Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) responded to the attempt by the House to override the President's veto on the disapproval of the Department of Labor's definition of "fiduciary." This legislation, H.J.Res. 88, would have nullified the regulation issued by the Department of Labor to revise the term "fiduciary," ultimately changing the responsibilities within pension and retirement planning.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld the ruling on blocking President Obama's executive action on immigration. In United States v. Texas, the President's Deferred Action plan would allow up to five million illegal immigrants avoid deportation.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2577, the conference report aimed at funding Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, as well as the Zika Response and Preparedness Act. This legislation would fund continuing military infrastructure projects and programs, and furthermore would include funding for confronting the Zika virus through Fiscal Year 2017.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after a federal judge ruled against the Department of the Interior's standards for hydraulic fracking. The standards, released last year, would impose strict regulations against fracking on federal lands, where a large percentage of U.S. oil and natural gas derives from.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today the promotion of Teresa Davis to serve as the new Communications Director based in his Washington, D.C. office. Davis will replace outgoing Communications Director Sarah Corley.
"I am pleased to have Teresa continuing to be a valued member of our team," said Cole. "She has served in many roles and has been a dedicated member of my staff. With her knowledge of the Fourth District and hard-working attitude, she will be an excellent advocate for the constituents of my district."