Press Releases

Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to the passing of Linda Nickles, wife of former Oklahoma Senator Don Nickles.

Moore, OK – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, became the longest serving Native American in the U.S. House of Representatives. The previous record was also held by an Oklahoman and member of the Chickasaw Nation, former Congressman Charles David Carter, who served in the House for a total of 7,048 days.

Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement on the 27th anniversary of the tragic bombing that occurred at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Dr. Norman E. “Ned” Sharpless announced that he will step down as Director of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) on April 29.

Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced he will host a telephone town hall later this month for Fourth District constituents.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), member of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), released the following statement after President Joe Biden's announced decision to release up to 180 million barrels of oil over the next several months from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), amounting to approximately one million barrels per day, in an attempt to lower gas prices.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after President Joe Biden submitted his fiscal year 2023 budget request to Congress.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the statement after the passing of Madeleine Albright, who was the first woman to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of State.