I remain committed to working to cut regulations and taxes in Congress, ensuring Oklahoma’s families are able to keep more of their hard-earned money at the end of the day.
I remain committed to working to cut regulations and taxes in Congress so Oklahoma families can keep more of their hard-earned money.
Occurrences
Frank supports lowering taxes, reducing burdensome regulations, and increasing free and fair trade- guaranteeing more Oklahomans take home more money at the end of a long-day’s work.
opposing higher taxes
opposition to new federal taxes
Mr. Lucas is listed as a cosponsor of H.R. 142, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025, which would require major executive branch rules to be approved by a joint resolution before taking effect.
This historic piece of legislation also secures vital funding for the FAA Academy in OKC and prevents a disastrous tax hike on Oklahomans.
Evidence
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H.R. 3690 — Securing Innovation in Financial Regulation Act. Sponsor: Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3] (Introduced 06/03/2025). Latest Action: House - 06/03/2025 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture... Tracker: This bill has the status Introduced.
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Cosponsors listed include Frank D. Lucas (OK). The bill's full title is 'Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025.'
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Cosponsors include Frank D. Lucas (OK). The bill's full title is '1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending Act' and it was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Financial Services.
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Roll Call 311 | Bill Number: H. J. Res. 213 Sep 16, 2026, 06:49 PM | 119th Congress, 2nd Session Vote Question: On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Status: Passed Lucas | Lucas | Republican | OK | Yea
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Roll Call 305 | Bill Number: H. R. 9500 Sep 15, 2026, 10:15 PM | 119th Congress, 2nd Session Vote Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Status: Passed Lucas | Lucas | Republican | OK | Yea
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Roll Call 190 | Bill Number: H. R. 1 Jul 03, 2025, 02:31 PM | 119th Congress, 1st Session Vote Question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment One Big Beautiful Bill Act Status: Passed Lucas | Lucas | Republican | OK | Aye
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Sec. 60023. Rescission of environmental review implementation funds. Sec. 60024. Rescission of low-carbon transportation materials grants. Sec. 60025. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Sec. 60026. Project sponsor opt-in fees for environmental reviews. TITLE VII--FINANCE Subtitle A--Tax Sec. 70001. References to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, etc. Chapter 1--Providing Permanent Tax Relief for Middle-class Families and Workers Sec. 70101. Extension and enhancement of reduced rates.
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``(4) Deadline for environmental reviews for which a fee is paid.--Notwithstanding section 107(g)(1)-- ``(A) an environmental assessment for which a fee is paid under this section shall be completed not later than 180 days after the date on which the fee is paid; and ``(B) an environmental impact statement for which a fee is paid under this section shall be completed not later than 1 year after the date of publication of the notice of intent to prepare the environmental impact statement. TITLE VII--FINANCE Subtitle A--Tax SEC. 70001. REFERENCES TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, ETC. CHAPTER 1--PROVIDING PERMANENT TAX RELIEF FOR MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES AND WORKERS SEC. 70101. EXTENSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF REDUCED RATES. (a) In General.-- <<NOTE: 26 USC 1.>> Section 1(j) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, and before January 1, 2026'', and (2) by striking ``2018 Through 2025'' in the heading and inserting ``Beginning After 2017''.
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H.R. 9500.-- To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on deductions for personal casualty losses and to provide for increased taxpayer relief with respect to theft losses involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation. Referred to Ways and Means June 29, 2026. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 15, 2026; Roll No. 305: 408-17. Received in Senate and referred to Finance Sept. 16, 2026.
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Passed House Sept. 16, 2026; Roll No. 311: 214-208. Received in Senate Sept. 17, 2026.
Assessments
Lucas took concrete same-term congressional action toward the regulatory side of the promise by sponsoring H.R. 3690 and cosponsoring deregulatory bills such as H.R. 976 and H.R. 142 in the 119th Congress. However, the cited measures were introduced or referred rather than enacted, and the evidence does not show a completed federal tax-cut outcome attributable to him. Because the promise covered cutting regulations and taxes, and the record shows meaningful effort but not full delivery, partial credit is appropriate.
Lucas took concrete congressional action toward the regulatory side of the promise by sponsoring H.R. 3690 and cosponsoring deregulatory measures including H.R. 976 and H.R. 142 in the 119th Congress. The evidence does not show that these measures became law or that he delivered actual tax cuts, so the broad promised result of cutting regulations and taxes for Oklahoma families is only partially supported. The actions qualify for an effort badge because they are serious legislative attempts toward the promise.