Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) was honored this week on Capitol Hill by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and presented with the Spirit of Enterprise Award for his pro-business record during the first session of the 111th Congress.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Oklahoma Delegation reacted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) analysis that the recently passed health care legislation will result in higher premiums, lower reimbursement rates, and will force many Americans from their current health care plan breaking President Obama’s promise of ‘if you like it, you can keep it.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement in response to comments by Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) on the House floor today politicizing the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that he will be holding 10 town hall meetings in March and April. Rep. Cole will be available to answer questions and address concerns about federal legislation. Members of Cole's staff will also be available to assist residents with federal casework.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) made the following statement upon the passing of Wilma Mankiller:

"All Oklahomans and every Native American who knew her mourn the passing of Wilma Mankiller. Chief Mankiller was not only the first woman to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, she was a national icon and role model for women and Native Americans everywhere.

Legislation would allow states to challenge federal regulations

U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) issued the following statement today after House Democrats passed H.R. 4872, Reconciliation Act of 2010, and H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act:

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Rep. Tom Cole and his colleagues in Oklahoma’s House delegation introduced H.Res.1110, a resolution to honor the Oklahoma National Guard’s Agricultural Development Teams and commend members of the 45th Agri-Business Development Team for their efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan.