US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) spent last week traveling across Oklahoma, meeting with working families, first responders, veterans, and business leaders to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cut Act lowers taxes, supports job creation, and helps Oklahomans keep more of what they earn while supporting Oklahoma jobs and families.
“The Working Families Tax Cut Act is about the people who get up every day, go to work, and take care of their families,” said Lankford. “Being back in Oklahoma, I spent time with families, workers, veterans, and small business owners, listening and answering their questions. This law rewards hard work, supports small businesses, and helps families keep more of what they earn.”
Watonga | Blaine County
Lankford visited Watonga, Oklahoma, to discuss how pro-growth tax policy supports rural communities. Click here for video from Watonga.
Oklahoma City | OEMA Conference
Lankford spoke at the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association Conference, highlighting how tax relief supports first responders and strengthens community preparedness.
Del City | Gerrity Chapter
On Tuesday evening, Lankford toured the Air Force Association Gerrity Chapter with President Tim Frisby at the American Legion and VFW in Del City. The visit focused on veterans, military families, and the Tinker Air Force Base community.
Lawton | Public Safety Facility
Lankford toured the Lawton Public Safety Center with Deputy Chief Will Hines and local first responders. Discussions focused on public safety, local investment, and honoring the legacy of Lawton Police Chief James Smith.
Lawton | Business Leaders
Lankford met with the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce and the Lawton Economic Development Board to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cut Act supports small businesses and job growth. Click here for an interview with KSWO, Lawton.
Tulsa | Regional Chamber
Lankford spoke to more than 250 business leaders at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, kicking off the Chamber’s first Congressional Forum of 2026 and outlining how the Working Families Tax Cut Act helps families and employers succeed.
Background
Lankford consistently warned that allowing the 2017 tax relief provisions to expire would have meant higher taxes and less certainty for Oklahoma families and small businesses.
Without action from Congress, Oklahoma would have faced:
- Up to 63,000 Oklahoma jobs at risk;
- An average tax increase of more than $2,000 for Oklahoma families;
- Nearly 449,000 households facing a 50 percent cut to the child tax credit;
- More than 233,000 small business owners hit with higher taxes;
- Over 1.5 million families seeing their standard deduction cut in half.
You can learn more about the Working Families Tax Cut Act HERE, and Lankford’s work in the landmark legislation HERE.
