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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for Wednesday August 03, 2022 ( 4 items )  

Sen. Inhofe Votes in Favor of Comprehensive Veterans Legislation, PACT Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) voted in favor of The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022. This comprehensive, bipartisan legislation would deliver all generations of toxic-exposed veterans their earned health care and benefits. The legislation passed by a vote of 86-11. "I am proud to support this final piece of legislation paving the way for those who have sacrificed for th  more

Sen. Inhofe, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Requiring Biden Admin to Regain Control of Our Southern Border
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: U.S Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) introduced the Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act, legislation that will require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary to complete a comprehensive strategy for the southern border within 12 months of enactment. The strategy must address how to maintain operational control and s  more

Sen. Lankford Keeps His Focus on Quality Veteran Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2022: Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today opposed a bill that will cause delays in benefits and care for veterans. Lankford opposed the Honoring Our PACT Act, though the bill passed the Senate by a vote of 86 to 11. Lankford addressed his concerns with the PACT Act in a Facebook Live video earlier today and he opposed the bill when the Senate voted on it in June. "I stand fully behind keeping ou  more

Sen. Lankford Wants to Ensure Faith-based Nonprofits Can Serve Equally Alongside Secular Entities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2022: Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and their colleagues to introduce the LIFTing Local Communities Act to make it easier for faith-based organizations to apply for, and receive, government grants and other types of funding without fear of arbitrary religious limitations and vindictive litigation. Faith-based organizations are some of our nation's best soci  more