Sen. James Lankford addresses Texas flooding, manufacturing policy, and new legislation

Sen. James Lankford addresses Texas flooding, manufacturing policy, and new legislation
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Senator James Lankford has recently addressed a range of topics on social media, including support for flood victims in Texas, the importance of domestic manufacturing, and legislative achievements. His posts reflect ongoing concerns about national resilience and community well-being.

On July 10, 2025, Senator Lankford expressed sympathy for those affected by flooding in central Texas. He referenced scripture, stating “Psalm 34:18 says, ‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ We continue to pray for the families and all those affected by the flooding in central Texas, and that they are able to find comfort in the Lord during this time.”

Later that day, Lankford commented on U.S. reliance on foreign sources for key industrial materials. He wrote on July 10, 2025: “When it comes to copper, aluminum, and steel, we can’t keep relying on other countries and letting them take advantage of us. We need to be able to manufacture those things here in the US, and that is what President Trump is working to accomplish.”

On July 11, 2025, Lankford marked a legislative milestone with a brief statement: “One week anniversary of the One Big Beautiful Bill being signed into law!”

Additional information for Step 3: The “One Big Beautiful Bill” refers to a comprehensive piece of legislation aimed at streamlining federal infrastructure projects and boosting domestic manufacturing capabilities.



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