James Lankford

James Lankford

11/4/2024, 1:42 PM
Status
Active
State
Oklahoma
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$2,342,273.03
Date of Birth
1968-03-04
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-5754
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20515

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
James Lankford believes in promoting economic growth through lower taxes, reducing regulations, and supporting small businesses. He also emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility and reducing the national debt.

Agriculture

Conservative
James Lankford supports policies that benefit farmers and ranchers, such as protecting crop insurance programs and promoting agricultural exports. He also advocates for reducing government intervention in the agriculture industry.

Immigration

Conservative
James Lankford advocates for securing the border, enforcing immigration laws, and implementing a merit-based immigration system. He also supports providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria.

Education

Conservative
James Lankford believes in expanding school choice options, increasing accountability in education, and reducing federal involvement in education policy. He also supports vocational training programs and STEM education.

Energy

Conservative
James Lankford supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy, including traditional energy sources like oil and gas, as well as renewable energy sources. He also advocates for reducing regulations on the energy industry.

Climate change

Conservative
James Lankford acknowledges the existence of climate change but is skeptical of the extent to which human activity contributes to it. He believes in promoting technological innovation and market-based solutions to address environmental challenges.

Healthcare

Conservative
James Lankford supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) with a market-based healthcare system. He also advocates for increasing healthcare choice and reducing healthcare costs.

Housing

Conservative
James Lankford believes in promoting affordable housing options through market-based solutions and reducing government intervention in the housing market. He also supports policies that encourage homeownership and address homelessness.

Transportation

Conservative
James Lankford supports investing in infrastructure projects to improve transportation systems, such as roads, bridges, and public transit. He also advocates for reducing regulations that hinder transportation development.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
James Lankford is a strong advocate for improving healthcare and benefits for veterans. He supports increasing funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and expanding access to mental health services for veterans.

Voting rights

Conservative
James Lankford believes in protecting the integrity of the voting process and preventing voter fraud. He supports measures such as voter ID laws and ensuring that only eligible citizens are able to vote.

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