Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 629, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025, introduced by Senator Fischer of Nebraska. The Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program are two critical cost-share programs available to landowners following a natural disaster. Given the natural disasters we have witnessed, including wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding, these programs have remained critically important.
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Frank Lucas
Representative · Oklahoma · Republican
Frank Lucas
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate those comments by the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Common Cents Act. This bill has been over a year in the making with my colleagues Mrs. McClain and Mr. Garcia from California, and I am proud of the product that we put forward today. The 1 cent piece, or the penny as it is commonly known, does indeed cost almost 4 cents to produce, and 2024 was the 19th consecutive year the U.S. Government lost money keeping the 1 cent piece in circulation.
Biography
Frank Lucas grew up on a family farm in Oklahoma, shaping his lifelong commitment to agriculture and rural issues. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma’s 3rd district in 1994, Lucas is a leading advocate for agricultural policy, rural infrastructure, and energy development. He served as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, where he authored the 2014 Farm Bill, and currently holds a senior position on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Lucas consistently works to secure resources for farmers and rural communities, representing his district with a focus on practical solutions and long-term stability.
Education
- B.S. in Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK1982
Professional History
U.S. Representative
1993-PresentRepresenting Oklahoma's 3rd district
Secretary, Oklahoma House Republican Caucus
1991–94Member, Oklahoma House of Representatives
1989–94Rancher and Farmer
Policy Focus
Science, Technology, Communications29%
Finance and Financial Sector20%
Foreign Trade and International Finance7%
International Affairs7%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Frank Lucas's record in Congress.
Chairmanship of House Agriculture Committee
Led passage of the 2014 Farm Bill, reforming agricultural policy and nutrition programs.
Agricultural Research Funding
Secured increased federal funding for agricultural research benefiting Oklahoma State University and regional producers.
Rural Infrastructure Support
Advocated for and helped secure federal investments in rural water and broadband infrastructure in Oklahoma.
Commodity Crop Insurance Reform
Championed improvements to crop insurance programs to better protect farmers against natural disasters and market risks.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Agriculture
- House Committee on Financial Services
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