James Lankford

Issue by issue

The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Lankford puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.

• Economy & jobs

  Extensive record

  Lankford's work here shows up as 47 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.

  47 bills

  Go deeper on economy & jobs

  Their stated view

  • Fiscal Responsibility & Stability — Senator Lankford prioritizes preventing government shutdowns and combating fraud in public assistance programs like unemployment benefits.
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs fiscal responsibility stability”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  Commitments tracked here

  • Combat Unemployment Fraud
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs combat unemployment fraud”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Prevent Government Shutdowns
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs prevent government shutdowns”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (65)

  • Bill authoredRecover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks ActLatest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023Latest action 2023-01-30
  • Bill authoredStop Unemployment Fraud ActLatest action 2026-03-05
  • Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-01
  • Bill authoredPrevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2020Latest action 2020-08-06
  • 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 2021Latest action 2021-09-14

• Health care

  Extensive record

  Lankford's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  25 bills

  Go deeper on health care

  Commitments tracked here

  • Protect Medical Conscience
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care protect medical conscience”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (26)

  • Bill authoredConscience Protections for Medical Residents ActLatest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill authoredConscience Protection Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-12
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing religious freedom as a fundamental right, expressing support for international religious freedom as a cornerstone of United States foreign policy, and expressing concern over increased threats to and attacks on religious freedom around the world.Latest action 2025-06-26
  • Bill authoredMERP Clarifications Act of 2024Latest action 2024-12-19
  • Bill authoredTransparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2024Latest action 2024-11-21
  • Bill cosponsoredIntelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-23
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center.Latest action 2024-12-23

• Justice & civil rights

  Extensive record

  Lankford's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  25 bills

  Go deeper on justice & civil rights

  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.
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights law enforcement”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • 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.
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights protecting religious”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  Commitments tracked here

  • Support Rural Law Enforcement
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “justice civil rights rural law”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (33)

  • Bill authoredTraining Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-23
  • Bill cosponsoredFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-17
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and honoring his life and legacy.Latest action 2025-09-16
  • Bill authoredPhysician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care ActLatest action 2025-04-09
  • Bill authoredA resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States.Latest action 2025-06-24
  • 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 2022-12-07
  • Bill cosponsoredStopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts ActLatest action 2026-06-11
  • Bill cosponsoredDismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24

• Defense & security

  Extensive record

  Lankford's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  25 bills

  Go deeper on defense & security

  Commitments tracked here

  • Modernize Military Chaplaincy
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “defense security modernize military chaplaincy”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (28)

  • Bill authoredMilitary Chaplains Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill cosponsoredFallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActLatest action 2026-06-05
  • Bill authoredIncreasing Access to Military Service Records Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-14
  • Bill authoredService Contract Modernization ActLatest action 2021-10-07
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1233 North Cedar Street in Owasso, Oklahoma, as the "Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building".Latest action 2022-03-10
  • Bill cosponsoredEquitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActLatest action 2025-07-24
  • Bill cosponsoredGold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services ActLatest action 2025-12-19
  • Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".Latest action 2025-12-18

• Other

  Extensive record

  Lankford's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  25 bills

  Go deeper on other

  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.
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “other child welfare youth”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  Commitments tracked here

  • Promote Child Awareness
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “other promote child awareness”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (52)

  • 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
  • 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 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 June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.Latest action 2026-06-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".Latest action 2026-07-30
  • 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
  • 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

• Democracy & ethics

  Extensive record

  Lankford's work here shows up as 20 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.

  20 bills

  Go deeper on democracy & ethics

  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.
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “democracy ethics government efficiency accountability”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  Commitments tracked here

  • Improve Election Deadlines
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “democracy ethics improve election deadlines”
    • Floor video on C-SPAN

  The record (19)

  • 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 cosponsoredFederal Building Threat Notification ActLatest action 2026-08-10
  • Bill cosponsoredState Accountability for Federal Deployment Costs Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-16
  • Bill cosponsoredFederal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-22
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".Latest action 2023-06-22
  • 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 cosponsoredFederal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-03
  • Bill cosponsoredFederal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-17

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.

1. 01

   Justice

   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.

   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “justice law enforcement”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
   • Statements on lankford.senate.gov
2. 02

   Economy

   Fiscal Responsibility & Stability

   Senator Lankford prioritizes preventing government shutdowns and combating fraud in public assistance programs like unemployment benefits.

   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “economy fiscal responsibility stability”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
   • Statements on lankford.senate.gov
3. 03

   Civil 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.

   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “civil rights liberties protecting religious”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
   • Statements on lankford.senate.gov
4. 04

   Families

   Child Welfare & Youth Support

   Senator Lankford promotes awareness and recognition of charities and organizations dedicated to benefiting children and youth across the United States.

   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “families child welfare youth”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
   • Statements on lankford.senate.gov
5. 05

   Democracy

   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.

   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “democracy government efficiency accountability”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
   • Statements on lankford.senate.gov