Here to Help: Flood Resources and Next Steps

Over the past few weeks, Oklahomans around the state faced record rainfall and severe weather, leading to widespread destruction and flooding. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who lost their lives in this tragedy and all families affected by the devastating flood, tornadoes and other severe weather.

The State of Oklahoma received a major federal disaster declaration for 17 counties in the state: Canadian, Creek, Delaware, Kay, Logan, Mayes, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Osage, Ottawa, Payne, Pottawatomie, Rogers, Tulsa, Sequoyah, Wagoner and Washington. As conditions develop, more counties may be included. This declaration means that families can receive individual assistance, communities can receive grants to assist in rebuilding efforts, and agriculture producers can access USDA assistance.

Inhofe Votes for Communities Hit by Natural Disasters

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) made the following statement after voting for legislation that would support communities affected by recent natural disasters:

“Rebuilding and recovering from natural disasters is something we’re all too familiar with in Oklahoma. For too long, partisan gridlock has prevented necessary support from being provided to the farmers, ranchers and families struggling to overcome the obstacles caused by floods, tornadoes and wildfires. I’m pleased we passed a bipartisan bill today that will bring assistance to affected communities and military installations that need to recover and rebuild. I urge the House to take action on this key legislation quickly.”

ICYMI: SASC Chairman Inhofe Introduces the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act on the Senate Floor

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor about S. 1790, the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act, after the Senate voted to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the legislation.
 

Inhofe Welcomes Trump Administration’s Immigration Plan

U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) made a statement welcoming the Trump Administration’s immigration plan today. Last week, Inhofe met with President Trump and other conservative senators to discuss the proposal.

“Our current immigration system is broken. Migrants exploit problematic loopholes and abuse the asylum process, and our system fails to reward high-skilled workers. President Trump’s plan is a step in the right direction on some long-needed, commonsense reforms. I look forward to seeing more details and working with the administration as this plan works through Congress to make sure it stays true to our conservative values on lawful immigration.”

Inhofe, Blunt, Casey, Introduce Bill to Make Adoption More Affordable for Families

U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), announced the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act, legislation that makes the current adoption tax credit fully refundable. Making the tax credit fully refundable will ensure that more families can benefit from this critical support.

“My family knows firsthand the joys and blessings adoption brings,” Inhofe said. “But adoption is not without its difficulties and, too often, can be a costly process. Making the adoption tax credit fully refundable will ease that financial burden so more families can choose to adopt and welcome children into their homes.”