Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) today joined fellow House conservatives to launch the 10th Amendment Task Force. A project of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), the Task Force will work to uphold constitutional principles that limit federal authority over states and individuals.

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.

"American entrepreneurship is the key to job creation and economic prosperity," Cole said. "I'm pleased to accept this award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and I'll continue to support policies that allow American businesses to grow, free from high taxes and government interference."

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.’

U.S. Rep. Tom Cole

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:

"These outrageous remarks are deeply offensive to all Oklahomans - indeed all Americans. The fact that a Member of Congress would invoke this tragedy to make a cheap political statement is reprehensible. Members of both parties should show respect for the victims' families and refrain from using rhetoric that politicizes this tragic event.

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today introduced the 10th Amendment Regulatory Reform Act, which would provide special standing for state government officials to challenge regulations issued in conjunction with the implementation of federal laws. Under the legislation, any rule proposed by a federal agency would be subject to constitutional challenges if state officials determine the rule infringes on powers reserved to the states under the 10th Amendment.

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:

"Along with an overwhelming majority of Oklahomans, I strongly oppose the government takeover of health care and the arrogant way it's been forced upon the American people. This deeply flawed legislation raises taxes, expands government control and kills job creation, but it fails to cut health care costs or meaningfully reform the insurance system.