Reps. Lucas, Miller introduce legislation to improve weather prediction

Chairman Lucas, Rep. Miller introduce legislation to improve weather prediction

Washington, DC (August 7th)  – Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R, OK-03) and Congressman Max Miller (R, OH-07) introduced H.R. 9219, the Weather Data Taxpayer Protection Act. This legislation is a critical step in improving the accuracy and reliability of weather prediction by ensuring weather tools, purchased with taxpayer funds, are more accurate, standardized, and able to account for ever-changing weather risks.

Lucas holding town hall meetings Thursday and Friday

Lucas to Hold February Town Hall Meetings

Yukon, OK – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Caddo, Kiowa, Jackson, and Roger Mills Counties this week. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, D.C. and across Oklahoma.

The following town hall meetings were originally scheduled for last fall, but were postponed due to Congressman Lucas's injury on his ranch in Roger Mills County.

Lucas' Agricultural Security Risk Review Act passed by House committee

Lucas Legislation on Foreign Land Acquisition Passes Through Committee

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee passed the Agricultural Security Risk Review Act, his legislation to add the Secretary of Agriculture as a permanent member on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

"Protecting America’s agriculture security is a critical part of our national security. With an increasing amount of foreign investment in U.S. agriculture, including the Secretary of Agriculture as a member of CFIUS is long overdue." said Congressman Frank Lucas.  "I know firsthand just how important the security of our agricultural industry is, which is why I applaud my colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee in taking a critical step to make my longstanding priority law." 

Lucas: foreign ownership of farmland a detriment to national security

Foreign Ownership of Farmland A Detriment to National Security

by Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03)

Everyone in Oklahoma is keenly aware that food security is national security. A nation that cannot feed itself cannot hope to defend itself. 

Because of this, it is essential we protect our farmland, especially from foreign adversaries. For far too long we’ve seen entities - Chinese in particular - coming over and buying our agricultural land. That’s why I’ve led on several fronts to address this troubling issue. 

Lucas holding town hall meetings in western Oklahoma on May 4th and 5th

Congressman Lucas Announces May Town Hall Meetings in Western Oklahoma

Cheyenne, OK (April 24th) – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Dewey, Major, Alfalfa, Woodward, and Woods Counties on Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.

Lucas holding town hall meetings in central Oklahoma this Wednesday and Thursday

Congressman Lucas Announces April Town Hall Meetings in Central Oklahoma

Cheyenne, OK (April 5th) – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Canadian, Kingfisher, Blaine, Garfield, and Grant Counties on Wednesday, April 12th and Thursday, April 13th. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.

Congressman Lucas announces April town hall meetings in Oklahoma Panhandle

Congressman Lucas Announces April Town Hall Meetings in Oklahoma Panhandle

Washington, DC (March 27th) – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Ellis, Harper, Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver Counties on Tuesday, April 4th and Wednesday, April 5th. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.

Cong. Lucas: Biden’s Land Grab An Offense To Private Property Rights

Biden’s Land Grab An Offense To Private Property Rights

by Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03)

In February I began hosting town hall meetings, inviting those who call Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District home out to discuss the issues most pressing in Washington and at home in Oklahoma. While there is a lot happening across the nation, there was one topic that came up time and time again that greatly troubles me: President Biden’s 30 by 30 Initiative.

The Biden Administration’s 30 by 30 land grab stems from a May 2021 report entitled, “America the Beautiful” Initiative. This Initiative establishes a vague directive to put restrictions on at least 30% of the United States’ lands and waters by 2030.

Cong. Lucas announces SW Oklahoma town hall meetings on 21st and 22nd

Congressman Lucas Announces February Town Hall Meetings in Southwest Oklahoma

Cheyenne, OK (Feb. 13th) – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Harmon, Greer, Beckham, Custer, and Washita Counties on Tuesday, February 21st and Wednesday, February 22nd. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.

Congressman Lucas announces town halls on February 15th an 16th

Congressman Lucas Announces February Town Hall Meetings in Central Oklahoma

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Creek, Pawnee, Noble, Kay, and Osage Counties on Wednesday, February 15th and Thursday, February 16th. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.

Lucas announces town hall meetings in western counties on Monday and Thursday

Congressman Lucas Announces October Town Hall Meetings in Western Oklahoma

Cheyenne, OK – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Harmon, Greer, Washita, and Roger Mills Counties on Monday, October 31st and Thursday, November 3rd. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.

Lucas announces town hall meetings in northwestern counties on 27th, 28th

Congressman Lucas Announces October Town Hall Meetings in Northwest Oklahoma

Cheyenne, OK (October 20th) – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Woods, Woodward, Harper, and Ellis Counties on Thursday, October 27th and Friday, October 28th. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.

Lucas will be discussing recent work in Congress, taking questions about issues important to constituents of the Third Congressional District, and seeking input on legislation currently before Congress. 

Lucas announces Wednesday-Thursday town hall meetings in north-central counties

Congressman Lucas Announces October Town Hall Meetings in North-Central Oklahoma

Cheyenne, OK (October13th) – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Alfalfa, Grant, Garfield, Noble, and Logan Counties on Wednesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 20th. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.

Lucas will be discussing recent work in Congress, taking questions about issues important to constituents of the Third Congressional District, and seeking input on legislation currently before Congress. 

Lucas announces August town hall meetings in central Oklahoma

Congressman Lucas Announces August Town Hall Meetings in Central Oklahoma

Cheyenne, OK (August 17th) – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) will hold town hall meetings in Creek, Osage, Kay, Pawnee, and Payne Counties on Monday, August 22nd and Tuesday, August 23rd. Residents around the locations are invited to attend and share their thoughts on current events in Washington, DC and across Oklahoma.

Trump endorses Tom Cole for reelection

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed yet another moderate squish for reelection to Congress. Earlier this year, he endorsed 3rd Congressional District Congressman Frank Lucas (over Wade Burleson, a real conservative), and yesterday (apparently), he eleventh-hour endorsed Tom Cole in the 4th District.

#OK04 Former President Donald Trump endorsed @TomColeOK04 for re-election pic.twitter.com/YLVD7LP7dw

— Reese Gorman (@reesejgorman) June 27, 2022

🙄 Because of course. 

Bob Stoops to speak at OCPAC dinner about Football, Faith, and the founding of the NFL

Legendary OU football coach Bob Stoops will be joining former Enid pastor Wade Burleson (a current candidate in the 3rd Congressional District) the Oklahoma Conservative Political Action Committee (OCPAC) for a "dinner and conversation about Football, Faith, and the Foundations of the National Football League". The dinner will be held on Tuesday, April 19th, in Oklahoma City. Tickets may be purchased here ($10 for general admission, $25 for admission+meal).

Wade Burleson announces bid for Congress against Lucas

Former Southern Baptist pastor Wade Burleson has thrown his hat in the ring for public office, challenging incumbent U.S. Congressman Frank Lucas in the 3rd Congressional District GOP primary.

A past head of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, Burleson recently retired after thirty years pastoring Emmanuel Baptist Church in Enid.

Last night on Twitter, Burleson posted "Five reasons to vote for Wade Burleson and not Frank Lucas":

FIVE Reasons to Vote for Wade Burleson and NOT Frank Lucas? pic.twitter.com/49g5KlnPk2

— Burleson for Congress (@Burleson4USRep) February 1, 2022

Congressman Lucas, first elected in 1992, is running for his 16th term in office.

Here is Burleson's press release announcement:

Lucas opposes Biden tapping Strategic Petroleum Reserve, reiterates call to increase domestic production

Lucas Opposes Biden Administration Tapping Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Calls on Biden to Increase American Energy Production

Cheyenne, OK (Nov. 23rd) – Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s decision to tap into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve:

“In just two years, the United States has gone from energy independent and net exporter to energy dependent. After canceling the Keystone XL pipeline and greenlighting Russia’s Nord Stream II, President Biden is now tapping our strategic reserves and imploring OPEC to produce more oil to mitigate a self-inflicted energy crisis.

Congressional Redistricting town halls set for July and August

Congressional Redistricting Meetings Scheduled

OKLAHOMA CITY (May 25th) – The Oklahoma House of Representatives and the State Senate redistricting offices today announced the schedule for town hall meetings on the congressional redistricting process. Legislators and redistricting office staff will answer questions and take comments from the public during the meetings.

Five in-person town halls are scheduled – one in each congressional district. Two virtual town halls also will be held for those who can’t attend one of the in-person meetings.

The town hall meetings are scheduled for:

Cong. Lucas: As COVID-19 winter approaches, Oklahoma must act

As COVID-19 winter approaches, Oklahoma must act

by Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03)

Oklahoma set a record for COVID-19 hospitalizations last week, and the United States reached a grim milestone of more than 250,000 coronavirus deaths. After earlier surges in the spring and summer, the country is now in the midst of the feared fall coronavirus surge and we’re peering into the darkness that winter will bring. With more than 1,500 Oklahomans now hospitalized and new positive cases averaging more than 2,600 per day, it’s time for Oklahoma to act.

On Nov. 17 and 18, Oklahoma reported COVID-19 daily records for hospitalizations, ICU patients and deaths. On average, 20% of Oklahoma’s hospital beds are filled with those battling COVID-19; ICU bed availability has dropped to between 5% and 7%. Increases in the number of active cases come as many hospitals and their staff, especially those in rural Oklahoma, are being pushed to their limits — physically and emotionally. While it’s true that more testing reveals more cases, the number of hospitalizations gives Oklahomans an objective measure of rampant community spread of the virus.

As deaths rise this winter, Oklahoma’s leaders will need to implement steps to slow the spread of COVID. Leaders — from Congress to mayors — show no support for total lockdowns or stay-at-home orders. But science shows that there are other temporary measures available to keep our communities safe, save lives and ensure Oklahoma flattens the curve.