OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — U.S. Senator James Lankford (R-OK) spent last week touring across Oklahoma to highlight the impact of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, meeting with working families, first responders, veterans, small business owners, and business leaders to discuss tax relief, job creation, and economic stability in Oklahoma. This tour, known as Lankford Tours Oklahoma – Promotes Working Families Tax Cut Act, emphasizes the importance of supporting families and small businesses.

The statewide tour focused on how the Working Families Tax Cut Act lowers taxes for Oklahoma families, protects small businesses, strengthens job growth, and helps Oklahomans keep more of what they earn while supporting Oklahoma jobs and Oklahoma communities.

“The Working Families Tax Cut Act is about the people who get up every day, go to work, and take care of their families,” Lankford said. “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.”

Oklahoma State Capitol Visit Focuses on Affordability

On Monday, Lankford met with Oklahoma elected officials and staff at the Oklahoma State Capitol to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cut Act complements Oklahoma’s efforts to keep the state affordable for families and businesses.

The discussions centered on aligning federal tax policy with Oklahoma’s economic development strategy, workforce growth, and efforts to maintain a competitive business climate. Lankford emphasized that tax certainty and lower tax burdens are key to attracting investment and sustaining job creation across Oklahoma.

Supporting First Responders and Public Safety

Lankford also spoke at the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association Conference, outlining how tax relief policies can support first responders and strengthen emergency preparedness across the state.

In Lawton, Lankford toured the Lawton Public Safety Center with Deputy Chief Will Hines and local first responders. Conversations focused on public safety funding, local investment, and honoring the legacy of Lawton Police Chief James Smith. The visit reinforced Lankford’s message that strong local economies and tax stability help communities fund critical services.

Veterans and Military Families in Focus

On Tuesday evening, Lankford visited the Air Force Association Gerrity Chapter with President Tim Frisby at the American Legion and VFW in Del City. The visit highlighted the importance of supporting veterans, military families, and the broader Tinker Air Force Base community.

Lankford discussed how the Working Families Tax Cut Act provides economic stability for military households and veterans transitioning into the civilian workforce.

Tulsa Regional Chamber Forum

In Tulsa, Lankford addressed more than 250 business leaders at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, kicking off the Chamber’s first Congressional Forum of 2026.

During the event, he outlined how the Working Families Tax Cut Act benefits Oklahoma employers, protects small businesses from higher taxes, and supports long-term economic growth. Lankford reiterated that predictable tax policy helps Oklahoma companies expand, hire, and compete nationally.

Background: What Was at Stake for Oklahoma

Lankford has consistently warned that allowing the 2017 tax relief provisions to expire would have resulted in significant financial strain for Oklahoma families and businesses.

According to projections discussed during the tour, without congressional action Oklahoma could have faced:

Up to 63,000 Oklahoma jobs at risk
An average tax increase of more than $2,000 per Oklahoma family
Nearly 449,000 households facing a 50% reduction in 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

Lankford said the Working Families Tax Cut Act was designed to prevent those outcomes by maintaining tax relief, protecting child tax credits, supporting small businesses, and promoting Oklahoma job growth.

As Congress continues to debate federal tax policy, Lankford’s statewide outreach signals a continued focus on tax relief, economic growth, working families, small businesses, veterans, and first responders across Oklahoma.

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