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Cole Applauds Passage of Stigler Act Amendment Through Committee
June 13, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after H.R. 2606, the Stigler Act Amendment of 2017, was passed by the House Natural Resources Committee. This legislation amends the Stigler Act of 1947, which restricts Native American allotted land to only persons of ½ degree of Native American blood.
The Dawes Act of 1887 authorized the federal government to survey tribal lands and divide them into allotted parcels for individual Native Americans.
Issues:Tribal Relations
Cole Applauds Passage of NDAA for Fiscal Year 2019
May 24, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5515, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. It passed in the House by a vote of 351-66 with Cole's support.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Statement on HHS Proposal on Title X Funding Regulations
May 18, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Chairman of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar announced updated HHS regulations regarding Title X funding.
"Protecting unborn children and ensuring the safety of minors are fundamental responsibilities
Issues:Life
Cole Statement on Rescissions Package
May 8, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Office of Management and Budget released its proposal for a $15 billion rescissions package. This proposal is intended to rein in government spending and eliminate unobligated balances.
"Reducing excessive spending and finding places where cuts can be made is critical to addressing the federal debt and long-term spending problems," said Cole.
Cole Statement on Iran Deal
May 8, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Trump announced the termination of the United States' participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran, also known as the Iran Nuclear Deal.
"I support President Trump's decision to rescind the United States' participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran," said Cole. "This deal was bad from the onset – it was negotiated by a weak Administration and would have allowed Iran to become nuclear capable.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Statement on the Passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
April 27, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The bill was passed in the House by a vote of 393-13 with Cole’s support.
Issues:Transportation
Cole Mourns the Loss of Former First Lady Barbara Bush
April 17, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former First Lady and matriarch of the Bush family, Barbara Pierce Bush," said Cole. "I have had the opportunity over numerous years to interact with the late First Lady.
Cole Statement on David Boren
April 15, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after University of Oklahoma President, David Boren, suffered a minor stroke.

"I was shocked to hear the news that David Boren had suffered a minor stroke yesterday afternoon. But David is a fighter, so I am pleased to hear that my friend is in good spirits," said Cole. "David and his family are in my prayers as he continues to recover."

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Cole Statement on Syria Action
April 13, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to the strike by the United States, Great Britian and France against military targets in Syria.

"President Trump and our allies were correct to strike Syrian targets in response to the illegal and immoral use of chemical weapons against its own citizens by the regime of Bashar al-Assad," said Cole. "The President was also right to warn Russia and Iran to cease supporting the actions of the brutal Assad regime.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Statement on Speaker Paul Ryan
April 11, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House Speaker Paul Ryan (WI-01) announced his intention to retire from Congress in January 2019.