Sen. James Lankford, a founding member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, is spearheading the introduction of a legislative package aimed at addressing government waste related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Oklahoma Republican is set to unveil two bills targeting fraud in pandemic relief programs.
One of the bills focuses on combating unemployment fraud by allowing states to suspend payments to claimants suspected of fraudulent activities. This measure seeks to close loopholes that have allowed fraudsters to exploit the system, resulting in significant financial losses for taxpayers.
