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Alan Armstrong

Alan Armstrong

RRepublicanOK · Senator
49
/ 100
Below Average
Attendance100
Avg: 97
Independence2
Avg: 23
Bipartisan Tone7
Avg: 13
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency15
Avg: 45

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
42
Total Statements
6
Floor Speeches
36
Press Releases
11
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Foreign Policy: 29Infrastructure: 14Taxes: 11Technology: 6Environment: 6Defense: 2Education: 1Housing: 1Agriculture: 1Economy: 1Veterans: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 29Urgent: 9Bipartisan: 3Ceremonial: 1

Statements (42)

Press Release2026-08-31UrgentForeign Policy
ICYMI: Sen. Armstrong Outlines Urgency of Permitting Reform to Boost Energy Grid and National Security in 535 News Editorial

ICYMI: Sen. Armstrong Outlines Urgency of Permitting Reform to Boost Energy Grid and National Security in 535 News Editorial FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 31, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney ICYMI: Sen. Armstrong Outlines Urgency of Permitting Reform to Boost Energy Grid and National…

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Press Release2026-08-25UrgentForeign Policy
AFP-Oklahoma Praises Sen. Armstrong’s Permitting Reform Bill in theTulsa World

AFP-Oklahoma Praises Sen. Armstrong’s Permitting Reform Bill in theTulsa World FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 25, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney AFP-Oklahoma Praises Sen. Armstrong’s Permitting Reform Bill in theTulsa World JOHN TIDWELL STRESSES THE URGENCY TO PASS ARMSTRONG’S AEMI ACT…

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Press Release2026-08-13
Armstrong Joins EPSA’s Energy Solutions Podcast to Discuss Permitting Reform Agenda

Armstrong Joins EPSA’s Energy Solutions Podcast to Discuss Permitting Reform Agenda “IT’S NEVER BEEN SO EASY TO BLOCK PROJECTS VERSUS BUILD PROJECTS”: ARMSTRONG CALLS FOR STREAMLINED FEDERAL REVIEWS AND REGULATORY CERTAINTY TO MEET RISING ENERGY DEMAND

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Press Release2026-08-12Infrastructure
Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 13 New Cosponsors Join His “American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure” Act

Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 13 New Cosponsors Join His “American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure” Act ARMSTRONG’S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA’S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW

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Press Release2026-08-12Infrastructure
Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 13 New Cosponsors Join his “American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure” Act

Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 13 New Cosponsors Join his “American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure” Act ARMSTRONG’S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA’S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW

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Press Release2026-08-11UrgentForeign PolicyEducation
Armstrong Supports TU’s Tuition Adjustment Announcement, Praises TU’s Role in the Tulsa Community

Armstrong Supports TU’s Tuition Adjustment Announcement, Praises TU’s Role in the Tulsa Community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney Armstrong Supports TU’s Tuition Adjustment Announcement, Praises TU’s Role in the Tulsa Community THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA…

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Press Release2026-08-04UrgentForeign Policy
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Momentum Builds Behind Armstrong’s Push to Get America Building Again

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Momentum Builds Behind Armstrong’s Push to Get America Building Again FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 4, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WTAS: Momentum Builds Behind Armstrong’s Push to Get America Building Again Lawmakers, labor, energy producers, manufacturers,…

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Press Release2026-07-31UrgentTaxesForeign Policy
Senator Alan Armstrong Outlines “Country-First” Energy Principles and Urgent Need for Permitting Reform on Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast

Senator Alan Armstrong Outlines “Country-First” Energy Principles and Urgent Need for Permitting Reform on Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 31, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a wide-ranging interview on Columbia University’s Columbia…

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Press Release2026-07-30Technology
IN THE NEWS: Free Market Friday: Permitting reform allows cheaper energy

IN THE NEWS: Free Market Friday: Permitting reform allows cheaper energy By Jonathan Small for The Journal Record Technology, particularly improvements in AI technology, is fueling growing demand for energy. Unfortunately, the supply of energy may not keep pace with that growing demand, which is a…

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Press Release2026-07-30BipartisanForeign PolicyTechnology
Armstrong Rallies Bipartisan, Cross-Sector Support for Permitting Reform

Armstrong Rallies Bipartisan, Cross-Sector Support for Permitting Reform Industry Leaders Warn America Cannot Compete, Manufacture, or Lead in AI If It Cannot Build CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) called on Congress and industry leaders…

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Press Release2026-07-29
IN THE NEWS: Fixing the Broken System That Strangles U.S. Energy

IN THE NEWS: Fixing the Broken System That Strangles U.S. Energy By Kristen Walker, The American Consumer InstituteRead it online here. Abundant energy supplies are of no use if they cannot be transported to the destinations that need them most. Incidentally, this is one of the biggest hurdles to…

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Press Release2026-07-27Foreign Policy
OPINION: Under-the-Radar Ideas to Improve American Energy Policy that Could Pass Congress this Year: Enact Permitting Reform

OPINION: Under-the-Radar Ideas to Improve American Energy Policy that Could Pass Congress this Year: Enact Permitting Reform By Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) for NOTUS The most consequential energy issue in Washington may also be the most underappreciated: permitting reform. America has the…

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Press Release2026-07-27Foreign Policy
Armstrong Launches New Website to Enhance Constituent Services and Advance Permitting Reform

Armstrong Launches New Website to Enhance Constituent Services and Advance Permitting Reform WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) launched his new Senate website today, offering Oklahomans an improved digital hub to access vital constituent services, stay updated on legislative…

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Press Release2026-07-27Infrastructure
IN THE NEWS: Sen. Armstrong pushes sweeping permitting reform bill

IN THE NEWS: Sen. Armstrong pushes sweeping permitting reform bill By Alex Cameron, Griffin Media Read this online. From the moment he arrived in late March to serve the remaining 9 months of Markwayne Mullin’s unexpired term, Alan Armstrong has made it clear his goal is to help Congress pass…

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Press Release2026-07-27Taxes
IN THE NEWS: Armstrong Seeks to Cut Red Tape, Reduce Energy Costs

IN THE NEWS: Armstrong Seeks to Cut Red Tape, Reduce Energy Costs By Ray Carter, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Read the full story here. Demand for energy is surging in the United States, but production of energy may not be able to keep pace with that demand due to current regulatory hurdles.…

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Floor Speech2026-07-23S4274SRES813
NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY

NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4274] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-07-23CeremonialTaxesDefenseVeteransS4273S4274
LUNAR LANDING DAY ACT

LUNAR LANDING DAY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4273-S4274] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LUNAR LANDING…

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Floor Speech2026-07-23Foreign PolicyS4274
ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026

ORDERS FOR MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4274] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS…

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Press Release2026-07-20Foreign PolicyInfrastructure
Armstrong Joins Fox News to Discuss His Permitting Reform Legislation

Armstrong Joins Fox News to Discuss His Permitting Reform Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) joined Fox News’ “Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy” this weekend to discuss his permitting reform legislation, the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act, and how…

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Press Release2026-07-16TaxesForeign PolicyInfrastructure
Armstrong Delivers Inaugural Floor Speech: “It’s Time to Get America Building Again”

Armstrong Delivers Inaugural Floor Speech: “It’s Time to Get America Building Again” Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) gave his first speech on the Senate floor this afternoon, highlighting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act as well as his larger mission to pass meaningful permitting…

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Press Release2026-07-16TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Armstrong Delivered Inaugural Floor Speech: “It’s Time to Get America Building Again”

Armstrong Delivered Inaugural Floor Speech: “It’s Time to Get America Building Again” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) gave his first speech on the Senate Floor this afternoon, highlighting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act as well as his larger mission to pass…

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Press Release2026-07-14TaxesForeign Policy
Armstrong Joins Bloomberg TV to Honor Sen. Lindsey Graham

Armstrong Joins Bloomberg TV to Honor Sen. Lindsey Graham Senator Armstrong (R-OK) joined Bloomberg TV's "Balance of Power" to remember the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away suddenly over the weekend. The post Armstrong Joins Bloomberg TV to Honor Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared…

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Press Release2026-07-13EconomyForeign PolicyInfrastructure
NEW VIDEO: Sen. Armstrong Makes the Case for Permitting Reform, Expresses Commitment to Getting it Done

NEW VIDEO: Sen. Armstrong Makes the Case for Permitting Reform, Expresses Commitment to Getting it Done WASHINGTON, DC Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) today released a new video outlining his agenda to reform America s broken permitting system and get the nation building again. Drawing on decades of…

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Press Release2026-07-13Foreign Policy
Armstrong Joins Bloomberg TV to Honor Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

Armstrong Joins Bloomberg TV to Honor Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) joined Bloomberg TV’s “Balance of Power” to remember the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who passed away suddenly over the weekend.

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Press Release2026-07-13UrgentTaxesForeign Policy
NEW VIDEO: Sen. Armstrong Makes the Case for Permitting Reform, Expresses Commitment to Getting it Done

NEW VIDEO: Sen. Armstrong Makes the Case for Permitting Reform, Expresses Commitment to Getting it Done FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 13, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK)today released a new video outlining his agenda to reform America’s…

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Press Release2026-07-07Foreign Policy
IN THE NEWS: Why Sen. Alan Armstrong is “optimistic” about permitting reform this Congress

IN THE NEWS: Why Sen. Alan Armstrong is “optimistic” about permitting reform this Congress By: Matthew Foldi, Editor-in-Chief, Washington Reporter Read the story on the Washington Reporter site here. Sen. Alan Armstrong (R., Okla.) is the Upper Chamber’s newest member, but he told the Washington…

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Press Release2026-07-02Infrastructure
Pacific Legal on Armstrong’s Permitting Bill: It’s Time to Reclaim Our Heritage as a Nation of Builders

Pacific Legal on Armstrong’s Permitting Bill: It’s Time to Reclaim Our Heritage as a Nation of Builders A Simple Way To Cure America s Self-Inflicted Infrastructure ParalysisBy: Josh T. Smith, John NagleRead it online here. Today, building the infrastructure necessary to maintain America s…

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Press Release2026-06-29Foreign Policy
U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong has one job, and he’s doing it

U.S. Sen. Alan Armstrong has one job, and he’s doing it By Randy Krehbiel, the Tulsa World Read it online here. Alan Armstrong went to Washington as Oklahoma’s temporary U.S. senator with one task. Indications are, he’s trying to do everything he can to complete that during his eight months in…

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Press Release2026-06-25UrgentTaxesForeign PolicyTechnology
Senators Armstrong, Lummis, R. Scott, Britt, Lankford Introduce the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act to Fix America’s Broken Permitting…

Senators Armstrong, Lummis, R. Scott, Britt, Lankford Introduce the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act to Fix America’s Broken Permitting Process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 25, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WASHINGTON, D.C. — America is entering an era of rapidly rising…

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Press Release2026-06-25Foreign PolicyTechnologyInfrastructure
Senators Armstrong, Lummis, Scott, Britt, Lankford Introduce the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act to Fix America’s Broken Permitting…

Senators Armstrong, Lummis, Scott, Britt, Lankford Introduce the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act to Fix America’s Broken Permitting Process WASHINGTON, D.C. — America faces surging energy demands from artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing, yet the federal permitting…

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Press Release2026-06-24BipartisanTaxesForeign Policy
Armstrong Hosts Industry Leaders, Elected Officials to Discuss Bipartisan, Bicameral Solutions to Fix America’s Broken Permitting Process

Armstrong Hosts Industry Leaders, Elected Officials to Discuss Bipartisan, Bicameral Solutions to Fix America’s Broken Permitting Process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 24, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WASHINGTON, D.C. —Senator Alan Armstrong today convened a bipartisan, bicameral…

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Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentInfrastructureS4944S3206
Introductory Statement on S. 4944

Introductory Statement on S. 4944 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3206-S3214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-06-24BipartisanForeign Policy
Armstrong Hosts Industry Leaders, Elected Officials to Discuss Bipartisan, Bicameral Solutions to Fix America’s Broken Permitting Process

Armstrong Hosts Industry Leaders, Elected Officials to Discuss Bipartisan, Bicameral Solutions to Fix America’s Broken Permitting Process Senator Alan Armstrong convened a bipartisan coalition of federal and state leaders alongside industry executives from energy, manufacturing, mining, and…

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Floor Speech2026-06-24UrgentTaxesEnvironmentHousingS3205S3214
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS

STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3205-S3214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-06-23EnvironmentDefenseInfrastructureS3089S3097
Text of Senate Amendment 5945

Text of Senate Amendment 5945 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3089-S3097] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…

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Press Release2026-06-23Foreign Policy
ICYMI: Armstrong in the Washington Examiner on the Need for Energy Security

ICYMI: Armstrong in the Washington Examiner on the Need for Energy Security Global energy security hangs in the balance. Here s how America can restore itBy: Senator Alan ArmstrongRead it online here. The world is currently entering a volatile new era of energy insecurity. As Russia continues to…

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Press Release2026-06-17EnvironmentForeign PolicyTechnology
ICYMI: Armstrong in The Oklahoman on Oklahoma’s Pro-Growth Environment

ICYMI: Armstrong in The Oklahoman on Oklahoma’s Pro-Growth Environment OK has become one of the best places to build in US. Here s howBy: Senator Alan ArmstrongRead it online here. Why is Meta building a billion-dollar AI data center in Oklahoma? Why will the largest aluminum smelter ever…

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Press Release2026-06-16EnvironmentForeign PolicyTechnology
ICYMI: Armstrong in the Washington Reporter on the Weaponization of Sec. 401 of the Clean Water Act

ICYMI: Armstrong in the Washington Reporter on the Weaponization of Sec. 401 of the Clean Water Act The Same Permit Snare that Stops Pipelines Will Stop the Grid Buildout TooBy: Senator Alan ArmstrongRead it online here. As artificial intelligence takes flight, cloud-based data management continue…

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Press Release2026-06-15Foreign Policy
Armstrong on the American Potential Podcast: “We really do need to get something done”

Armstrong on the American Potential Podcast: “We really do need to get something done” Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) joined host David From on the American Potential Podcast for a conversation on his experience in the energy industry and how that informed his mission in the United States Senate to…

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Press Release2026-06-08Foreign PolicyInfrastructure
Armstrong Joins Bloomberg TV to Discuss Permitting Reform, Gas Prices, and the Need to Get America Building Again

Armstrong Joins Bloomberg TV to Discuss Permitting Reform, Gas Prices, and the Need to Get America Building Again Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) joined Bloomberg TV s Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss his priorities in the Senate, including the need for permitting reform as a way to build critical…

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Press Release2026-06-02Foreign Policy
Armstrong, Lankford Applaud Nominations of US Attorneys for Oklahoma

Armstrong, Lankford Applaud Nominations of US Attorneys for Oklahoma US Senators Alan Armstrong (R-OK) and James Lankford (R-OK) announced their support for President Trump s selections of two individuals to lead Oklahoma s federal prosecutor offices. The nominees are Christopher Nassar for the…

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Press Release2026-06-02UrgentTaxesForeign Policy
Armstrong, Lankford Applaud Nominations of US Attorneys for Oklahoma

Armstrong, Lankford Applaud Nominations of US Attorneys for Oklahoma FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2026 CONTACT:Chrissy Harbin, Miranda Dabney WASHINGTON, DC US Senators Alan Armstrong (R-OK) and James Lankford (R-OK) today applauded President Trump s nominations of Christopher Nassar to serve as…

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