Accountability record
Where James Lankford stands on Federal public-land grazing rules
See what they have said and done—and where the information comes from.
James Lankford
OK · U.S. Senate
Where they stand
On the recordThe available statements support targeted grazing for wildfire mitigation and state-led approaches to public-land policy.
Position details
Give local, state, and Tribal governments a real voice in federal grazing rules
SupportsLankford supports a stronger state role in public-land policy.
This evidence does not expressly address grazing, Tribal governments, or multiple-use balance.
Use targeted grazing to reduce wildfire risk and invasive grasses
SupportsLankford supports using grazing as a prescribed wildfire-mitigation measure.
This evidence addresses wildfire mitigation only and does not establish a position on invasive grasses or broader grazing expansion.
Source for this position
How we reached this answer
This answer uses the specific statements and actions below. We consider what each bill or vote actually did; a bill number by itself is not treated as a position.
- Congressional activity recorded in an official government source.Congressional hearing record · Mar 14, 2024 (opens in a new tab)
What they said
“We do not need new vague and lofty conservation campaign promises; we need state-led policies that protect private property and are smarter, more efficient, and effective”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)“We should take care of our existing beautiful public spaces and ensure we respect private property owners and those who live and work around our public lands.”
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We checked 17 of 17 bills Modern Action tracks on this subject.
Full record
What they have said and done
Newest records with confirmed dates appear first.
- Legislative record· Official congressional website
Congressional hearing record
Congressional activity recorded in an official government source.
“We do have to address areas of mitigation, that's grazing that's prescribed burns, that's timber harvesting, that's removing hazardous fuels”
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Lankford focuses on state led approach to caring for public lands that protects private property
“We do not need new vague and lofty conservation campaign promises; we need state-led policies that protect private property and are smarter, more efficient, and effective”
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Lankford issues statement on lands bill continues to call for reforms
“I support our public lands, but I am opposed to buying land than not caring for it or ignoring the cost of care.”
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Lankford recognizes on senate floor the work of oklahoma ag and energy industries during covid 19
“There's a reason we put $19 billion there to be able to help our food supply.”
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Senator lankford statement on the farm bill
“I strongly support the important work of our farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma.”
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Unfunded mandates harm state and local governments
“Government that is closest to the people is often the most responsive and the least harmful”
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Senator lankford in stillwater news press we must trust farmers and ranchers
“Farmers and Ranchers should have the freedom to make decisions about their land, their crop, their livestock and their family.”