OKC Standard

Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma has issued a statement following his vote in favor of a Continuing Resolution aimed at funding the federal government until March 14, 2025. Lankford expressed his concerns about the current state of Congress, stating, "Stopgap funding isn’t a real solution—it’s a sign of a broken Congress."

Lankford emphasized his commitment to advocating for legislation designed to eliminate the threat of government shutdowns. He remarked, "I will continue to push for my bill to end the threat of government shutdowns so we can focus on our debt without the fear of cutting off funding to support our military, law enforcement, and border personnel."

The proposed Prevent Government Shutdowns Act by Senator Lankford seeks to maintain government operations at the previous year's budget levels if Congress does not pass appropriations bills timely. Additionally, it mandates that members of Congress remain in Washington, DC until they reach a new funding agreement.