Lankford Receives A+ for Pro-Life Leadership

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), ahead of the annual March for Life, received an A+ score on the latest Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America National Pro-Life Scorecard, a tool for holding members of Congress accountable for their legislative records on life and highlighting leadership in the fight to protect unborn children and their mothers.

"Life begins at conception, and every life-born or unborn-is valuable. That conviction guides my work in the Senate, and I'm grateful to be recognized by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America. As thousands gather in Washington this week to march for life, it's a reminder of the responsibility we have to support moms and ensure our laws reflect the value of every human life," said Lankford.

Background

Lankford continues to be the leading pro-life voice in the United States Senate, working to protect the unborn, support mothers, and uphold conscience rights. Last week, he spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the March for Life, reaffirming his commitment to defending unborn children and opposing taxpayer-funded abortion.

Recently, he joined his Senate colleagues in calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to reinstate in-person doctor visits for dangerous abortion drugs. He also introduced the Pregnant Students' Rights Act, which requires universities to inform pregnant students of their rights and available accommodations such as modified class schedules, excused absences, and support resources so they can carry a pregnancy to term without abandoning their academic career.

Last year, Lankford introduced the Conscience Protections for Medical Residents Act, legislation that ensures medical students and residents are never pressured or coerced into abortion training that violates their moral or religious beliefs. The bill establishes clear federal protections so medical professionals are not forced to choose between their conscience and their careers. Lankford also urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate the environmental and public health risks of the abortion drug mifepristone, warning that its chemical byproducts may be contaminating the nation's water supply.

Lankford also introduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, which provides critical support to women during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and early childhood development. The legislation expands access to resources and assistance to help mothers and their children thrive.

In 2024, Lankford led efforts to protect Oklahoma's health care funding from the Biden Administration's pro-abortion agenda. He raised concerns about a rule targeting pregnancy resource centers and opposed efforts to impose abortion mandates on employers. He also challenged attempts to use taxpayer dollars intended for COVID relief to fund abortions for minors at the border.

Additionally, Lankford introduced the Women's Public Health and Safety Act to exclude abortion providers from Medicaid funding, as well as the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, which would establish a permanent prohibition on federal funding for abortion.

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