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March 24, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACTOlivia Porcaro 202-225-6165

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after fellow Oklahoman and Native American, Markwayne Mullin, was confirmed to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security last night:

Issues:Immigration

March 23, 2026
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As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, more and more Americans are seeing the negative side effects. 

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsImmigration

March 18, 2026

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Washington, D.C. –Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after attending the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies’ American Indian and Alaska Native public witness hearings this week:


March 9, 2026
Weekly Columns

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Thanks to Senator Schumer and the caucus he leads, the Homeland Security shutdown has now entered its’ fourth week – and, although the White House sent an offer a week ago, there doesn’t look to be an end in sight.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsImmigration

March 5, 2026

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after Senator Markwayne Mullin was announced as the nominee for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security: 


March 4, 2026

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) attended the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs hearing as they considered his legislation, H.R. 2827. After speaking at the hearing, Congressman Cole released the following statement: 


March 2, 2026
Weekly Columns

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It is March – the official start to the Spring season. However, in Oklahoma, springtime means more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather. It also means that storm season is coming.

As Oklahomans, we are not naïve to extreme weather and tornadoes. However, that does not mean we shouldn’t prepare and be ready for it when severe weather conditions do come.


March 2, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to strikes in Iran: 


February 25, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACTOlivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after attending President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: