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June 23, 2016

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.

Issues:Healthcare

June 22, 2016

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.


June 21, 2016

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."


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.