Energy & Environment
Information regarding my stance on Energy issues.
June 16, 2009
Bill would Lower Energy Costs and Invest in New Energy Sources
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement today after becoming a co-sponsor of the American Energy Act.
Issues:Energy & Environment
October 27, 2008
There's no time in our lives when we are more acutely aware of our dependence on energy than during a power outage. If and when a blackout occurs, most of us find our everyday lives grinding to a halt.
Issues:Energy & Environment
September 23, 2008
Time is running out - that is, the amount of time Congress has left to tackle a host of looming issues before the end of its legislative calendar. Last week, House Democrats approved a sham energy bill that locked up more of our American energy resources under the auspices of "real" energy reform.
Issues:Energy & Environment
August 11, 2008
Last week I was pleased to host an energy summit in Norman with experts from across the state who shared their ideas and insights about Oklahoma's current energy situation and how our state can continue to be among the nation's leaders when it comes to energy innovation.
Issues:Energy & Environment
August 4, 2008
While citizens across the country go bargain-hunting for the “cheapest” gas prices in their areas, Speaker Pelosi and other members of House leadership have collectively put up their “will return after 5-weeks vacation” signs.
Issues:Energy & Environment
May 23, 2008
As each day goes by, Americans feel the growing pressure caused by steadily increasing energy prices. Oil is nearing $130 a barrel and gasoline is hovering around $4 per gallon nationally.
September 23, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole was appointed to the Gas Price Task Force yesterday by House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.). This task force will be dedicated to immediate action to ease the widespread fuel supply crisis occurring throughout much of the nation.
May 25, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole announced today that the Energy and Water Appropriations legislation passed yesterday in the House included over $13 million in projects for Oklahoma's Fourth Congressional District, including $1 million for the single-walled carbon nanotubes project at the University of Oklahoma that was included by Congressman Cole.
April 21, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cole voted today for a bipartisan energy policy that will help decrease American's dependence on unstable foreign oil supplies and stimulate the national economy.
February 2, 2005
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole introduced legislation yesterday evening that will provide a tax credit for producing natural gas on-shore from a depth of more than 15,000 feet.