Press Releases
March 11, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the United States Senate passed the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act. The bill, which originated in the House, will now be sent to President Obama to consider signing into law.
March 6, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) presided over several budget hearings this week as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
March 6, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after supporting the SIMPLE Fairness Act (H.R. 4118). This legislation, which passed the House by a vote of 250-160, would lift the mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance through the end of the year.
Issues:Healthcare
February 26, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed two bills, during its “Stop Government Abuse” legislative week, that would bring greater accountability and prevent abuse within the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Issues:Economy & Small Business
February 25, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel revealed cuts to the Department of Defense in President Obama’s budget for fiscal year 2015.
February 24, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) recently joined five House members in visiting Israel, where the group met with senior Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
February 21, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after it was revealed that the president’s annual budget blueprint will abandon his previous efforts to cut spending and reform entitlements.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
