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Information regarding my stance on Energy issues.

October 26, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4394.

October 25, 2023
Weekly Columns
While the United States’ adversaries such as China and Iran are bolstering their oil production, the United States, under the direction of the Biden Administration has significantly reduced energy production here at home and has sold off more than 40 percent of our oil stocks in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEnergy & Environment

September 18, 2023
Weekly Columns
On President Joe Biden’s first week in office, he implemented several misguided and destructive energy policies including issuing moratoriums on new oil, gas and coal leasing and permitting on federal lands and canceling the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Issues:Energy & Environment

September 14, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with Cole’s support.

July 11, 2023
Weekly Columns

One-party Democratic rule in Washington notably led to several unprecedented crises in our country and around the globe. However, despite the challenges of working with a Democrat Senate and president, House Republicans have kept our commitments made to the American people these past six months upon taking back the House majority.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small BusinessEnergy & EnvironmentForeign AffairsImmigrationVeterans & Military Retirees

May 1, 2023
Weekly Columns
Last week, the House of Representatives passed two critical pieces of legislation.
Issues:Energy & EnvironmentForeign Affairs

April 3, 2023
Weekly Columns
On his first day in office, President Joe Biden rescinded the permit the Keystone XL pipeline, and followed that up by suspending new oil and gas leasing and drilling on federal lands and waters.
Issues:Energy & Environment

March 30, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passage of H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.

March 20, 2023
Weekly Columns
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden submitted his fiscal year 2024 budget request to Congress, and to use his own words, “Come on, man.”
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small BusinessEnergy & Environment

February 7, 2023
Weekly Columns
Last month, House Republicans passed a crucial bill that holds the Biden Administration accountable for his assault on North American energy production.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEnergy & Environment