James Lankford

James Lankford

15

Years in Office

645

Bills Sponsored

2333

Bills Co-Sponsored

4

Committees

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Government Operations and Politics11%
Health4%
Taxation4%
Armed Forces and National Security4%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that James Lankford has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
SRES 606
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)

In Committee
SRES 575
A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma State University men's cross country team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Division I Cross Country National Championship.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S52; text: CR S51-52)

Active
S 3238
Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 3176
A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain Oklahoma communities, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 3175
CIPZIP Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 3159
Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 2951
Competitive Bidding Relief Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 414
A 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.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6798; text: CR S6794)

Active
S 2859
Equal Campus Access Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6732-6734)

In Committee
SRES 384
A resolution authorizing the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S6578)

In Committee
S 2721
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 3739
Senate Amendment 3739

Senate Amendment 3739 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3537
Senate Amendment 3537

Senate Amendment 3537 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3482
Senate Amendment 3482

Senate Amendment 3482 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3479
Senate Amendment 3479

Senate Amendment 3479 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3481
Senate Amendment 3481

Senate Amendment 3481 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3480
Senate Amendment 3480

Senate Amendment 3480 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3473
Senate Amendment 3473

Senate Amendment 3473 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3475
Senate Amendment 3475

Senate Amendment 3475 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3469
Senate Amendment 3469

Senate Amendment 3469 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3468
Senate Amendment 3468

Senate Amendment 3468 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3477
Senate Amendment 3477

Senate Amendment 3477 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3470
Senate Amendment 3470

Senate Amendment 3470 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3476
Senate Amendment 3476

Senate Amendment 3476 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3478
Senate Amendment 3478

Senate Amendment 3478 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3472
Senate Amendment 3472

Senate Amendment 3472 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3474
Senate Amendment 3474

Senate Amendment 3474 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3471
Senate Amendment 3471

Senate Amendment 3471 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3467
Senate Amendment 3467

Senate Amendment 3467 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3443
Senate Amendment 3443

Senate Amendment 3443 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3440
Senate Amendment 3440

Senate Amendment 3440 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3441
Senate Amendment 3441

Senate Amendment 3441 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3439
Senate Amendment 3439

Amendment SA 3439 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 3442
Senate Amendment 3442

Senate Amendment 3442 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3354
Senate Amendment 3354

Senate Amendment 3354 was filed.

Filed
SRES 345
A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma City Thunder on winning the 2025 National Basketball Association Finals.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4856; text: CR S4831)

Active
S 2365
Small Nonprofit Retirement Security Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 2283
A 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".

Became Public Law No: 119-59.

Passed
S 2249
Border Patrol Supervisors Retention Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
SRES 298
A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma State University men's golf team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Golf National Championship.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3520; text: CR S3518)

Active
SRES 296
A resolution condemning antisemitism and recent antisemitic attacks in the United States.

Star Print ordered on the resolution.

Active
S 1908
A bill to require the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security to complete a threat assessment regarding unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the United States, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
S 1756
Conscience Protection Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
SRES 216
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2865)

In Committee
S 1708
Regulatory Accountability Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 1619
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 1584
Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
SRES 196
A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, the seventh national title in program history.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2741; text: CR S2739-2740)

Active
S 1428
Safeguarding Charity Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1429
POWER Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
SRES 174
A resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Active
S 1390
Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1205
Free Speech Fairness Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1192
No Tax Subsidies for Stadiums Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1051
Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

Held at the desk.

Active
S 1010
CAMPUS Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 1011
Belt and Road Oversight Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 1012
SOIL Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 962
Protecting Children Over Profits Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
SRES 115
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1576; text: CR S1584-1585)

Active
S 578
BEST Facilitation Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 514
MERP Clarifications Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 471
No Deductions for Marijuana Businesses Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 426
Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
SRES 52
A 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.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.

Active
S 372
Investing in Community Resilience Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 373
Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 374
Direct Property Acquisitions Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 378
Expediting Hazard Mitigation Assistance Projects Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 317
Charitable Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 270
Natural Disaster Resilience and Recovery Accountability Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 285
Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.

In Committee
S 224
Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 187
ALIGN Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 121
Recover Fraudulent COVID Funds Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 6
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 11. (CR S294-295)

Active
S 82
Telework Reform Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 76
SMART Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 75
Improving Federal Financial Management Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 79
ACCESS Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 77
Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 81
Guidance Clarity Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 250.

Active
S 80
STEP Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 78
TRUE Accountability Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 5630
MERP Clarifications Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 5551
Fraudulent Covid Funds Recovery Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 5548
Eliminate Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Benefits Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
SRES 925
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Fred R. Harris, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6936-6937; text: CR S6915)

Active
S 5385
Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 5392
Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 5309
SAFE Contracting Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 5314
A bill to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center.

Became Public Law No: 118-208.

Passed
S 5098
Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act

Held at the desk.

Active
Amendment 3267
Senate Amendment 3267

Senate Amendment 3267 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3217
Senate Amendment 3217

Senate Amendment 3217 was filed.

Filed
S 4965
Small Nonprofit Retirement Security Act of 2024

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 4986
UPDATE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 4985
21st Century Wildlife Enhancement and Partnership Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
SRES 787
A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma softball team for winning the 2024 Women's College World Series, the eighth national title in program history.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5657; text: CR S5688)

Active
SRES 792
A 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.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5677; text: CR S5690)

Active

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