Sen. James Lankford, U.S. Senator representing Oklahoma, posted a series of statements on December 18, 2025, highlighting legislative achievements and recent actions in the Senate.
In a post published at 01:28 UTC, Lankford stated, “The United States military is the most powerful and moral fighting force in the world. This year’s National Defense Authorization Act not only strengthens Oklahoma’s role in national security, but also makes sure our military remains a force no one in the world would ever want to”.
Later that day at 16:02 UTC, he commented on the Senate’s productivity and nominee confirmations: “This Senate has been in session more days than any Senate in 50 years. @SenateGOP has confirmed more nominees for @POTUS than his first term, despite historic obstruction from the Democrats. It’s not working. We are continuing to work even harder for the American people.”
At 16:44 UTC, Lankford expressed appreciation for actions taken by Secretary Kennedy regarding child protection measures: “Thank you @SecKennedy for protecting children. This bold action will save children’s lives.”
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is an annual piece of legislation that sets policies and funding levels for the U.S. Department of Defense and related activities. In recent years, it has included provisions impacting military installations across various states, including Oklahoma.
Senate activity referenced by Lankford points to ongoing debates about legislative productivity and partisan cooperation in confirming presidential nominees during recent sessions.
