Press Releases
June 21, 2018
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, with Cole's support.
"Protecting our farmers and ranchers is essential to the agriculture community and our nation's economy," said Cole. "To maintain healthy crops and produce, farmers and ranchers need protection and stability.
Issues:Agriculture
June 14, 2018
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee.
Issues:EducationHealthcareLife
June 13, 2018
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
May 24, 2018
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.
May 18, 2018
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
May 8, 2018
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.
May 8, 2018
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.
April 27, 2018
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
April 17, 2018
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.
April 15, 2018
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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