Stephanie I. Bice

Wants to revitalize the economy and increase quality of life for Oklahomans.

“For the remainder of this Congress, I will be working to deliver results and increase quality of life for Oklahomans throughout the Fifth Congressional District. These efforts will focus on two major initiatives: safeguarding our nation and revitalizing our economy.”⁷

Wants to balance the budget like Oklahoma does, respecting hardworking taxpayers.

“Washington should respect hardworking taxpayers and balance its budget just like the State of Oklahoma does.”⁸

Supports efforts to bring greater transparency to federal spending and to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

“During my time in Congress, I will support efforts to bring greater transparency to federal spending and to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.”⁸

Voted to eliminate unobligated spending at the State Department, USAID, CBP, and other programs.

“Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to eliminate $9.4 billion in unobligated spending at the State Department, USAID, CBP, and other programs.”⁸

Believes the federal government has been inefficient and wasteful with taxpayer dollars.

“For too long, the federal government has been a model of inefficiency and wastefulness, squandering hard-earned taxpayer dollars.”⁸

Wants to reform government, cut unnecessary spending, and run a more efficient federal system.

“Under the leadership of President Trump, we have been given a mandate by the people to reform our government, cut unnecessary spending, and run a more efficient and effective federal system.”⁸

Supports targeted cuts to wasteful non-defense programs.

“This package provides targeted cuts to wasteful non-defense programs.”⁸

Wants to create more American jobs through abundant, affordable energy for consumers.

“As a member of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), I believe that Congress should enact a national strategy that ensures abundant, affordable energy for consumers, and creates more American jobs, all while reducing emissions.”⁹

Supports eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in federal programs.

“Bice is a strong supporter of eliminating waste, fraud and abuse in federal programs and continues to push for accountability in how taxpayer dollars are spent.”¹⁰

Supports streamlining funding across agencies.

“She introduced legislation to eliminate duplicative federal grant programs and streamline funding across agencies.”¹⁰

Supports expanding existing tax credits for paid family leave.

“Her legislation encourages small businesses to offer this benefit by expanding existing tax credits, helping new parents take time off without financial strain.”¹⁰

Supports increasing the baby formula supply for parents as soon as possible.

“House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Energy and Commerce Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (R-OK), and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) introduced legislation today called the Babies Need Formula Now Act to increase the baby formula supply for parents as soon as possible.”²¹

Supports common-sense immigration reforms and stronger enforcement to protect national security.

“Bice supports common-sense immigration reforms and stronger enforcement to protect national security and uphold the rule of law.”¹⁰

Supports protecting the unborn and ensuring taxpayer dollars aren't used to fund abortion.

“As a Christian and a mother, I believe in the sanctity of human life and have consistently voted to protect the unborn. I believe the Constitution is clear in protecting the right to life and will work to ensure that taxpayer dollars aren’t used to fund abortion.”⁷

Opposes efforts that would limit the Second Amendment right responsibly exercised by Americans.

“I am also a gun owner and believe that the Second Amendment is a key freedom that is responsibly exercised by millions of law-abiding Americans. I will oppose radical efforts in Congress that would limit this important right.”⁷

Opposes efforts that threaten the rights of law-abiding gun owners.

“She is a strong defender of the Second Amendment and continues to oppose efforts that threaten the rights of law- abiding gun owners.”¹⁰

Wants to learn about news and information regarding energy.

“Read relevant news, information and initiatives regarding Energy.”³⁹

Supports continued leadership in environmental innovation.

“America has made significant progress in improving air and water quality and should continue to lead the world in environmental innovation.”⁹

Opposes tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as a solution to high gas prices.

“President Biden has been desperately searching for ways to lower record-high gas prices, yet instead of addressing the root causes, he continues to slap a bandage on this self-inflicted crisis by tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).”⁹

Supports Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry.

“She supports Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry which is responsible for producing over 10,000 barrels of oil per day and reduces our reliance on hostile foreign nations.”¹⁰

Opposes regulations that threaten domestic energy production and American jobs.

“Bice opposes regulations that threaten domestic energy production and American jobs.”¹⁰

Supports local control of education systems, believing parents and local leaders understand children's needs better than Washington.

“I support an approach to education that emphasizes local control of our education systems, as parents and local leaders have a better understanding of their children’s needs than does Washington.”³⁹

Wants all students to return to in-person learning, believing it is academically effective and beneficial for mental health.

“With many private and charter schools conducting in-person learning, we must continue to work until all students are back in the classroom and are receiving hands-on experience.”⁴⁵

Supports supplemental security funding to help Israel defend itself against attacks from Iran.

“With the help of the United States, Israel built a sophisticated defense system, the Iron Dome, which is designed to intercept and destroy rockets and artillery shells.”⁵⁵

Condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a threat to European stability and a humanitarian disaster.

“Vladimir Putin’s catastrophic assault against the independent country of Ukraine is a truly heinous act that jeopardizes the stability of Europe and peace across the globe. It has been heartbreaking to witness the humanitarian disaster that Russia’s unwarranted invasion has caused on innocent civilians in a sovereign, prosperous nation.”⁵⁵

Wants to restore faith in the democratic system and increase confidence in elections.

“We must restore the American people’s faith in our democratic system. The American Confidence in Election (ACE) Act is an important step in the right direction.”⁷

Supports First Amendment rights and religious liberties.

“This decision is an incredible win for First Amendment rights and religious liberties, both of which are foundational to our great nation.”⁷

Wants to learn about news and information regarding veterans' issues.

“Learn about news and information related to Veterans issues.”³⁹

Supports funding for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and military construction and family housing.

“This legislation includes $452.64 billion for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and $18 billion for military construction and family housing, an increase over FY25 funding levels.”⁸

Supports expanding veteran access to healthcare, job training, and education benefits.

“She continues to champion legislation that expands veteran access to high-quality healthcare, job training, and education benefits.”¹⁰

Supports ensuring veterans receive support and respect they’ve earned.

“With over 300,000 veterans in Oklahoma, Bice is helping ensure each of them receives the support and respect they’ve earned.”¹⁰

Prioritizes strengthening the military to safeguard the nation and way of life against global threats.

“In order to safeguard our nation and our way of life, we must continuously strengthen our military and provide the very best for our troops.”⁵⁵

Focuses on ensuring veterans have access to healthcare, education, and family support.

“During my time in Congress, I will focus on ensuring that those who have defended our nation have access to high-quality health care, education, and family support.”⁵⁵

Supports the National Defense Authorization Act to improve military recruitment, retention, and readiness.

“This year’s NDAA will help increase our military recruitment, retention, and readiness by improving servicemember's quality of life and strengthening the lethality of our armed forces.”⁵⁵

Introduces legislation to exempt servicemembers from performance evaluations during parental leave.

“Last week, Congresswoman Bice and Congresswoman Houlahan introduced the Protecting Military Parental Leave Evaluations Act to establish clear policies across all branches of the military to exempt servicemembers from performance evaluations during periods of parental leave.”⁵⁵

Wants to address environmental hazards from abandoned wells and legacy sites.

“These sites cause environmental hazards and are extremely costly, which is why my colleague Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) and I crafted H.R. 4270, the Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act.”⁹

Supports policies that cut unnecessary regulations for agriculture.

“She supports policies that cut unnecessary regulations, create new opportunities for ag products, and help farmers and ranchers to grow.”¹⁰