Issues

View my positions on various issues that are important to our District and my work in Congress.

For more information concerning my work and views on important Issues, please contact my Washington, DC office.

Agriculture

Rural communities are the cornerstone to a solid future for Oklahoma, and it is vital that their individual needs are met.

Budget, Spending & Taxes

I am committed to allowing the private sector to flourish and, consequently, for our national economy to recover.

Defense & National Security

I believe Congress must provide our military with the resources it needs to be the best equipped and the best trained in the world.

Education

I am committed to providing Oklahoma parents and teachers with tools necessary to provide a world class education to our children.

Energy

There are steps we need to implement over time to change the way we use energy and reduce our use of some types of carbon-based fuels.

Foreign Affairs

While much of the power to conduct foreign affairs is given to the president by the Constitution, there are still ways Congress is able to help shape the scope of the president’s action.

Health Care

Our healthcare delivery system is incredibly complex, but I believe that free-market solutions, not government-managed care, will result in better outcomes for all.

Immigration

It must be a top priority for our nation to secure our borders and stop the flood of illegal immigration.

Life

I am committed to protecting the most vulnerable, including the unborn, with every vote I cast.

Military & Veterans

I believe it is our responsibility to use our resources to make Veterans' lives and the lives of their families more comfortable.

Natural Resources

It is important that we have programs to manage our natural resources wisely.

Science & Technology

I support the needs of our scientists to continue their research and provide meaningful employment to our community.

Second Amendment

I am committed to protecting the rights of the tens of thousands of responsible gun owners in Oklahoma who safely use guns for hunting and protection.

Social Security

I am very committed to addressing the challenges facing Social Security and in protecting it for current workers, as well as future retirees.

Transportation

I believe that it is important to find long-term solutions to our nation's infrastructure problems.

Tribal Relations

I am committed to serving the Native Americans living in Oklahoma and across the United States.