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Real Benefits and Real Results
December 31, 2019
Weekly Columns

Just over two years ago, President Donald Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law. Since then, Americans are not only getting to keep more of their hard-earned money as promised, but the economy is clearly booming as a result of the president's continual focus on pro-growth policies. Indeed, there are numerous signs that the country is better off and that the best is still ahead.

Issues:Economy & Small BusinessTaxes
Impeachment is Not a Political Weapon
December 24, 2019
Weekly Columns
While history was made in the United States last week, it was sadly done so as a result of hyper partisan politics and Democrats’ longtime dislike of President Donald Trump.
Cole Applauds Full-Year Government Funding for FY 2020
December 21, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump last night signed into law two full-year government funding packages for fiscal year 2020.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Call for Senate Passage of House's VAWA
December 20, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressional Native American Caucus Co-Chairs Deb Haaland (D-NM) and Tom Cole (R-Okla.) led a group of bipartisan congressional leaders calling for the passage of the bipartisan House version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Issues:Tribal Relations
Rep. Cole's Weekly Chat
December 19, 2019
Weekly Chats

Cole Statement on House Passage of USMCA
December 19, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) with strong bipartisan support.
Cole Votes No on Articles of Impeachment
December 18, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted on two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Cole opposed both articles.
Cole: "This is no way to go about impeaching a president"
December 18, 2019
Speech
Impeachment of a president is one of the most consequential acts the House of Representatives can undertake, and it should only be done after the fullest and most careful consideration.
Supporting Our Common Defense
December 16, 2019
Weekly Columns

For nearly 60 years, lawmakers in both chambers and on both sides of the aisle have affirmed their bipartisan commitment to providing for our common defense. Through passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House last week and swift consideration expected in the Senate, I am proud that lawmakers are once again coming together to authorize funding for the programs and resources needed to keep our nation safe while advocating for and supporting the individuals who make every mission possible.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers File Amicus Brief Supporting the Indian Child Welfare Act
December 13, 2019
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, a group of 25 senators and 52 representatives filed an amicus brief in federal court making the case for the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).
Issues:Tribal Relations