Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted against a last minute effort to stop the 2005 round of base closures and realignments (BRAC) and reject the recommendations from the BRAC commission, today.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole was appointed to the Gas Price Task Force yesterday by House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (Mo.). This task force will be dedicated to immediate action to ease the widespread fuel supply crisis occurring throughout much of the nation.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole, along with members from Louisiana, introduced legislation last week, H.R. 3788 that would allow the Secretary of Education to waive the continuous service requirements of the Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program for teachers whose employment is interrupted by a major disaster.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted today for the Katrina Volunteer Protection Act 2005 (H.R. 3736) which passed in the House today. This legislation makes sure that everyone who helps those affected by Hurricane Katrina will be covered by some basic legal protections.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole announced today that all Oklahoma High School students are invited to attend Oklahoma Congressional Academy Day to learn about each academy and the application process.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole joined other members of Congress today in signing a pledge to oppose any project or provision that is not directly related to the impact of Hurricane Katrina in any supplemental appropriations bill that provides funds for hurricane relief. In the past, some members of Congress have attached self-serving pork projects to fast-moving emergency spending bills that are guaranteed to pass through the House and the Senate.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole voted today for a $51.8 billion supplemental appropriation package for immediate needs arising from the consequences of Hurricane Katrina.