Sen. James Lankford, a U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, posted several statements on his Twitter account in early September 2025 addressing Senate procedures, prison security concerns, and legislative efforts to support American manufacturers.
On September 6, 2025, Lankford criticized Senate Democrats for hindering the confirmation of presidential nominees. He wrote: “Democrats’ repeated obstruction of the nomination process has kept the Senate from getting work done for the American people. We need to change the Senate rules so we can confirm President Trump’s nominees and get back to doing our job.”
Later that day, Lankford addressed issues related to contraband cellphones in prisons. He stated: “Contraband cellphones are fueling murders, drug trafficking, and gang activity from inside prison walls. That has to stop. Grateful for @BrendanCarrFCC’s leadership as we push the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act with @SenTomCotton and @RepDavidKustoff to give states the tools to”.
On September 7, 2025, Lankford highlighted his ALIGN Act as part of broader economic legislation aimed at supporting manufacturers. He posted: “.@SecScottBessent is right. My ALIGN Act, included in the One Big Beautiful Bill, delivers 100% full expensing. That means American manufacturers can reinvest faster, build stronger, and hire more American workers. Thanks to @POTUS’ leadership, we’re unleashing a new era of”.
Senator Lankford’s comments reflect ongoing debates within Congress over procedural rules affecting presidential nominations—a recurring issue in recent years—and bipartisan concerns about security risks posed by unauthorized communication devices in correctional facilities. His reference to full expensing underlines legislative efforts intended to incentivize business investment and stimulate domestic manufacturing growth.
