U.S. Representative for Oklahoma’s 5th District
Stephanie I. Bice
Position · +0.41
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 25%
- Economics and Public Finance 18%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- House Administration
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics
- Energy
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Age
- 52
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DJena Nelson$449K
- DTrey Martin$115K
- IRobert Patrick Henri$6K
Bottom line
- Moves bills further than peers: effectiveness 3.27 against 1.41 expected; 1 of their bills became law (1 overturned federal rules).
- Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 18% of party-line votes (9 of 50), against 7% for most Republicans.
- Chair of the Modernization and Innovation subcommittee (House Administration).
Where Bice has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Chair · Modernization and Innovation (House Administration)
- Appropriations · 25th in seniority on the majority side
- House Administration · 5th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9342 GPO Modernization Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 1555 Bureau of Land Management Mineral Spacing Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 7418 STEADFAST Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 3486 Stop Illegal Entry Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
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Where Bice breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Bice voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 18% · 9 of 50 party 7%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Bice has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Bice broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 14, 2026 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Territorial Student Access to Higher Education ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill requires public institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs to charge no more than in-state…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Bice is saying
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Today, H.R. 1555, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mineral Spacing Act, passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee.
“I’m proud to advance this commonsense legislation that respects private mineral owners and supports American energy production. Right now, energy projects can be forced to go through both state and federal permitting processes even when the federal government owns less than half of the subsurface estate. The BLM…”
Mentions H.R. 1555
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Bice and Womack Introduce the No Preference Act
Today, Representative Stephanie Bice (OK-05) introduced the No Preference Act with Congressman Steve Womack (AR-03) serving as co-lead.
“Every qualified contractor deserves a fair opportunity to compete for federal projects.”
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Bice Supports Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government
Today, Congresswoman Bice voted in support of a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, 2026.
“I am incredibly proud of the leadership of Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, which successfully passed all twelve bills out of our committee. However, due to delays and disruption by Senate Democrats, a continuing resolution was needed to avoid another partisan, Democrat-driven government wide…”
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Bice Welcomes HUD Secretary Scott Turner to Oklahoma's Fifth District
On Friday, Congresswoman Bice welcomed HUD Secretary Scott Turner to Oklahoma City and Pivot’s Tiny Home community, which provides stable housing and supportive services for youth aged 16-24.
“Secretary Turner’s visit to Pivot allowed him to witness the incredible work being done in our community to provide support services for foster youth. First Lady Melania Trump has made foster care a pivotal part of her platform, and organizations like Pivot are vital to that mission.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bice voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 13 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Bice’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
30 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 27 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law (1)
1 overturned federal rules
- H.J.Res. 24 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".Overturns Department of Energy rule on walk-in cooler and freezer efficiency standards. AI-readBecame law May 9, 2025 · EnergyOverturns a federal rule
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Became law inside another bill (1)
- H.R. 4836 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".Identical bill became law as S. 2283 · Dec 18, 2025Via S. 2283
Bice’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 33 sponsored billsSponsored 33 (House median 25) · cosponsored 231 (median 289), 87 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Energy, Finance and Financial Sector.
- H.Res. 1512 Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the admission of women to the United States service academies and honoring the pioneering women of the Class of 1980.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10250 No Preference ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9342 GPO Modernization Act of 2026Updates Government Publishing Office programs and Federal Depository Library Program requirements. AI-readCongress · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 8675 Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8295 Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Apr 20, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1164 Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before the Clerk for public disclosure of the reasons for the reimbursement.Congress · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2756 National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025Health · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8039 Workforce and Education Partnership Act of 2026Labor and Employment · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 51% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 77% |
| Energy | 36 | 78% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 82% |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 75% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 56% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Bice voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RDale W. StrongAL-598%agreement
- RMike RogersAL-398%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Bice most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Bice’s campaign raised $1.9M: $454K (23%) from individuals and $974K (50%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.0M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Bice
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 287.
- Dell Technologies Corporate PAC
- Koch Corporate PAC
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Bice this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBice’s own leadership PAC: Big Ideas Create Excellence PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Bice’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, OK-5Republican2021–present
Seat
- State
- Oklahoma
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 52
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2132
2402 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Oklahoma City
- Website
- bice.house.gov
- RepStephanieBice
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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