Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed the Republican budget resolution to balance the budget in 10 years. The House also passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through September, preserving the sequester spending cuts and avoiding the threat of a government shutdown when the current funding expires on March 27.

"Today’s votes mark major progress toward a balanced budget, as well as a return to the regular order under which Congress was meant to operate.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House Budget Committee and Chairman Paul Ryan released “The Path to Prosperity: A Responsible, Balanced Budget.” This fiscal year 2014 budget resolution will balance the budget within 10 years.

"The Path to Prosperity budget is the right plan for our serious economic challenges. To overcome the $16 trillion debt, we need a responsible, bold proposal like the House Republican plan to balance the budget in 10 years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 933, the Department of Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013. The bill will fund the government through the end of the fiscal year in September, replacing the temporary funding measure that expires March 26.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed S. 47, the Violence Against Women Act. The legislation recognizes the jurisdiction of tribal courts over non-Indian offenders arrested for committing domestic violence or assault against women. Under current law, non-Indians accused of misdemeanor domestic violence crimes against tribal members can only be prosecuted by the federal government and some states, but the U.S. Attorneys and District Attorneys do not have the time or resources to dedicate to these cases.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress:

"President Obama's assessment of the state of our union fails to appreciate the gravity of our economic challenges.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers announced his appointment as Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after being appointed by Speaker John Boehner to the Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents.

"The Smithsonian Institution is an invaluable national resource for education and historic preservation. Millions of visitors to Washington, D.C., have enjoyed free access to Smithsonian museums and benefitted from the opportunity to learn more about our national and natural history by viewing the institution's remarkable collection of artifacts.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 325–The No Budget, No Pay Act:

"The Senate's failure to pass a budget in nearly four years is disgraceful. House Republicans have voted repeatedly to cut spending, but progress in reducing the debt is impossible without cooperation from Senate Democrats.