Press Releases
September 14, 2016
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – U.S. Congressman Tom Cole will be recognized as the Red Earth Ambassador of the Year during an 11:30 am luncheon scheduled Wednesday, October 12 in the Eclipse Room at Oklahoma City's Remington Park..
Issues:Tribal Relations
September 13, 2016
Washington, D.C. — The International Franchise Association (IFA) named Representative Tom Cole (R-OK) as the 2016 Legislator of the Year during IFA's Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting. The Legislator of the Year Award is given to lawmakers who consistently support a pro-franchising, pro-business agenda.
Issues:Small Business
August 2, 2016
Norman, OK – Congressman Cole released the following statement regarding the passing of Major General John Rossi, the former Commanding General at Fort Sill.
"I am deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our friend Major General Rossi," said Cole. "He was a distinguished soldier with a brilliant record of service and leadership.
July 29, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the state of Florida confirmed that the four diagnosed cases of the Zika virus were caused by domestic mosquitos.
Issues:Healthcare
July 26, 2016
Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04) announced the following schedule of town hall meetings for the month of August.
July 15, 2016
Washington, D.C. - House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, along with Senate Appropriations Chairman Thad Cochran and other senior members of the House and Senate committees, today sent a joint letter to President Obama urging White House action on Zika funding.
July 15, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Senate failed to reconsider the Zika Conference Report, the legislation targeted at funding the Zika virus response efforts.
July 14, 2016
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5538, the Interior and Environment Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017.
"This bill continues to provide funding to protect our natural resources and controls over-regulation from government agencies.
Appropriations Committee Approves the Fiscal Year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill
July 14, 2016
Washington, D.C. - The House Appropriations Committee today approved the draft fiscal year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill.
Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill
July 6, 2016
Washington, D.C. - The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow.
Issues:Economy & Small Business