Press Releases
July 9, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the United States Army announced reductions in active duty personnel. This change comes in response to President Obama’s military budget requirement that the Army force be reduced from 490,000 to 450,000 by fiscal year 2018. Under this timeline, several military installations across the country were notified of cuts to meet the reduced number.
July 9, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Mike Honda (D-Silicon Valley) and Tom Cole (R-Okl) introduced the Sandra Day O'Connor Civic Learning Act to promote civic education.
Issues:Education
July 8, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he voted in favor of H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. This legislation reforms the federal government’s excessive role in K-12 education, allowing states to have more control of their schools and encouraging greater involvement of parents and education leaders to ensure quality education for students.
Issues:Education
July 7, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Obama announced intent to nominate former Congressman Brad Carson to the post of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
July 7, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced upcoming staff changes in his district office.
June 26, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on King v. Burwell on Thursday.
Issues:Healthcare
June 25, 2015
Washington D.C. – Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) today weighed in on the House Appropriations Committee passage of funding of the Fiscal 2016 Labor, Health & Human Services, Education spending bill, which contained funding for a centerpiece component of Murphy’s landmark mental health legislation, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act.
Issues:Healthcare
Appropriations Committee Approves the Fiscal Year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill
June 24, 2015
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee today approved the draft fiscal year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill on a vote of 30-21. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and other related agencies.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
June 18, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he supported legislation related to Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). This legislation defines the authority the president is allowed to exercise in trade negotiations and how Congress can rightfully scrutinize any trade deals reached with our partners abroad by having oversight throughout the process and demanding accountability of the president.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services Funding Bill
June 16, 2015
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and other related agencies.
Issues:Economy & Small Business