Press Releases
November 30, 2016
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) and James Lankford (R-Okla) and Congressmen Steve Russell (R-Okla.) and Tom Cole (R-Okla.), today praised the passage of H.R. 5785, a bill which would ensure the continued safety of our nation’s airways by eliminating an unintended barrier to the hiring and retention of full-time Air Traffic Controller (ATC) Instructors.
Issues:Transportation
November 29, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President-Elect Donald Trump nominated Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education and Congressman Tom Price (GA-06) as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
"As Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees the budget for the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services, I want to congratulate President-Elect Trump on selecting two excellent choices for his cabinet.
Issues:EducationHealthcare
October 28, 2016
Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the FBI announced that it will reopen its investigation into Secretary Hilary Clinton's use of an email server.
October 25, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Pentagon demanded the California National Guard members repay decades-old reenlistment bonuses. Additionally, it has been reported that while this controversy is currently only impacting California National Guardsmen, It could potentially apply to Guardsmen throughout the country.
October 25, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement on the current state of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Issues:Healthcare
September 28, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term continuing resolution that funds the government until December 9, 2016 and prevents a government shutdown.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
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. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. He will be missed."
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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