Press Releases
June 17, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced that six students nominated by his office were appointed to attend military academies this coming fall. Earlier this month at his Norman district office, Cole personally congratulated Owen Gibson, Brandon Hobbs, Jonah Llanusa, Rafael Lopez, Jesse Scott and John Wirth.
June 16, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5293, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2017. The legislation provides funding for critical security programs, military operations and readiness.
June 12, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting early this morning in Orlando, which claimed at least 50 lives and represents the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
June 10, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5325, the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017. The measure responsibly funds Capitol complex operations, safety measures and critical renovations to historic buildings.
May 26, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he was appointed by Speaker Paul Ryan to serve on a bipartisan conference committee. Cole will be one of eight House Republican lawmakers tasked with finalizing comprehensive legislation to confront Zika and prevent its spread.
Issues:Healthcare
May 25, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives this week passed H.R. 897, the Zika Vector Control Act.
Issues:Healthcare
May 24, 2016
Washington, DC – U.S. Sens. Jim Inhofe and James Lankford, and U.S. Reps. Markwayne Mullin, Tom Cole, Frank Lucas, Steve Russell, and Jim Bridenstine have sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Education (ED) demanding that the administration retract the May 13, 2016, guidance on transgender students.
May 19, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4974, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations legislation for fiscal year 2017.
May 19, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he was named a Fiscal Hero by the Campaign to Fix the Debt, a nonpartisan movement to improve America’s fiscal future.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
May 18, 2016
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2017.