Press Releases

Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate and appoint Dr.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed the Conference Report to H.R. 5515, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. It passed in the House by a vote of 359-54 with Cole's support.

This legislation authorizes the necessary funding for the Department of Defense and is consistent with President Trumps commitment to rebuild our military and improve readiness.

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Tom Cole (OK-04) and Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after the U.S. Air Force and Boeing announced their respective agreement for the first KC-46 Tanker delivery in October 2018. Altus Air Force Base, in Lucas' district, will be one of the first military installations to receive a delivery.

"As a member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, I am thrilled that the KC-46 Tanker delivery schedule has been announced," said Congressman Cole.

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.

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.