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Senators Lankford, Peters, Paul, and Jones Bill to Streamline Federal Property Review Process to be Signed into Law
Today, the House passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Gary Peters (D-MI), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Doug Jones (D-AL) to save taxpayer money by streamlining the federal inventory review process. Currently, many federal agencies only declare property as excess during periods of transition, such as office moves or space reductions. This can result in agencies retaining or storing unneeded property that could be utilized by other agencies or in the private sector.… Continue Reading
12.21.18
Senator Lankford Provides More Details on First Step Act
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released a video detailing his work on the recent Senate-passed First Step Act to reform the federal criminal justice system. The video provides Oklahomans an update on some of the positive steps taken in the bill to address our incarcerated population through rehabilitation, recidivism, and prison safety. He also dispels rumors about some the bill's provisions. Lankford voted in favor of the bill earlier this week when it passed the Senate in a vote of 87-12… Continue Reading
12.20.18
Senator Lankford Applauds Passage of Stigler Act Amendments
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today applauded the final passage of H.R. 2606, the Stigler Act Amendments of 2018 in the House by a vote of 399-0. On December 13, Lankford requested unanimous consent of the bill on the Senate floor along with three other bills related to Tribal issues. The bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. The bill was authored by Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK). The bill adjusts the Stigler Act of 1947 to remove the "one-half degree" requirement of Native Ame… Continue Reading
