U.S. Senator · R · Oklahoma
James Lankford
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 731 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 256
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Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Lankford's profile cites 97 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
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Their stated view
- Fiscal Responsibility & Stability — Senator Lankford prioritizes preventing government shutdowns and combating fraud in public assistance programs like unemployment benefits.
Commitments tracked here
- Combat Unemployment Fraud
- Prevent Government Shutdowns
The record (97)
- Bill authoredRecover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019Latest action 2019-11-12
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019Latest action 2019-02-27
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-04
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-01
- Bill authoredStop Unemployment Fraud ActLatest action 2026-03-05
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023Latest action 2023-01-30
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021Latest action 2021-09-14
Other
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Lankford's profile cites 76 bills authored or cosponsored and 5 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
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Their stated view
- Child Welfare & Youth Support — Senator Lankford promotes awareness and recognition of charities and organizations dedicated to benefiting children and youth across the United States.
Commitments tracked here
The record (81)
- Bill authoredA resolution designating September 2024 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill authoredA resolution designating September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredA resolution designating September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.Latest action 2025-09-19
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 845--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS "NATIONAL CHILD AWARENESS MONTH" TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF CHARITIES THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AS WELL AS YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE...Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to promote national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.Latest action 2025-10-03
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.Latest action 2026-06-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2026-05-12
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Lankford's profile cites 48 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
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Their stated view
- Support for Law Enforcement — Senator Lankford advocates for strengthening law enforcement capabilities, particularly in rural areas, and retaining essential personnel such as Border Patrol supervisors.
- Protecting Religious Freedom — Senator Lankford champions religious freedom both domestically, particularly in healthcare and education settings, and internationally as a key tenet of U.S. foreign policy.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Rural Law Enforcement
The record (48)
- Bill authoredTraining Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredGUARD ActLatest action 2026-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredICE Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-15
- Bill authoredProtecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems ActLatest action 2023-10-03
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.Latest action 2023-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredChild Interstate Abortion Notification ActLatest action 2026-01-15
- Bill cosponsoredBLUE ActLatest action 2026-05-13
- Bill cosponsoredATF Transparency ActLatest action 2025-03-06
Defense & security
Extensive record
Lankford's profile cites 43 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
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Commitments tracked here
The record (44)
- Bill authoredMilitary Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredService Contract Modernization ActLatest action 2023-02-09
- Bill cosponsoredBest Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes ActLatest action 2026-10-15
- Bill authoredIncreasing Access to Military Service Records Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-14
- Bill authoredService Contract Modernization ActLatest action 2021-10-07
- Bill cosponsoredFallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActLatest action 2026-06-05
- Bill cosponsoredPay Our Military Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-22
- Bill authoredHiring Proven Performers to the Civil Service ActLatest action 2022-09-21
Health care
Extensive record
Lankford's profile cites 42 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
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Commitments tracked here
The record (43)
- Bill authoredConscience Protections for Medical Residents ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-12
- Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.Latest action 2026-09-23
- Bill authoredTransparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.Latest action 2025-09-30
- Bill cosponsoredIntelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-23
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2026-08-05
Democracy & ethics
Extensive record
Lankford's profile cites 20 bills authored or cosponsored and 2 other congressional records as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
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Their stated view
- Government Efficiency & Accountability — Senator Lankford seeks to improve government operations through measures like clarifying guidance, modernizing military chaplains' roles, and ensuring timely election ballot processing.
Commitments tracked here
The record (22)
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill authoredSmall Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements ActLatest action 2019-05-22
- Bill authoredBallots by Election Day ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredStreamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-22
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredA bill to terminate the Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families and to require the transfer of the salaries of certain Federal officials and Task Force members to the Judgment Fund to reimburse the Federal Government for settlements paid to aliens.Latest action 2021-11-04
- Bill authoredSecure Elections ActLatest action 2018-06-20
- Bill authoredImproving Federal Financial Management ActLatest action 2024-12-17
What Lankford stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Justice
Support for Law Enforcement
Senator Lankford advocates for strengthening law enforcement capabilities, particularly in rural areas, and retaining essential personnel such as Border Patrol supervisors.
- 02Economy
Fiscal Responsibility & Stability
Senator Lankford prioritizes preventing government shutdowns and combating fraud in public assistance programs like unemployment benefits.
- 03Civil Rights and Liberties
Protecting Religious Freedom
Senator Lankford champions religious freedom both domestically, particularly in healthcare and education settings, and internationally as a key tenet of U.S. foreign policy.
- 04Families
Child Welfare & Youth Support
Senator Lankford promotes awareness and recognition of charities and organizations dedicated to benefiting children and youth across the United States.
- 05Democracy
Government Efficiency & Accountability
Senator Lankford seeks to improve government operations through measures like clarifying guidance, modernizing military chaplains' roles, and ensuring timely election ballot processing.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Democracy
Improve Election Deadlines
Propose a bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish a clear deadline for the receipt of ballots in elections for Federal office.
On the record: 20 bills · 2 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill authoredSmall Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements ActLatest action 2019-05-22
- Bill authoredBallots by Election Day ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredStreamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-22
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredA bill to terminate the Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families and to require the transfer of the salaries of certain Federal officials and Task Force members to the Judgment Fund to reimburse the Federal Government for settlements paid to aliens.Latest action 2021-11-04
- Bill authoredSecure Elections ActLatest action 2018-06-20
- Bill authoredImproving Federal Financial Management ActLatest action 2024-12-17
- Defense
Modernize Military Chaplaincy
Champion the 'Military Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026' to update and improve the support and services provided by military chaplains.
On the record: 43 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredMilitary Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredService Contract Modernization ActLatest action 2023-02-09
- Bill cosponsoredBest Practices for Military Family Child Care Homes ActLatest action 2026-10-15
- Bill authoredIncreasing Access to Military Service Records Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-14
- Bill authoredService Contract Modernization ActLatest action 2021-10-07
- Bill cosponsoredFallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActLatest action 2026-06-05
- Bill cosponsoredPay Our Military Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-22
- Bill authoredHiring Proven Performers to the Civil Service ActLatest action 2022-09-21
- Health
Protect Medical Conscience
Advocate for and sponsor legislation such as the 'Conscience Protection Act' and 'Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act' to safeguard the religious and moral consciences of healthcare professionals.
On the record: 42 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredConscience Protections for Medical Residents ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-12
- Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.Latest action 2026-09-23
- Bill authoredTransparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-21
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of October 5, 2025, through October 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States.Latest action 2025-09-30
- Bill cosponsoredIntelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-23
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".Latest action 2026-08-05
- Justice
Support Rural Law Enforcement
Sponsor the 'Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026' to provide resources and training for law enforcement in rural communities.
On the record: 48 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredTraining Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredGUARD ActLatest action 2026-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredICE Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-15
- Bill authoredProtecting the Border from Unmanned Aircraft Systems ActLatest action 2023-10-03
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities.Latest action 2023-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredChild Interstate Abortion Notification ActLatest action 2026-01-15
- Bill cosponsoredBLUE ActLatest action 2026-05-13
- Bill cosponsoredATF Transparency ActLatest action 2025-03-06
- Families
Promote Child Awareness
Sponsor resolutions designating September as 'National Child Awareness Month' to increase public awareness of charities and organizations benefiting children and youth.
On the record: 76 bills · 5 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution designating September 2024 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill authoredA resolution designating September 2026 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredA resolution designating September 2025 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children as well as youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.Latest action 2025-09-19
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 845--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 2026 AS "NATIONAL CHILD AWARENESS MONTH" TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF CHARITIES THAT BENEFIT CHILDREN AS WELL AS YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE...Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating November 22, 2025, as National Adoption Day and November 2025 as National Adoption Month to promote national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 4, 2025, as "National Energy Appreciation Day" to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improving the quality of life for people around the world.Latest action 2025-10-03
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.Latest action 2026-06-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Latest action 2026-05-12
- Economy
Combat Unemployment Fraud
Introduce measures like the 'Stop Unemployment Fraud Act' and 'Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act' to detect and prevent fraud in unemployment benefit programs.
On the record: 22 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredRecover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredStop Unemployment Fraud ActLatest action 2026-03-05
- Bill authoredEliminate Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Benefits ActLatest action 2024-12-17
- Bill authoredRecover Fraudulent COVID Funds ActLatest action 2025-01-16
- Bill authoredFraudulent Covid Funds Recovery ActLatest action 2024-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredLieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband ActLatest action 2026-06-15
- Bill cosponsoredStop Funding Genital Mutilation ActLatest action 2025-06-10
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri.Latest action 2025-05-22
- Economy
Prevent Government Shutdowns
Sponsor legislation to prevent government shutdowns, aiming to ensure continuous government operations and fiscal stability.
On the record: 79 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019Latest action 2019-11-12
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019Latest action 2019-02-27
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-04
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-01
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023Latest action 2023-01-30
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021Latest action 2021-09-14
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2019Latest action 2019-12-11
- Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2020Latest action 2020-08-06
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