Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today supported passage of H.R. 1676, the Native American Home Ownership Opportunity Act of 2007. This legislation, which passed the House today, reauthorizes the Section 184 loan guarantee program administered through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through fiscal year 2012. The bill provides loan guarantees to private-sector lenders who make mortgage loans to eligible borrowers for homes located in Native American Communities.
Bill Includes Vital Lake Texoma Legislation
Cole Attempts to Eliminate Waurika Lake Master Conserancy District Debt Obligation
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) last night voted in favor of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). Included in the bill was legislation introduced by Cole and Congresswoman Mary Fallin earlier in the year that would transfer 227 acres of shoreline on Lake Texoma from the federal government to the state of Oklahoma.
Norman Water Feasibility Study Expected to be Modified
WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that law enforcement agencies, fire and other emergency responders seeking federal assistance can apply for the Department of Homeland Security's Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) grants beginning April 25, 2007 through May 29, 2007.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-As millions of Americans lined up at post offices around the country to file their 2006 income tax returns, U.S. Representative Tom Cole (OK-4) marked Tax Day 2007 as a bittersweet moment with the new House Majority preparing to put the tax hammer to working families, senior citizens and small business owners.
"This Tax Day, Oklahomans will once again reap the benefits of pro-growth Republican policies that have put more of their hard-earned money back into their pockets, right where it belongs," Congressman Cole said.
WASHINGTON, D.C.--U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) announced today that fire departments seeking federal funds can apply for the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) until May 4, 2007.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (R-Moore) today strongly opposed the new Majority's budget proposal calling for the largest tax increase in American history, $392.5 billion over five years. The proposed budget allows the tax cuts of 2001 and 2003 to expire, effectively raising taxes on middle class families, small businesses and family farms.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today released the following statement regarding FEMA's denial of an appeal for individual assistance funding for counties in Oklahoma affected by the winter storms.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, stated today that he will strongly oppose any attempts to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility and import dangerous terrorists into American communities. Earlier this week, Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee listed Fort Sill, Oklahoma as a potential relocation point for terror suspects held at Guantanamo Bay.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Congressman Tom Cole (OK-4) today announced his upcoming district town hall schedule. Cole will begin traveling throughout Oklahoma's Fourth District next week to meet with constituents and discuss important issues effecting Oklahoma and our nation.