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Economy & Small Business

October 1, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted against a coronavirus “relief” bill written solely by Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats.

September 29, 2020
Weekly Columns

Throughout most of this year, the coronavirus pandemic has greatly disrupted our lives and dealt harsh hits to our economy out of nowhere. Sadly, some of the most ruthless economic hits have been felt by America's small businesses.

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessSmall Business

September 22, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8337, a short-term continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 11, 2020.

September 4, 2020
Weekly Columns

Every year, on the first Monday in September, most Americans take an extra day to relax, travel or spend time with their family, friends and loved ones. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, this Labor Day will be observed differently than usual. By no fault or choice of their own, many hardworking Americans have fallen on difficult times and are out of work.

Issues:Economy & Small Business

July 31, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted against House passage of H.R. 7617, a six-bill appropriations package for fiscal year 2021.

July 30, 2020
Speech
I stand today in opposition to H.R. 7617, the second set of appropriations bills to be considered by the House.
Issues:Economy & Small Business

July 24, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7608, a four-bill appropriations package for fiscal year 2021.

July 22, 2020
Weekly Columns

During the first couple weeks of July, the House Appropriations Committee, on which I serve, met for a marathon of legislative markups. Specifically, we worked through the 12 annual bills that fund the federal government. While I am always encouraged to see this critical process moving forward in Congress, the bills as written provide a false sense of accomplishment.

Issues:Economy & Small Business

May 15, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted against H.R. 6800.

February 10, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump this week sent his budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2021.