He served four years in the US House of Representatives for central Oklahoma, until he was overwhelmingly elected to the United States Senate in 2014.

BEFORE HIS SERVICE IN CONGRESS

James served students and families for more than 20 years in ministry, including 15 years as the Director of Student Ministry for the Baptist Convention of Oklahoma and Director of the Falls Creek Youth Camp, the largest youth camp in the United States, with more than 51,000 individuals attending each summer.

JAMES’ VALUES

James and his staff enjoy serving people from all backgrounds across Oklahoma. As Ranking Member of the Government Operations and Border Management  Subcommittee, which covers border security, management, and operations; regulatory reform; and the federal workforce. He demands we have a secure, more fiscally responsible, and transparent federal government, and our nation remains the world leader. He believes that the federal government has an important role in our nation, but empowered families, individual people, and private businesses grow our economy and pass down our values.

James was recognized as the Senate’s top-ranked “Taxpayers Friend” by the National Taxpayers Union for his strong record in support of lower taxes, limited government, and economic freedom.

His annual Federal Fumbles report is a must-read in Washington, DC, because of its commonsense solutions to the problems our federal government faces.

He has also been recognized by many other organizations for his work toward increased personal freedom, economic growth, and religious liberty.

JAMES AND CINDY

Live in Oklahoma City with his wife Cindy. They have been married more than 31 years and have two daughters, Hannah and Jordan. He enjoys spending time with his family, working in his yard, and reading.

JAMES SERVES OKLAHOMA ON

Senate Committee on Finance

  • Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
  • Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight
  • Subcommittee on Health Care

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

  • Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Government Operations and Border Management

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence