohibiting administration officials from doing so as well. Protecting and defending our Constitution is about preserving our democracy and systems for generations to come. We cannot allow any president of either party to abuse the power of their office or to obstruct Congress. Therefore, we must act to protect our Constitution, the integrity of our elections, a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=126 | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Bipartisan Funding Deal | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Bipartisan Funding Deal Year-end deal to enact spending bills passes with bipartisan support Washington, December 17, 2019 WASHINGTON D.C. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan funding deal including all twelve government appropriations bills, funding the government through the fiscal year. Since entering office, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) has urged congressional leadership to pass the spending bills rather than relying on short-term continuing resolutions for government funding. Congresswoman Horn has also co-sponsored the No Budget No Pay Act. Today's bipartisan funding deal is good news for Oklahoma's federal workers, businesses, and military, said Congresswoman Horn. Funding the federal government is our constitutional responsibility and has a direct impact on people's livelihoods and our national security. As a member of the only freshman class ever to come to Congress during a government shutdown, I have seen firsthand the catastrophic consequences created when Congress kicks the can down the road rather than doing its job. Today's bipartisan deal is a critical step in the right direction, and another example of what we can accomplish when we work together. The funding package which passed on Monday includes an extension of the biodiesel fuel tax credit and a permanent repeal of the medical device tax, both provisions which Congresswoman Horn urged congressional leadership to include. The funding deal also includes a record investment in early education and childcare as well as increased funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-applauds-passage-of-fiscal-year-2020-national-defense-authorization-act | Inhofe Applauds Passage of Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, praised final passage of the conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. This legislation provides necessary authorities and policies for the Department of Defense and critical national security programs within the Department of Energy. This year's legislation provides for a total of $738 billion in base discretionary funding, as well as $5.3 billion in emergency disaster recovery funding. In addition to supporting implementation of the National Defense Strategy, the conference report includes landmark reforms for military privatized housing, establishes a U.S. Space Force and ensures our troops receive their largest pay raise in a decade. Providing for the common defense is the most important thing Congress does each year it affects each and every American, Inhofe said. That's why Congress has passed a defense authorization bill for 58 years in a row, and that's why we continued that today with a strong, bipartisan vote. Today's Senate vote sends a message to America's military families: we are committed to you. We honor your sacrifice. We're going to give you the training, equipment and weapons, and resources you need to do your job well and come home safely. This vote, and this conference report, also send a strong message to our allies and our adversaries, especially China and Russia. America is the leader of the free world in large part because we are able to defend our values. The NDAA makes sure we keep it that way. By revitalizing American power, we can achieve our vision of a safe, prosperous and free world the kind of world we want our kids and grandkids to inherit. The Senate passed the conference report by a vote 86-8. The FY 2020 NDAA now heads to the President's desk for his signature. Click here to watch Sen. Inhofe's floor remarks on the Conference Report. Click here to read a summary of the Conference Report. Click here to read the text of the Conference Report. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofes-ndaa-passes-senate-includes-key-oklahoma-support | Inhofe's NDAA Passes Senate: Includes Key Oklahoma Support | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of theSenate Armed Services Committee, praised final passage of the conference report for theNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. This legislation, approved by a vote of 86-8, provides necessary authorities and policies for the Department of Defense and critical national security programs within the Department of Energy. This year's legislation provides for a total of $738 billion in base discretionary funding. In addition to supporting implementation of the National Defense Strategy, the conference report includes landmark reforms for military privatized housing, establishes a U.S. Space Force and ensures our troops receive their largest pay raise in a decade.It now heads to President Trump's desk, where he is expected to sign it quickly. Everyone knows what happened to the military under President Obama. After decreasing military spending by 25 percent at the end of his Administration we were left with a military that had more F/18s that couldn't fly than those that could. We were left with more Brigade Combat Teams that were deemed not ready' than those that were. Worse, we were left falling behind to our peer competitors, Russia and China, in key areas like hypersonic weapons and space. With President Trump, we've been rebuilding our military, but it doesn't happen overnight. My NDAA gets us there faster. We fully fund needed improvements to resource key weapons systems, including our nuclear triad, as well as grow the Navy fleet, modernize Army capabilities and increase lethality. We increase end strength and invest in research and development so we can be prepared not just for the conflicts of todaybut the conflicts of tomorrow. Most significantly, under the leadership and direction of President Trump, we also create a Space Force a sixth branch of the military. With the passage of this year's NDAA in the Senate, we are one step closer to delivering on President Trump's and my promise to rebuild our military. I look forward to the President s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-supports-defense-priorities- | Senator Lankford Supports Defense Priorities | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 Senator Lankford Supports Defense Priorities The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, DC Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today voted in favor of the Conference Report on the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (FY20 NDAA). The bill, which received bipartisan support, was ushered through final passage by Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee. The bill includes limitations on the transfer of the F-35 aircraft to Turkeya bill that Lankford introduced earlier this year. The Conference Report passed the Senate in a vote of 86 to 8 and now heads to the President's desk for his signature. Every year, Congress must vote for the basic guidelines for our military, military construction, family support, and all other aspects of our national defense strategy. The NDAA is essential year-end legislation for our nation and the women and men who stand up for our freedom every day, said Lankford. This bill adjusts, eliminates, or includes more than 1,500 provisions in law that help our Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. The bill helps our defense and veteran communities better navigate issues for current service members and Guardsmen and women, those transitioning from active duty to civilian life, and those receiving care and benefits during retirement. I applaud Chairman Inhofe's tenacity along with Senator Reed to bring this important bill to the finish line. We owe our men and women in uniform the clarity this bill brings so they can continue to faithfully serve our nation both at home and abroad. The bill contains a number of priorities I've pushed for on behalf of our defense and international relations communities including limitations on F-35 transfers to Turkey following Turkey's acquisition of the Russian S-400 missile system, a pay raise for service members, updates to ensure military chaplains can continue to serve p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-federal-grant-process-heads-to-presidents-desk | Senators Bipartisan Bill to Improve Federal Grant Process Heads to President’s Desk | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 Senators Bipartisan Bill to Improve Federal Grant Process Heads to President's Desk WASHINGTON, DC Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Mike Enzi (R-WY), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) applauded the final passage of H.R. 150, the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency(GREAT) Act.The bipartisan, bicameral bill will require the Office of Management andBudget (OMB) and the leading administrator of grant programs to streamline data transparency requirements for grant recipients and ultimately make data collection and dissemination tothe American people faster and easier. Representatives Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) were the House co-sponsors of H.R. 150. I'm glad to see the House pass the GREAT Act to streamline grant reporting and ensure transparency is provided to taxpayers on federal grant data, said Lankford. Federal grants are some of the most impactful ways the federal government spends money and Americans should always know where and how their tax dollars are spent. I look forward to the President's signature on this bill in the days to come. The GREAT Act would help simplify the grant reporting process and keep better track of taxpayer dollars, Enzi said. I'm pleased the House passed this important legislation and look forward to the president signing it into law soon. Federal grants can provide critical support for programs and services that benefit communities in Michigan and around the country, said Peters. I am pleased that our House colleagues passed this commonsense, bipartisan bill to streamline the grant application process and improve transparency around how taxpayer dollars are used. I look forward to seeing this important bill signed into law soon. Our bipartisan bill helps to streamline the grant process and ensure greater efficiency and transparencyI am pleased that it's now on its way to becominglaw, said Hassan. The US government awards more than $600 billion every year to state and local governments, agencies, and other organiz… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-lankford-coons-bill-to-support-churches-charities-and-nonprofits-included-in-funding-package | Senators Lankford, Coons Bill to Support Churches, Charities, and Nonprofits included in Funding Package | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.17.19 Senators Lankford, Coons Bill to Support Churches, Charities, and Nonprofits included in Funding Package WASHINGTON, DC Bipartisan legislation from Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) to protect churches, charities, and other nonprofit organizations is expected to become law as part of a bipartisan funding package agreed to by House and Senate negotiators today. The Lessening Impediments from Taxes (LIFT) for Charities Act repeals a section of the tax code that requires some tax-exempt organizations to pay federal taxes on employee benefits, such as parking, meals, or transportation benefits. It is welcome news that the LIFT for Charities Act has been included in the annual appropriations bill to be considered later this week, said Lankford. Several of us have worked for months to correct a small provision in the 2017 tax reform bill that required some churches and nonprofit organizations to pay a tax on employee benefits, which could include items that have never been previously accounted for, such as a parking space. Most nonprofits were neither equipped to handle the additional administrative burdens or compliance costs nor were they intended to be a source of revenue for the federal government.The fix included in this week's appropriations bill is a huge win for our nation's churches, charities, and other nonprofits who are dedicated to serving our neighbors and meeting the needs of our communities.We should protect our nonprofits, not tax them. I believe that we have a moral obligation to support our neighbors most in need, and nonprofits play an essential role in doing just that,said Coons. Requiring these organizations to pay a federal tax on employee benefits, something they have never been required to do before, causes them to not only face an increased operating cost, but also an administrative burden. The passage of this bill will help to ensure that America's charitable nonprofits and houses of worship are able to continue providing critical services to co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/weekly-columns/supporting-our-common-defense | Supporting Our Common Defense | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | For nearly 60 years, lawmakers in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle have affirmed their bipartisan commitment to providing for our common defense. Through passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House last week and swift consideration expected in the Senate, I am proud that lawmakers are once again coming together to authorize funding for the programs and resources needed to keep our nation safe while advocating for and supporting the individuals who make every mission possible. Getting to this point was more challenging than it has been in past years. While writing such a comprehensive piece of legislation is always a massive undertaking, the versions passed by the House and Senate some months back were drastically different. In fact, the House version of NDAA advanced in July was viewed as a wildly partisan piece of legislation due to its substance and the process by which it was brought up by House Democrats. As a result, no Republicans could vote for it in good conscience. Fortunately, the hard work and negotiations of House and Senate conferees led to a bipartisan product that both chambers can now support. This would not have been possible without the leadership of Oklahoma's own Senator Jim Inhofe, who as Chairman of the Senate Armed Service Committee fiercely fought for the interests and needs of the nation's active duty service members, military families, retirees and civilian workers. Rightly so, the NDAA conference report supports key quality-of-life initiatives and improvements for military and civilian workers and their families. That includes delivering the largest pay increase in a decade for service members at 3.1 percent. Moreover, it finally sets in motion repeal of the misguided Widow's Tax, which has for years wrongfully deprived surviving family of fallen military service members from getting their full benefits. Following outrageous reports of families suffering from poor conditions in privatized on-base military housing, I am relieved that the conference r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-were-not-going-to-win-with-a-strong-military-alone_-but-we-will-lose-without-one | Inhofe: We're Not Going to Win With a Strong Military Alone - But We Will Lose Without One | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today in support of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act conference report: As Prepared for Delivery: We're here today to pass the conferenced National Defense Authorization Act. This is the 59th year in a row we'll be passing an NDAA. That's because it's the most important bill Congress does all year, the one that fulfills our constitutional responsibilities. There is an old document no one reads anymoreit's called the Constitutionand it says what we're supposed to be doing here: providing for the common defense or simply put, defending America and all who call it home. This Conference report does exactly that. It's a testament to the good work we can accomplish when we work together both parties, House and Senate. This bill has been a long time coming. We started working on it here in the Senate last January, holding hearings with military leaders about what resources they needed around the world. We started drafting it not long after, and in May, passed the bill out of committee 25-2. In June, we debated it on the floor, incorporating more than 90 bipartisan amendments before it passed with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote: 86-8. Then we started conference, where we've been working day in and day out since September. This year we had twice the number of big four meetings and more than twice the number of staff level meetings than we normally have, working our way through over 1,500 provisions within the bill. I say this to remind everyone that our committee and our staff have been working on this bill tirelessly for nearly a full year, and today it's time to pass it. If I had to break it down, I would say this year's NDAA has two big overarching principles. First, it resources and aligns priorities to implement our blueprint, the National Defense Strategy Commission report. This bipartisan document outlines the challenges we need to be prepared to meet namely, strateg… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mullin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3943 | Mullin Statement on House Judiciary Committee Passing Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Markwayne Mullin | M001190 | mullin.house.gov | legacy | Mullin Statement on House Judiciary Committee Passing Articles of Impeachment f t # e Washington, December 13, 2019 Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee passed two articles of impeachment against President Trump, sending them to the full House of Representatives for a vote. From the day President Trump was elected, this was the Democrats' goal. Speaker Pelosi said herself that this was two and a half years in the making, Mullin said. First, they claimed it was collusion, then quid pro quo, then extortion, then bribery and now abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Despite their efforts to find a crime, one fact remains the same: President Trump has not committed a single impeachable offense. It all comes back to what Rep. Al Green (D-TX) said: If we don't impeach him, he will get re-elected.' Today is a sad day for our country. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/group-lawmakers-file-amicus-brief-supporting-indian-child-welfare | Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers File Amicus Brief Supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Today,a group of 25 senators and 52 representatives filed an amicus brief in federal court making the case for the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The bipartisan and bicameral brief was filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit as the courtre-opens its August rulingthat affirmed ICWA's constitutionality inBrackeen v. Bernhardt. The full text of the amicus brief, along with the full list of signers, is available HERE. The amicus brief urges the Fifth Circuit to uphold the court's previous decision affirming the constitutionality of IWCA. The decision the Fifth Circuit issued in Augustreversed an unprecedented rulingfrom the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas which wrongly struck down ICWA as unconstitutional. Congress passed ICWA in 1978 after receiving testimony that 25 to 35 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native children were removed from their homes by state and private adoption agencies. ICWA sets best-practice standards for child welfare and adoption proceedings involving children who are members of a federally-recognized Tribe or are eligible for membership in a federally-recognized Tribe. Over four decades, the law has become the gold standard for child welfare policy and keeping Native children connected to their communities and cultures. Congress wrote the Indian Child Welfare Act over 40 years ago in recognition of the fact that Native American children like all children thrive when they are able to grow up with the support of their families, communities, and cultures,said Udall, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.It is a vital law for Native families and a gold standard for child welfare. The Fifth Circuit upheld decades of precedent and U.S. government policy in August when they ruled that ICWA is constitutional. I'm proud to have worked with my colleagues in both chambers to support Tribal sovereignty and help protect Native children, and I urge the court to once again affirm the constitutiona… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-lankford-rosen-announce-new-members-of-senate-bipartisan-task-force-for-combating-anti-semitism | Senators Lankford, Rosen Announce New Members of Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.13.19 Senators Lankford, Rosen Announce New Members of Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism WASHINGTON, DC Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, announced the inaugural group of new Task Force members, Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tom Carper (D-DE), Rob Portman (R-OH), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Tim Scott (R-SC), Bob Casey (D-PA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Chris Coons (D-DE), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Todd Young (R-IN), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Gary Peters (D-MI), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Martha McSally (R-AZ), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Doug Jones (D-AL), Mike Braun (R-IN), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Josh Hawley (R-MO),bringing the Task Force to a total of 32 Senators, with an even number of Republicans and Democrats. With anti-Semitism on the rise here in the US and around the world, we are taking a stand against this disturbing ideology and violent acts of hatred,said Lankford and Rosen.We are proud to be joined by colleagues on both sides of the aisle who are committed to working together to prevent anti-Semitism before it starts, and to educate, explain, and empower our communities to combat anti-Semitism. Earlier this year, Lankford and Rosen launched theSenate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism. The collaboration is the first of its kind in the United States Senate, serving as a corollary to the House of Representative's Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mullin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3942 | Mullin Votes Against Pelosis Partisan Drug Pricing Plan | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Markwayne Mullin | M001190 | mullin.house.gov | legacy | Mullin Votes Against Pelosi's Partisan Drug Pricing Plan f t # e Washington, December 12, 2019 Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 3, Speaker Pelosi's partisan drug pricing plan. Prescription drug prices are out of control, but a government-takeover is not the answer to lowering the prices, Mullin said. This legislation would result in fewer cures, less innovation, and even create a 95% tax on cures. Instead of working together to come up with a bipartisan bill that could actually get signed into law - like H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act- Democrats are ramming through another partisan bill that will go nowhere. President Trump has said lowering the cost of prescription drugs is a priority and we should be working together to get a bill to his desk, Mullin continued. It's really unfortunate that Pelosi Democrats are playing politics with the cost of prescription drugs yet again. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cole-supports-discovery-more-cures | Cole Supports Discovery of More Cures | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he opposed H.R. 3, a partisan piece of legislation proposed by Speaker Pelosi to lower drug prices at the expense of innovation. During floor consideration of H.R. 3, the House also voted on H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, which was offered by Republicans as a substitute amendment. Cole supported the amendment. Republicans and Democrats agree that something must be done about the often-overwhelming price of prescription drugs and life-saving treatments. The good news is that bipartisan solutions already exist to do just that. The bad news is that Democrats failed to advance those policies when given the opportunity on the House floor, said Cole. Sadly, Democrats chose to pass Speaker Pelosi's radical H.R. 3, which would damage innovation and inhibit the discovery of new cures. While I was proud to support the bipartisan package offered by Republicans with H.R. 19, which includes provisions I have cosponsored and previously supported, I am disappointed that Democrats blocked this better option for the American people. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/weekly-chats/december-12-2019 | Rep. Cole's Weekly Chat | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Cole's Weekly Chat December 12, 2019 Weekly Chats | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-supports-passage-lower-drug-costs-now-act | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Lower Drug Costs Now Act | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, legislation which would reduce prescription drug prices for Americans. The bill includes a provision by Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) to cap out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses at $2,000 for patients who have Medicare Part D. More than 89,000 seniors in Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District rely on Medicare Part D for care. Today's vote was for every parent I've met who struggles to afford insulin for their child and every person I've spoken with who is forced to choose between putting food on the table and buying life-saving medication, said Rep. Kendra Horn. Prescription drug prices are out-of-control, plain and simple. Today's legislation would reduce the costs of treating chronic illnesses like asthma, diabetes, and arthritis by thousands of dollars every year. I fought to include a provision in today's bill to cap drug costs for patients on Medicare Part D including 89,000 seniors in my district. Today's legislation would make a big difference for Oklahomans who struggle to afford prescription drugs, and I urge the Senate to pass this bill as soon as possible. Congresswoman Horn's provision, the Capping Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors Act, would lower prescription drug costs for the 46 million patients who have Medicare Part D by reducing the program's out-of-pocket maximum from $5,100 to $2,000. The net result would be a savings of up to $3,100 annually for patients with Medicare Part D. In July, Congresswoman Horn held a town hall focused on the soaring cost of insulin. In Oklahoma there are an estimated 355,000 people living with diabetes. Over the past decade, the price of insulin has increased 197 percent, and Medicare Part D spending on insulin has increased 840 percent. H.R. 3 would lower the average total cost of insulin by 76 percent from about $19,800 to $4,800 per year. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=124 | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Lower Drug Costs Now Act | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, legislation which would reduce prescription drug prices for Americans. The bill includes a provision by Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) to cap out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses at $2,000 for patients who have Medicare Part D. More than 89,000 seniors in Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District rely on Medicare Part D for care. Today's vote was for every parent I've met who struggles to afford insulin for their child and every person I've spoken with who is forced to choose between putting food on the table and buying life-saving medication, said Rep. Kendra Horn. Prescription drug prices are out-of-control, plain and simple. Today's legislation would reduce the costs of treating chronic illnesses like asthma, diabetes, and arthritis by thousands of dollars every year. I fought to include a provision in today's bill to cap drug costs for patients on Medicare Part D including 89,000 seniors in my district. Today's legislation would make a big difference for Oklahomans who struggle to afford prescription drugs, and I urge the Senate to pass this bill as soon as possible. Congresswoman Horn's provision, the Capping Out-of-Pocket Costs for Seniors Act, would lower prescription drug costs for the 46 million patients who have Medicare Part D by reducing the program's out-of-pocket maximum from $5,100 to $2,000. The net result would be a savings of up to $3,100 annually for patients with Medicare Part D. In July, Congresswoman Horn held a town hall focused on the soaring cost of insulin. In Oklahoma there are an estimated 355,000 people living with diabetes. Over the past decade, the price of insulin has increased 197 percent, and Medicare Part D spending on insulin has increased 840 percent. H.R. 3 would lower the average total cost of insulin by 76 percent from about $19,800 to $4,800 per year. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-fischer-applaud-nebraska-national-guard_rwanda-defense-force-state-partnership | Inhofe, Fischer Applaud Nebraska National Guard Rwanda Defense Force State Partnership | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairwoman of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, today commended the Nebraska National Guard and Rwanda for beginning a new partnership as part of the National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program: I'm encouraged by the announcement that the Nebraska National Guard will partner with the Rwanda Defense Force to help prepare, deploy and sustain peacekeeping forces. State partnerships will further both AFRICOM's mission to train and assist regional partners and America's national security goals overall, Inhofe said. Rwanda is one country where we've seen stability improve by leaps and bounds since AFRICOM's creation and under the leadership of my friend, President Paul Kagame. With defense cooperation like this, we can help them continue to enhance stability and security and combat terrorism on the African continent. On the eve of the National Guard's 383rd birthday, they are showing again that they are always ready, always there' in the homeland and around the world. The signing of this state partnership represents an exciting day for the Nebraska National Guard and Rwanda, said Senator Fischer. The State Partnership Program not only advances our shared security goals, it helps develop professional military leadership and provides a unique opportunity for cooperation between our two nations. This marks the 15th state partnership between the U.S. and an African nation, and I am confident that the Nebraska National Guard will provide a vital contribution to the continuation of U.S. defense cooperation within AFRICOM. I was proud to support the Nebraska National Guard's bid for this linkage, and am looking forward to the opportunities it will bring for Nebraska and our new Rwandan partners. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-joins-cruz-to-reintroduce-the-financial-institution-customer-protection-act | Inhofe Joins Cruz to Reintroduce the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) joined Ted Cruz (R-Texas) along with Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Kennedy (R-La.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), and Mike Braun (R-Ind.), to reintroduce the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act (S. 3003). This bill prohibits federal regulators from arbitrarily forcing banking institutions to terminate their relationships with legal businesses solely because the operations of the businesses are not in line with the views of the contemporaneous administration. As part of our rights put forth in the Constitution, every citizen has the right to keep and bear armsplain and simple, Sen. Inhofe said. Under President Obama, his administration sought to penalize law-abiding small businesses through punitive financial regulations for the sole reason that their businesses didn't align with the political views of the former president. I am proud to join Sen. Cruz today in introducing the Financial Institution Customer Protection Act to ensure that this constitutional right will not be abused again by a future administration. Under the previous administration, government officials at agencies such as the Department of Justice and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation abused their power to become a partisan arm of the administration, Sen. Cruz said. This bill safeguards the American people and small businesses from being unconstitutionally cut off from their financial institutions for not falling in line with the political whims and leanings of whoever is in control of the executive branch. Federal regulators are supposed to enforce the law, not act as partisan hacks trying to impose their own agenda on the businesses they oversee, Sen. Kennedy said. This legislation prevents federal banking agencies from discriminating against lawful businesses, large or small, just because their customers or practices don't adhere to the same political views of whoever controls the administration. The governme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-moran-duckworth-capito-young-bustos-introduce-bill-to-promote-advancement-in-technical-aviation-training- | Inhofe, Moran, Duckworth, Capito, Young, Bustos Introduce Bill To Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | US Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.VA.), introduced a bill this week to improve education and training programs at aviation maintenance technician schools. The Promoting Aviation Regulations for Technical Training (PARTT) 147 Act of 2019 would establish performance-based regulations to ensure aviation maintenance education institutions have the flexibility to teach core curriculum reflective of the ongoing technical advances and innovation happening across the aviation and aerospace industry. Reps. Don Young (R-Ark.) and Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) introduced the companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Innovation in the aviation and aviation maintenance industries has led to safer and more efficient aircraft. However, outdated regulations have prevented schools from implementing modern curriculum to teach students the skills necessary to maintain and repair modern, sophisticated aircraft,Inhofesaid. I am proud to introduce this legislation today which would empower schools with the flexibility to teach core curriculum reflective of the technical advances happening across the aviation and aerospace industry, would reduce restrictive government regulations, and would ensure schools are graduating successful students into productive mechanics on the flight line or maintenance floor. Allowing educational institutions the flexibility to create and implement curriculum reflective of the continual advances in the aerospace industry is critical for a student's ability to be prepared for success in their future careers, said Moran. We've seen amazing innovation and advancements in the aviation industry over the past 50 years and to keep pace, we need to make sure our workforce is prepared to meet today's technical demands, said Duckworth. This legislation will help promote the development of performance-based curriculums needed to modernize education programs and help develop the next generation of highly-skilled aviation maintenance tec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-praises-senate-confirmation-of-skipwith-as-fws-secretary | Inhofe Praises Senate Confirmation of Skipwith as FWS Secretary | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), senior member of the Environmental and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today praised the Senate confirmation of Aurelia Skipwith to serve as Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service: I am pleased to see Ms. Aurelia Skipwith confirmed today as Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Inhofe said. When I met with her in July, I stressed the importance of ensuring the FWS completes the downlisting of the American Burying Beetle and prevents the unnecessary listing of the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act, as population surveys of both species have seen sizable growth. It is very clear Ms. Skipwith is a bright, experienced candidate who understands the importance of public-private partnerships in conservation, and I am certain she will build on the Trump Administration's successful conservation efforts. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mullin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3941 | Mullin Praises House Passage of NDAA Conference Report | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Markwayne Mullin | M001190 | mullin.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) today praised the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report in the House of Representatives. Passing the NDAA is critical to support our men and women in uniform who sacrifice so much to defend our freedoms, Mullin said. This bill provides a 3.1 percent pay raise for our troops-the largest in a decade-, repeals the Widow's Tax, and allows for the construction of a wall at our southern border. I applaud Chairman Adam Smith and Chairman Jim Inhofe for working across the aisle to get a solid bill, the best we could get in the current political environment, across the finish line. Mullin also worked to include a provision that provides checks and balances to the military health system. Currently, the Feres Doctrine prevents servicemembers from having their day in court when malpractice by military health care providers unconnected to combat results in severe injury or even death. The compromise language included in the conference report creates a claims system within the Department of Defense. While service members will still be prohibited from filing medical malpractice claims, the claims system gives DoD a way to investigate medical malpractice and compensate service members. This is the first major change since the Feres Doctrine was created in a 1950 Supreme Court case. I want to congratulate SFC Rich Stayskal on all his hard work to ensuring this compromise provision was included in the Conference Report, Mullin continued. While this was not the original language I helped introduce, it's a step in the right direction. Congress and the DoD must continue to work together to ensure our service members receive the highest quality of health care. This is a huge win for our warriors. Background Earlier this year, Mullin introduced H.R. 2422, the Sergeant First Class Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019, which would allow military servicemembers to sue the DoD for instances of medical malpractice unrelated to their mi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cole-applauds-passage-fy-2020-ndaa-conference-report | Cole Applauds Passage of FY 2020 NDAA Conference Report | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation authorizes funding for the nation's military retirees, families, personnel, as well as for programs that improve readiness, capability and operations. The conference report includes provisions of great importance to Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City and Fort Sill Army Post in Lawton, which are both located in the Fourth District of Oklahoma. Cole voted in support of the legislation. The conference report includes total funding of $738 billion in base and overseas contingency operations (OCO), along with $5.3 billion for disaster recovery. It supports the largest pay increase in a decade for service members at 3.1 percent, sets in motion repeal of the Widow's Tax and addresses other key quality of life initiatives and improvements for military and civilian workers.It also creates Space Force as the sixth branch of the United States Armed Forces. I am encouraged that the final National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 reflects the same bipartisan commitment to our common defense as it has for almost 60 years, said Cole. This legislation not only provides critical solutions to restore readiness and promote modernization but also ensures our military can respond to threats around the worldtoday.The NDAA advocates for and supports the individuals who make every mission possible. In getting to this point, I applaud the leadership of Oklahoma's own Senator Jim Inhofe, who as Chairman of the Senate Armed Service Committee fiercely fought for the interests and needs of the nation's active duty service members, military families, retirees and civilian workers. It's important to remember that approval of this comprehensive defense bill marks the first pivotal step toward delivering on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-bipartisan-ndaa-including-tenants-bill-rights | House Passes Bipartisan NDAA, Including Tenants Bill of Rights | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in an overwhelmingly bipartisan 377-48 vote. The legislation authorizes historic investments in national defense priorities and modernizations for U.S. forces. The NDAA deal includes a historic 3.1% raise for service members the largest raise in a decade. Additionally, the finalized bill includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, a repeal of the widow's tax, and a scholarship program to assist JROTC members in obtaining their pilot's license. I applaud the House for passing the NDAA in an overwhelming bipartisan vote. This bill includes important modernizations and protections for our service members, military families, and our nation's Armed Forces said Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5). I am proud that this week's bill included legislation I introduced to address a severe shortage of pilots in both our Air Force and in the aviation industry. My provision would assist JROTC members in getting their pilot's certificate. In Oklahoma, Air Force JROTC provides specialized aeronautics and space education. With about 1,000 students participating in Air Force JROTC units alone, these programs provide an important and unique service to strengthen our aerospace workforce of the future. The looming pilot crisis has the potential to adversely affect the Oklahoma National Guard and other services, Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson said. I applaud Congresswoman Horn's effort to address this critical pilot issue and contribute to a more promising future for our young adults who are interested in military service. The NDAA also includes a Tenants Bill of Rights to address unsafe housing conditions on military bases and other critical protections for service members in privatized base housing. Congresswoman Horn led the charge in the House for these protections after hearing about military housing problems at Tinker Air Force Base during one of her town halls. The NDAA's bipart… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-statement-national-julius-jones-petition-day | Rep. Horn Statement on National Julius Jones Petition Day | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK On Wednesday, December 11, the Julius Jones Coalition is leading a national petition and social media campaign supporting Oklahoma death row prisoner, Julius Jones' clemency application. In October, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) sent Governor Kevin Stitt a letter requesting that the Governor review Jones' case and implement reforms that prevent the use of the death penalty in cases where uncertainty remains. Congresswoman Horn releases the following statement: I stand with Oklahoma City community and faith leaders and advocates nationwide in calling on our Governor to consider Julius Jones' petition for clemency. Ending Julius's life when there is so much uncertainty in his case would be an injustice, and we cannot answer one injustice with another. During the holiday season, I hope that we can appeal to our better angels for a more humane, just resolution to this case. Congresswoman Horn's October letter to Governor Stitt is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=121 | Rep. Horn Statement on National Julius Jones Petition Day | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Horn Statement on National Julius Jones Petition Day Oklahoma City, OK, December 11, 2019 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK On Wednesday, December 11, the Julius Jones Coalition is leading a national petition and social media campaign supporting Oklahoma death row prisoner, Julius Jones' clemency application. In October, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) sent Governor Kevin Stitt a letter requesting that the Governor review Jones' case and implement reforms that prevent the use of the death penalty in cases where uncertainty remains. Congresswoman Horn releases the following statement: I stand with Oklahoma City community and faith leaders and advocates nationwide in calling on our Governor to consider Julius Jones' petition for clemency. Ending Julius's life when there is so much uncertainty in his case would be an injustice, and we cannot answer one injustice with another. During the holiday season, I hope that we can appeal to our better angels for a more humane, just resolution to this case. Congresswoman Horn's October letter to Governor Stitt is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=123 | House Passes Bipartisan NDAA, Including Tenants Bill of Rights | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in an overwhelmingly bipartisan 377-48 vote. The legislation authorizes historic investments in national defense priorities and modernizations for U.S. forces. The NDAA deal includes a historic 3.1% raise for service members the largest raise in a decade. Additionally, the finalized bill includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, a repeal of the widow's tax, and a scholarship program to assist JROTC members in obtaining their pilot's license. I applaud the House for passing the NDAA in an overwhelming bipartisan vote. This bill includes important modernizations and protections for our service members, military families, and our nation's Armed Forces said Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5). I am proud that this week's bill included legislation I introduced to address a severe shortage of pilots in both our Air Force and in the aviation industry. My provision would assist JROTC members in getting their pilot's certificate. In Oklahoma, Air Force JROTC provides specialized aeronautics and space education. With about 1,000 students participating in Air Force JROTC units alone, these programs provide an important and unique service to strengthen our aerospace workforce of the future. The looming pilot crisis has the potential to adversely affect the Oklahoma National Guard and other services, Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michael Thompson said. I applaud Congresswoman Horn's effort to address this critical pilot issue and contribute to a more promising future for our young adults who are interested in military service. The NDAA also includes a Tenants Bill of Rights to address unsafe housing conditions on military bases and other critical protections for service members in privatized base housing. Congresswoman Horn led the charge in the House for these protections after hearing about military housing problems at Tinker Air Force Base during one of her town halls. The NDAA's… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lucas.house.gov/press-release/house-fulfills-constitutional-duty-providing-common-defense | House Fulfills Constitutional Duty: Providing for Common Defense | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Frank Lucas | L000491 | lucas.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation authorizes funding for our nation's armed services and retirees as well as a number of Oklahoma's military installations. For nearly 60 years, Congress has shared a bipartisan commitment ensuring that our nation's military has the resources it needs to defend American families. Today's passage of the NDAA was one of the final steps towards ensuring our Armed Forces have the resources they need to protect our nation, said Congressman Lucas. Lucas continued, This legislation includes critical provisions providing for our nation's common defense as well as a 3.1% pay raise for our troops, ample resources to continue to rebuild readiness and develop emerging technologies, and it establishes the United State Space Force as the sixth branch of the military. Also included in the report is a repeal of the so-called Widow's Tax, an unfair offset that has plagued the spouses of our fallen heroes for far too long. I'd like to express my sincere appreciation for Senator Inhofe's work in negotiating this agreement. As Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee he was essential in crafting a compromise that reflects our nation's values and makes our country safer. Oklahoma is fortunate to have such a steadfast advocate leading the Armed Services Committee. Notable Provisions Related to Bases in Oklahoma's Third District The Conference Report provides increased funding and procurement of three addition KC-46 aircraft, bringing the total FY20 procurement to 15 KC-46 aircraft. Altus Air Force Base is programmed to receive 8 KC-46 aircraft and will provide training for all KC-46 pilots and boom operators. The Conference Report included language that supports procurement for the T-X advanced pilot training system, replacing the T-38 traine… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-praises-committee-passage-of-contract-act-of-2019 | Inhofe Praises Committee Passage of CONTRACT Act of 2019 | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, submitted a statement for the record today ahead of the committee's markup of the bill. The CONTRACT Act was reported favorably from the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation today. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Inhofe, is cosponsored by 26 Members of the United States Senate, which can be viewed here. Mr. Chairman, thank you for including my legislation, the Continuity for Operators with Necessary Training Required for ATC Contract Towers Act of 2019, (CONTRACT Act of 2019), on today's committee mark up. This legislation would remove the disincentive for retired FAA air traffic controllers to work at federal contract towers. It is a common-sense approach to ensuring our nation continues to have enough air traffic controllers to meet the increasing staffing needs at air traffic facilities that manage the safety and efficiency of our nation's complex airspace. Today, there are 256 air traffic control facilities participating in the FAA's Federal Contract Tower Program. These federal contract towers have a real, positive impact on impact on general aviation safety, the efficiency of large commercial airports, disaster relief and emergency medical operations, law enforcement, agriculture activities and businesses throughout the United States. In addition, many contract tower airports are located near or adjacent to military bases and manage a substantial number of military-related and national security operations, directly supporting the readiness and training of military units. Nationwide, federal contract towers handle approximately 28 percent of the nation's air traffic control tower operations, yet they account for only 14 percent of the FAA's total tower operations budget. Additionally, the average contract tower operates at one-third the cost of a federal control tower, though it is held to the same standard of excellence. Six Oklahoma airports are home to federal co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-presented-award-for-fighting-opioid-crisis- | Senator Lankford Presented Award for Fighting Opioid Crisis | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.19 Senator Lankford Presented Award for Fighting Opioid Crisis WASHINGTON, DCSenator James Lankford (R-OK) today was awarded the Fight for Good award by the Salvation Army for his dedicated work in fighting the opioid crisis. As a community, we should all fight for what is good for our families and neighbors. Drug addiction has torn apart our families and individual lives. We should work until no family feels the pain of addiction, said Lankford. I will continue to support effective policies and stand up for families who have been tragically affected by the drug abuse crisis that has consumed our state. Lankford remains actively engaged in the national conversation that continues to impact Oklahoma and the nation. In 2017, following the White House'sdeclaration of a national emergency for the opioid crisis, theSenate approved an additional $3.7 billionfor cracking down on opioid abuse. Lankford also appeared in a documentary calledKilling Pain focused on the impact of the opioid crisis in Oklahoma. In 2018, Lankfordsupported the passage of H.R. 6, the Opioid Crisis Response Act. In a Senate Finance Committee hearing on April 11, 2019,Lankfordquestioned the Director of the National Institutes of Healthabout the timeline for non-addictive opioid alternatives to get to market for patients with chronic pain. In June, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Carrolltraveled to Oklahomato hear first-hand about our state's work to interdict illegal drugs and help families walk through drug addiction. In August, Lankfordalsoapplauded Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter'sworkto hold pharmaceutical companies responsible for their role in the opioid crisis in Oklahoma.In November, Lankford appeared in Facebook and Instagram public service ads across Oklahoma warning of the dangers of opioids and encouraging those who suffer from substance use disorders to seek treatment. In December,Lankford cosponsored the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Actto give law enforcement enhan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-lankford-rosen-statements-on-executive-order-to-combat-anti-semitism | Senators Lankford, Rosen Statements on Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.11.19 Senators Lankford, Rosen Statements on Executive Order to Combat Anti-Semitism WASHINGTON, DC Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, released the following statements on today's Executive Order that seeks to address anti-Semitism around the nation and specifically on college campuses and other educational settings. The Order, based largely on the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, applies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism, which is already used by the State Department, to the enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. We must continue to prioritize combating anti-Semitism in our nation by ensuring every federal agency has the tools they need to help protect against and prevent anti-Semitic acts, said Lankford. With anti-Semitism on the rise, this Executive Order reassures the Oklahoma Jewish community and others around the country that anti-Semitic behavior will not be tolerated, particularly on our college campuses. We can and should protect our fundamental freedom to have and live a faith or to have no faith at all. Anti-Semitic attacks like the one at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and potentially the attack this week in Jersey City do not represent our American values of religious liberty or freedom. I look forward to continuing to partner with Senator Rosen to raise awareness about anti-Semitism and highlight areas where we are making important changes to combat it. I have long-supported adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism, which was included in today's Executive Order on anti-Semitism in education. It's why I'm a cosponsor of the bipartisan Anti-Semitism Awareness Act, said Rosen. We must continue to work to stop hate before it starts. Earlier this year, Lankford and Rosen launched theSenate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism. Lankford attended the Exe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mullin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3937 | Mullin Applauds Agreement on USMCA | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Markwayne Mullin | M001190 | mullin.house.gov | legacy | Mullin Applauds Agreement on USMCA f t # e Washington, December 10, 2019 Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released the following statement after it was announced that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be voted on in the House of Representatives. This is long overdue, but I am glad to see that the USMCA will be coming for a vote on the House Floor, Mullin said. President Trump promised the American people a better trade deal with our North American trading partners and he delivered. Canada and Mexico are Oklahoma's top trading partners and this is a huge opportunity to put us on a level playing field with our neighbors. The American people have been waiting for over a year for this agreement, but now they finally have a deal that brings us into the 21st century and puts America first. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://mullin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3939 | Mullin Opposes Democrats Sham Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Markwayne Mullin | M001190 | mullin.house.gov | legacy | Mullin Opposes Democrats' Sham Articles of Impeachment f t # e Washington, December 10, 2019 Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) released a video today on his reaction to House Democrats announcing two articles of impeachment against President Trump, one for obstruction of Congress and one for abuse of power. Click here to download the video. The fact is that there is absolutely no impeachable offense, Mullin said. They're just trying to overturn the election because they know they don't have a candidate that can beat President Trump next year. f t # e | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cole-statement-impeachment-articles-announcement | Cole Statement on Articles of Impeachment Announcement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the followed statement after House Democrats announced their two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. It is not lost on me that shortly after Speaker Pelosi announced articles of impeachment, she immediately switched gears to take credit for USMCA, which was negotiated by President Trump and actually benefits the American people. After weeks of impeachment hearings, the truth is that Democrats have failed to prove their case or convince the American people that the wasted time was worth it. There are no grounds here to impeach the president, and I will be voting accordingly. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cole-statement-usmca-agreement | Cole Statement on USMCA Announcement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after it was announced that President Donald Trump and Congress reached official agreement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). For months, House Republicans have urged floor action on the trade agreement negotiated by President Trump. While I am delighted that USMCA will soon come to the floor of the House for a vote, it is disappointing that Speaker Pelosi needlessly delayed the process for more than a year, said Cole. I am eager to vote on the agreement, which strengthens and modernizes the terms of trade with our North American neighbors. I certainly expect swift and bipartisan passage in both chambers of Congress, and I very much look forward to finally releasing the benefits secured by President Trump to millions of American manufacturers, entrepreneurs, farmers and ranchers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/weekly-columns/value-full-year-appropriations | The Value of Full-Year Appropriations | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Once again, Congress is quickly approaching another critical deadline related to government funding. At this time last year when Republicans controlled both chambers of Congress, more than 75 percent of annual funding had already been signed into law in record time before the start of the fiscal year. Unfortunately, now more than two months into the current fiscal year, no full-year appropriations bills have passed out of Congress or been signed into law. That means the government is currently funded until December 20 by something called a continuing resolution. A continuing resolution (CR) simply means that current spending levels and policies continue for a specified period (usually short-term). While this scenario is better than putting the country through the painful consequences of a government shutdown, funding only by CRs abdicates Congress' ability to adjust spending and policies to reflect the country's changing needs and priorities. It's important to remember that at the end of July Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019, which set budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. This bipartisan and bicameral compromise was the result of a good faith negotiation between the president and congressional leaders, and it achieved several wins for the American people including a significant and desperately needed increase to support and rebuild our national defense. Though the budget agreement was enacted, the authorized spending cannot be realized without full-year appropriations. The process of fulfilling this fundamental function of Congress involves hearings, discussions and markups in the 12 subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. As you might know, I sit on the House Appropriations Committee and serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies. Each of those 12 subcommittees writes an annual funding bill, which together cover operations for the entire federal gover… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-applauds-usmca-agreement | Rep. Horn Applauds USMCA Agreement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Tuesday, House Democrats and the White House reached a deal to finalize the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The trade deal is expected to create more than 175,000 jobs and includes robust monitoring, fast and effective labor enforcement, and provisions to lower prescription drug prices. Today's bipartisan agreement is a good deal for Oklahoma's workers, businesses, and families, said Congresswoman Horn. Stronger trading relationships with our neighbors mean a stronger economy for our state. That is why I have fought to finalize a free and fair trade agreement every step of the way. In Oklahoma's 5th District, I've heard from workers, families, and businesses about the positive impact this agreement would have for the future of our economy. Until we cross the finish line and this deal is signed into law, I will continue fighting to bring lawmakers from both parties together in support of finalizing the USMCA. In 2018 alone, Oklahoma exported a total of $5.6 billion in manufactured goods globally. Nearly half of those exported goods went to Mexico and Canada. In the same year, Oklahoma agriculture exports to Mexico and Canada totaled $154 million. In July, Congresswoman Horn joined 14 fellow Democrats urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the USMCA deal to a vote by the year's end. In November, Congresswoman Horn spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in favor finalizing the USMCA. Video of the floor speech can be found here. Last week, Congresswoman Horn joined her colleagues in the Oklahoma delegation urging congressional leadership to finalize and pass the USMCA deal. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=119 | Rep. Horn Announces Bipartisan NDAA Deal Including Tenants Bill of Rights | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | On Monday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) signed a bipartisan deal to finalize House-Senate negotiations over the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This critical legislation authorizes historic investments in national defense priorities and modernizations for U.S. forces. The NDAA includes a Tenants Bill of Rights to address unsafe housing conditions at Tinker Air Force Base and at military bases across the country. The NDAA deal includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, a repeal of the widow's tax, and a 3.1% raise for service members - the largest pay increase in a decade. A vote on the revised NDAA is expected later this week. Tonight's bipartisan deal is a victory for Tinker and for service members and military families across the country, said Congresswoman Horn. At one of my first town halls, a mother told me about the unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions that her family was forced to live in at Tinker. Since hearing her story, I've fought for housing protections for our military families, and today's bipartisan deal moves us closer to signing those safeguards into law. One important component of the NDAA is the Tenants Bill of Rights. This provision will protect our military families from predatory contracts and provide increased oversight of privatized base housing. Our fight for military families and safe housing is far from over, but today's announcement is a critical step in the right direction. This legislation provides a historic raise for our men and women in uniform who have put everything on the line to serve our country. Our bipartisan agreement also invests in critical national defense modernizations and takes care of our military families by eliminating the widow's tax. Compromise takes hard work, but this year's NDAA is proof that it pays off. Congresswoman Horn, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was appointed as a conferee to the House-Senate conference committee on the NDAA. Horn was one of the only first-term lawmakers named to the conferen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=120 | Rep. Horn Applauds USMCA Agreement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | On Tuesday, House Democrats and the White House reached a deal to finalize the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The trade deal is expected to create more than 175,000 jobs and includes robust monitoring, fast and effective labor enforcement, and provisions to lower prescription drug prices. Today's bipartisan agreement is a good deal for Oklahoma's workers, businesses, and families, said Congresswoman Horn. Stronger trading relationships with our neighbors mean a stronger economy for our state. That is why I have fought to finalize a free and fair trade agreement every step of the way. In Oklahoma's 5th District, I've heard from workers, families, and businesses about the positive impact this agreement would have for the future of our economy. Until we cross the finish line and this deal is signed into law, I will continue fighting to bring lawmakers from both parties together in support of finalizing the USMCA. In 2018 alone, Oklahoma exported a total of $5.6 billion in manufactured goods globally. Nearly half of those exported goods went to Mexico and Canada. In the same year, Oklahoma agriculture exports to Mexico and Canada totaled $154 million. In July, Congresswoman Horn joined 14 fellow Democrats urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the USMCA deal to a vote by the year's end. In November, Congresswoman Horn spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in favor finalizing the USMCA. Video of the floor speech can be found here. Last week, Congresswoman Horn joined her colleagues in the Oklahoma delegation urging congressional leadership to finalize and pass the USMCA deal. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lucas.house.gov/press-release/house-passes-bipartisan-legislation-stem-deepfakes-sustainable-chemistry-and | House Passes Bipartisan Legislation on STEM, Deepfakes, Sustainable Chemistry, and Biotechnology | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Frank Lucas | L000491 | lucas.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, the U.S. House of Representatives considered and passed five bipartisanScience, Space, and Technology Committeebills under suspension of the rules. I am very pleased that today the House considered and passed five bipartisan Science Committee bills, saidChairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX).These bills work to address U.S. competitiveness; ensure that traditionally underrepresented groups help drive U.S. innovation; and to find ways to detect online imposters and deepfakes.I want to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their work on and support of these bills. I hope to see this legislation considered by the Senate very soon. The bills passed by the House today are a tremendous example of the bipartisan work being done by the House Science Committee on issues like STEM education, deepfake technology, biotechnology, and sustainable chemistry, saidRanking Member Frank Lucas (R-OK).Research into deepfake technology will help us better identify and combat manipulated media content. Improved biotechnology research will drive innovations in agriculture, medicine, energy, and manufacturing. Standards, training, and research into sustainable chemistry will help support safe and effective chemical products that are critical to our way of life. Finally, both the Building Blocks of STEM Act and the Minority Serving Institutions STEM Achievement Act will improve STEM education in America and help us develop a diverse and talented workforce. I'm proud to support these bills and I thank Chairwoman Johnson, and Representatives Anthony Gonzalez, Jim Baird, and Michael Waltz for their leadership on these issues. H.R. 4372,the MSI STEM Achievement Act,provides for increased transparency, accountability, and accessibility of Federal STEM education and research funding for minority serving institutions (MSIs). This legislation directs Federal science agencies and the Office of Science and Technology Policy to work to build the STEM education and research capacity at American MSIs. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lucas.house.gov/press-release/next-stop-long-awaited-usmca-house-floor | Next Stop for Long-Awaited USMCA: House Floor | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Frank Lucas | L000491 | lucas.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement regarding the conclusion of negotiations for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Today's announcement that negotiations around USMCA have concluded is excellent news for trade in North America. America's farmers and manufacturers have waited far too long for a modernized trade agreement guaranteed to increase agricultural exports and spread economic prosperity across the country. Lucas continued, Immediate passage of this monumental agreement not only ensures the best for American trade, it strengthens our negotiation positions for other ongoing trade discussions. As China continues to distort trade relationships across the globe, the United States remains vigilant in protecting fair trade, competition, and free enterprise no matter the trading partner. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-praises-announcement-of-path-forward-on-usmca | Inhofe Praises Announcement of Path Forward on USMCA | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the announcement of a path forward on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which would replace the outdated North American Free Trade Agreement. Inhofe was the only member of the Oklahoma delegation who opposed NAFTA because it harmed American truckers and put U.S. businesses at a disadvantage. Currently, roughly 15,000 jobs in Oklahoma are supported by agricultural exports to Canada and Mexico. That equals nearly $2 billion a year. Read more in his October op-ed in the Oklahoman entitled Point of View: Trump's trade policies benefit Oklahoma business. For the first time in decades, we have a president who is willing to put American jobs and workers first, Inhofe said. President Trump is refreshingly unapologetic in his commitment to American workers and the result is a new NAFTA one that actually promotes free and fair trade. However, since President Trump's announcement of the USMCA trade agreement well over a year ago, Speaker Pelosi and the rest of the House Democrats have chosen to let this important trade agreement collect dust, prohibiting its consideration on the House floor, focusing instead on their ridiculous impeachment obsession. Because of relentless pressure from our farmers, businesses and manufacturers who are counting on the USMCA to open up new markets, the deal can now be swiftly considered in both the House and Senate. I am eager to get this to the president's desk. Inhofe urged the House to bring the trade deal up for a vote, along with the rest of the Oklahoma delegation, on both October 1 of this year and again last week. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-statement-on-pelosis-articles-of-impeachment | Inhofe Statement on Pelosi's Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe made the following statement after Speaker Pelosi announces articles of impeachment as a result of her biased witch hunt against President Trump: Today Speaker Pelosi took another step forward in her goal to impeach President Trump no matter the facts, no matter the consequences. Here's the reality throughout this entire biased, unprecedented, sham process, I haven't seen any evidence that would support impeachment of the President. Instead of wasting time and money on a partisan impeachment process, I'm staying focused on delivering wins for America and President Trump through the National Defense Authorization Act, which we announced last night and includes critical national security authorizations including the creation of the Space Force, which is a priority for President Trump. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofes-ndaa-conference-report-supports-oklahoma-military | Inhofes NDAA Conference Report Supports Oklahoma Military | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced provisions he authored in the National Defense Authorization Act that will benefit Oklahoma military installations, military families and support a strong national defense. Each year, Congress passes the annual National Defense Authorization Act key legislation that fulfills our greatest responsibility to defend American families and ensure that our armed forces have the training, resources and equipment they need to complete the mission and return home safely. The NDAA is more than just numbers and budget items. It is the policy that supports the men and women who risk their lives to defend our freedoms. It creates a Space Force, guarantees we can stand up to Russia and China, and continues rebuilding the military after it was degraded during the Obama administration. As Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I worked this year to make military families the focus of this year's legislation. The result: a 3.1 percent pay raise for our troops, the largest in a decade, historic reforms to privatized military housing, increased oversight over military families' relocation and personal property movement, and professional development opportunities for military spouses. Finally, I'm thrilled that this legislation finally repeals the widow's tax in a fiscally responsible manner. By putting military families first, we can strengthen our entire armed forces, as well as increase recruitment and retention. About the National Defense Authorization Act: Authorizes growing topline for national defense ($738B + $5B disaster recovery). Largest troop pay raise in a decade 3.1% Fully funds nuclear modernization Creates Space Force as the 6th Branch of the U.S. Military Authorizes 200+ new-start programs that MUST be authorized before appropriations or programs cannot begin: Artificial Intelligence (AI), 6th-gen fighter (NGAD), Hypersonic Weapons, Long-range missiles, Unmanned Systems, Cyber Capabilities, Co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/lankford-hassan-lead-bipartisan-plan-to-end-government-shutdowns | Lankford, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Plan to End Government Shutdowns | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.10.19 Lankford, Hassan Lead Bipartisan Plan to End Government Shutdowns WASHINGTON, DC Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced an updated version of their bipartisanPrevent Government Shutdowns Act. As Congress approaches the threat of a second government shutdown this year, Lankford and Hassan are joined by four of their Senate colleagues to push for this commonsense reform that protects federal employees and forces Congress to stay in DC to fund the government. If signed into law, the bill would set up an automatic Continuing Resolution (CR) at the current spending level until an agreement on funding is enacted. This will prevent a government-wide shutdown, continue critical services and operations for Americans, and hold federal workers harmless while Congress negotiates. The last 40 years, we've had 21 government shutdowns led by both partieseach one costing taxpayers billions of dollars and hurting federal employees, said Lankford. The plan is simple: End government shutdowns, while keeping the government open as Members of Congress, their staffs and the Office of Management and Budget remain in Washington to finish appropriations bills. It's time to hold Congress accountable for their most basic function and stop hurting federal families and taxpayers in another government shutdown. Amidst the partisan gridlock that has too often led to costly, irresponsible government shutdowns, Republican Senator James Lankford and I have been pushing for a commonsense solution: If Congressional leadership cannot come together on a bipartisan spending bill to avert a shutdown, our bill provides automatic funding to keep the government's doors from closing, and critically, Congress stays in Washington working until a deal is reached,said Hassan.We have seen time and time again the harmful effects that government shutdowns have on Granite Staters and Americans across the country. That's why Senator Lankford and I came together to work on a measure to end government shutdo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-shares-story-from-federal-employee-on-impact-of-government-shutdowns-on-senate-floor | Senator Lankford Shares Story From Federal Employee on Impact of Government Shutdowns on Senate Floor | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.10.19 Senator Lankford Shares Story From Federal Employee on Impact of Government Shutdowns on Senate Floor Lankford: The simple resolution is, if we get to the end of the fiscal year and our work is not done, we keep working until it is done. CLICK HERE to watch Lankford's floor speech. WASHINGTON, DC Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today spoke on the Senate floor to continue to push for the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, a bipartisan bill that Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and he reintroduced today. Lankford is urging his colleagues to pass this commonsense legislation as the December 20 funding deadline is fast approaching. During his floor speech, he shared the story of a federal employee who approached him on the plane yesterday as he traveled to Washington, DC from Oklahoma. She thanked him for his work on the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act but stated that she is retiring because of continued funding uncertainty. The threat of a potential shutdown is damaging because it creates needless uncertainty in federal operations. Lankford serves on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Senate Finance Committee. Transcript 2019 is almost over, but there is a lot that still has to be done on this floor. A lot of bills have moved through this year. In fact, we have had 75 bills or 78 bills I should say, that have been signed into law this year so far. This year, as we worked through the process, we have had quite a few judges and nominations that the Senate has actually worked through. In fact, by the end of this week, we'll have our 50th circuit court judge that will be finished this week. There's a lot of engagement. But with a week and a half left and we're still on this floor, we still have issues like the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. That agreement, what's called the USMCA, has been sitting over in the House for 14 months… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.lankford.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-lankford-statement-on-usmca-announcement | Senator Lankford Statement on USMCA Announcement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Lankford | L000575 | www.lankford.senate.gov | legacy | 12.10.19 Senator Lankford Statement on USMCA Announcement WASHINGTON, DCSenator James Lankford (R-OK) today issued the following statement regarding the announcement that a deal has been agreed on between House Democrats and President Trump on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): The negotiations for USMCA have lasted more than a year. I'm glad that the House has finally agreed to pass the USMCA. Oklahomans have been waiting for this day for months. This agreement updates the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and provides manufacturers, agricultural producers, and international businesses a greater ability to trade with our partners. I'm grateful to President Trump for continuing to work toward a solution on behalf of the American people. ### Print Email Tweet Previous Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/about/books-im-reading/books-im-reading-december-2019 | Books I'm Reading: December 2019 | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | As an eternal learner, I am constantly reading. I invite you each month to follow along with what I'm currently reading or check back periodically for hand-picked selections of my favorites. Here's what I'm reading this month: On My Desk The Jungle Grows Backby Robert Kagan | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/members-celebrate-passage-bill-revitalize-native-languages | Members of Congress and Advocates Celebrate Passage of Bill to Revitalize Native Languages | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | Tom Cole | C001053 | cole.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today,Members of Congress, and advocates celebrated the passage of the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act, a bipartisan bill to safeguard and revitalize Native American languages. The bill honors Esther Martinez, an Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo traditional storyteller and Tewa language advocate who passed away in 2006. It amends existing law to reauthorize two federal Native American language programs at the Administration for Native Americans until 2024, expand eligibility for those programs to smaller-sized Tribal language programs, and allow both programs to offer longer grant periods. The Esther Martinez Native American Languages Programs Reauthorization Act, introduced by Assistant Speaker Lujn, will help preserve Native languages to combat the predicted extinction of all of the approximately 148 Native languages still spoken within the next 50 to 100 years. Biennial evaluations by the Department of Health and Human Services show the program increases fluency with 4,000 speakers and trains between 170 and 280 Native language teachers each year. The legislation was introduced by Asistant Speaker Ben Ray Lujn, and was co-sponsored by Reps. Don Young (R-Alaska), Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.), Tom Cole (R-OK), Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.), and Deb Haaland (D-N.M.). It was co-sponsored with nearly unanimous support from House Democrats, including members of Democratic Leadership and the Congressional Native American Caucus. Introduced by Sen. Tom Udall (D-N.M.), the legislation passed the Senate in June. Esther Martinez was a champion for Native languages who spent her life teaching others and promoting the growth of indigenous languages and culture. With the passage of this bipartisan legislation, Congress has taken a major step to deliver results on this top priority for Native communities that are working to preserve their languages, said Assistant SpeakerLujn. I was proud to help spearhead the passage of this legislation to ensure language justice for future generat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-announces-bipartisan-ndaa-deal-including-tenants-bill-rights | Rep. Horn Announces Bipartisan NDAA Deal Including Tenants Bill of Rights | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Monday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) signed a bipartisan deal to finalize House-Senate negotiations over the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This critical legislation authorizes historic investments in national defense priorities and modernizations for U.S. forces. The NDAA includes a Tenants Bill of Rights to address unsafe housing conditions at Tinker Air Force Base and at military bases across the country. The NDAA deal includes 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, a repeal of the widow's tax, and a 3.1% raise for service members - the largest pay increase in a decade. A vote on the revised NDAA is expected later this week. Tonight's bipartisan deal is a victory for Tinker and for service members and military families across the country, said Congresswoman Horn. At one of my first town halls, a mother told me about the unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions that her family was forced to live in at Tinker. Since hearing her story, I've fought for housing protections for our military families, and today's bipartisan deal moves us closer to signing those safeguards into law. One important component of the NDAA is the Tenants Bill of Rights. This provision will protect our military families from predatory contracts and provide increased oversight of privatized base housing. Our fight for military families and safe housing is far from over, but today's announcement is a critical step in the right direction. This legislation provides a historic raise for our men and women in uniform who have put everything on the line to serve our country. Our bipartisan agreement also invests in critical national defense modernizations and takes care of our military families by eliminating the widow's tax. Compromise takes hard work, but this year's NDAA is proof that it pays off. Congresswoman Horn, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, was appointed as a conferee to the House-Senate conference committee on the NDAA. Horn was one of the only first-term lawmakers name… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://www.inhofe.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/inhofe-senate-and-house-armed-services-committees-complete-conference-on-fy20-national-defense-authorization-act | Inhofe, Senate and House Armed Services Committees Complete Conference on FY20 National Defense Authorization Act | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | OK | James Inhofe | I000024 | www.inhofe.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, today announced details of the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, which authorizes funding for the Department of Defense and the national security programs of the Department of Energy. The Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act fulfills one of Congress' most important constitutional duties: to provide for the common defense. This bipartisan, bicameral agreement puts our troops and America's security first by continuing to rebuild our military, positioning our Armed Forces to meet the next wave of threats outlined in the National Defense Strategy, reforming the business side of the Pentagon, and most importantly, caring for our service members and their families. This conference report supports a discretionary topline of $738 billion, consistent with the recent bipartisan budget agreement. This includes $71.5 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations funding. In addition, the report authorizes $5.3 billion in emergency disaster recovery to help military installations across the country from extreme weather and natural disasters. This conference report is the product of months of hard-fought, but always civil and ultimately productive, negotiations. We would like to thank all the conferees for their contributions and hard work. We look forward to ushering the conference report through the House and Senate as soon as possible and on to the President's desk for his signature. The NDAA remains one of the few authorization bills that Congress passes year after year. That is because both houses of Congress and both parties recognize its importance and work together to support the brave men and women of our Armed Forces and to provide them with the resources, equipment, training, and policy need… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-calls-balfour-beatty-return-military-bonuses-house-armed-services | Rep. Horn Calls on Balfour Beatty to Return Military Bonuses at House Armed Services Hearing | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. At a House Armed Services Subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) questioned CEO of Balfour Beatty Campus Solutions, Rick Taylor, about the company's failure to maintain military housing and the bonus payments it received after falsifying maintenance documents. Congresswoman Horn called on the CEO to return all bonus payments Balfour Beatty received during years when the company was falsifying maintenance records. Watch video of Congresswoman Horn questioning the CEO of Balfour Beatty The way our military families and service members have been treated by Balfour Beatty is unacceptable. I first heard about the disgraceful housing conditions at Tinker Air Force Base from a military family that came to one of my town halls. Since then, I've met with countless parents and service members who live in privatized base housing and worry about their health and safety. I'm proud of the Tenants Bill of Rights I fought to include in defense funding legislation this year, but our work on this issue is far from over. At the same time Balfour Beatty was failing to maintain housing on Tinker Air Force Base, they were receiving millions of dollars in performance bonuses for a job well done. That's just wrong. I am calling on Balfour Beatty to return the millions in bonus payments it received for its work at Tinker, Lackland, and Malmstrom Air Force Bases during the years its employees were systematically falsifying maintenance records. I will continue my fight for justice until our military families are provided quality housing and Balfour Beatty has returned the money that it should never have accepted from taxpayers. Balfour Beatty CEO Rick Taylor responded during questioning that his company may return taxpayer funds received as bonus payments depending on the results of an FBI investigation into the matter. In addition to bringing Readiness Subcommittee Chair John Garamendi to tour Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, Congresswoman Kendra Horn worked to include a Tenants' Bill of Righ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-horn-supports-passage-voting-rights-advancement-act | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON D.C. On Friday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) voted for passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), a bill to restore and update key protections for American voters. The VRAA would restore Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) to provide areas that have a history of voter discrimination with additional oversight. The bill also requires judicial review of suspect election practices and increases transparency in elections by requiring public notice of voting changes. Watch Congresswoman Horn speak on the House floor in support of the VRAA The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, said Congresswoman Horn. Today the House took a historic step towards defending that right by passing legislation to increase election oversight and strengthen transparency. I was especially honored to be a part of today's vote given Oklahoma's special role in our nation's civil rights movement. Oklahoma City was home to the very first lunch counter sit-in. Sixty-one years ago, Clara Luper led a group of 13 children to protest segregation at a Katz Drug Store. Not only did their advocacy end segregation at Katz and at storefronts throughout Oklahoma City, but they inspired sit-ins across the country. As we celebrate passage of the VRAA, we must give special thanks to the voting rights and civil rights foot soldiers who came before us and who fought to win the vote for all Americans. In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder Supreme Court decision gutted the ability of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to combat voter suppression and discrimination by voiding Section 4 of the law. Since the Shelby v. Holder decision, at least 23 states have enacted voter suppression laws, including voter roll purges, strict ID requirements, poll closures and curtailing of early voting hours. The VRAA restores Section 4 of the VRA, requiring federal oversight of jurisdictions with a history of discrimination and requiring review of suspect election practices. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://horn.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=117 | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act | 2019-12-06 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | OK | Kendra Horn | H001083 | horn.house.gov | legacy | Rep. Horn Supports Passage of Voting Rights Advancement Act VRAA strengthens voter protections, increases oversight & transparency Washington, DC, December 6, 2019 On Friday, Congresswoman Kendra Horn (OK-5) voted for passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA), a bill to restore and update key protections for American voters. The VRAA would restore Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) to provide areas that have a history of voter discrimination with additional oversight. The bill also requires judicial review of suspect election practices and increases transparency in elections by requiring public notice of voting changes. Watch Congresswoman Horn speak on the House floor in support of the VRAA The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, said Congresswoman Horn. Today the House took a historic step towards defending that right by passing legislation to increase election oversight and strengthen transparency. I was especially honored to be a part of today's vote given Oklahoma's special role in our nation's civil rights movement. Oklahoma City was home to the very first lunch counter sit-in. Sixty-one years ago, Clara Luper led a group of 13 children to protest segregation at a Katz Drug Store. Not only did their advocacy end segregation at Katz and at storefronts throughout Oklahoma City, but they inspired sit-ins across the country. As we celebrate passage of the VRAA, we must give special thanks to the voting rights and civil rights foot soldiers who came before us and who fought to win the vote for all Americans. In 2013, the Shelby v. Holder Supreme Court decision gutted the ability of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to combat voter suppression and discrimination by voiding Section 4 of the law. Since the Shelby v. Holder decision, at least 23 states have enacted voter suppression laws, including voter roll purges, strict ID requirements, poll closures and curtailing … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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