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James (James) Lankford (R-USH05)
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Capitol: 202.225.2132
FAX: 202.226.1463
District: 405.234.9900
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Representative
Room 228 CHOB- Cannon House Office Building Independence Avenue and 1st Street, SE
Washington, DC 20515-3605
Residence: Edmond, OK
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| Elected: 2010 Next Election: 2014 | | Spouse: Cindy DOB: 3/4/1968 |
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BioJames Lankford was first elected to the United States Congress on November 2, 2010. Before his election James served as director of the Falls Creek Youth Camp from 1996 to 2009. Falls Creek is the largest youth camp in the United States, supported by 150 staff members with more than 51,000 students and adults attending each summer. He coordinated mission trips and community service trips in Belize, Malawi, England, Wales, and Germany, as well as many areas of Oklahoma. James serves on the House Committees on Budget and Oversight & Government Reform, where he is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy Policy, Health Care, and Entitlements. James was also elected Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee for the 113th Congress.While serving in Congress, James continues to work diligently studying each issue facing Congress and its impact on families in Oklahoma. He has earned the respect of his colleagues on budget issues. James also emerged as a leader in fighting government regulations that are suffocating business today. From EPA regulations on the energy industry to the negative impact of regulations on banks and financial institutions, Congressman Lankford is fighting for prosperity in Oklahoma and our nation. He is dedicated to freeing up business to grow and add jobs to our sagging economy. James has been married to his wife Cindy for over 20 years. Together, they have two daughters- Hannah and Jordan. He enjoys spending time with his family, sport shooting, and reading.
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