Sen. Woods Releases Statement on House Bill 4156

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, today released the following statement after he voted in favor of passing House Bill 4156 that aims to crack down on illegal immigration in Oklahoma.

“I am proud to have taken this vote that will better protect Oklahomans and crack down on illegal immigration in our state,” Sen. Woods said. “The failed border policies by the federal government have made it necessary for states to take the law into their own hands and craft policies to ensure we know who is coming here and eliminate criminal organizations. The influx of illegal immigration has created a dire situation, and we are seeing an increased amount of illegal marijuana grows, drugs and organized criminal activity that needs to be eradicated. This bill will give law enforcement the tools necessary to deport criminals.”

To read House Bill 4156, click here.

Senator Woods was elected in 2022. He is a small business owner, farmer and rancher. He is also a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, serving his guard duty out of Tulsa. He graduated from basic training over the summer and continues his dual service as a lawmaker and service member.

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For more information, contact Sen. Tom Woods at 405-521-5576 or email Tom.Woods@oksenate.gov