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Continuing Achievements
May 7, 2018
Weekly Columns
As Congress reaches the final stretches of its 115th session, the House can reflect on a long list of accomplishments it has achieved since the beginning of the session. Despite the constant discussions that partisan gridlock may be the new norm, it has been quite the opposite. Since the beginning of the 115th Congress, the House has passed 598 bills – 470 of which are sitting in the Senate with no action. That means almost 79% of all legislation passed thus far have yet to see the Senate Floor or the President's desk.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small Business
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Books I'm Reading: May 2018
May 3, 2018
Books I'm Reading
Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan (Steve Coll)
Protection For Our Farmers And Ranchers
April 30, 2018
Weekly Columns
Oklahoma is a leader in multiple industries, like aviation and energy, but there is no question that agriculture is at the heart of the state's commerce. Farmers and ranchers add incredible value to our nation's economy, and we should not take them for granted. Our national well-being depends on the health of the nation's agriculture production. To maintain healthy crops and produce, farmers and ranchers need protection and stability.
Issues:Agriculture
Cole Statement on the Passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018
April 27, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. The bill was passed in the House by a vote of 393-13 with Cole’s support.
Issues:Transportation
Addressing Syria
April 23, 2018
Weekly Columns
For the past seventeen years, the United States has been engaged in several military conflicts, primarily, but not exclusively, in the Middle East. Most recently, the United States worked in concert with British and French military forces, allies and NATO, to strike targets in Syria. This response to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's use of chemical weapons was an appropriate use of force well within the bounds of the authorities granted to the President of the United States in Article II of the Constitution.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Mourns the Loss of Former First Lady Barbara Bush
April 17, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former First Lady and matriarch of the Bush family, Barbara Pierce Bush," said Cole. "I have had the opportunity over numerous years to interact with the late First Lady.
Out With The Old Tax System, In With The New
April 16, 2018
Weekly Columns
This week, millions of Americans will file their taxes under an antiquated system for the last time. What was once an onerous task will become a more simple, easier process in the years to come. Filing taxes for the past 32 years was done under a complicated, invasive tax code. The burdensome process grew and evolved under the changes of society, and we are left today with a system that allowed for many loopholes and unfair tax brackets.
Issues:Taxes
Cole Statement on David Boren
April 15, 2018
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after University of Oklahoma President, David Boren, suffered a minor stroke.

"I was shocked to hear the news that David Boren had suffered a minor stroke yesterday afternoon. But David is a fighter, so I am pleased to hear that my friend is in good spirits," said Cole. "David and his family are in my prayers as he continues to recover."

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Cole Statement on Syria Action
April 13, 2018
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to the strike by the United States, Great Britian and France against military targets in Syria.

"President Trump and our allies were correct to strike Syrian targets in response to the illegal and immoral use of chemical weapons against its own citizens by the regime of Bashar al-Assad," said Cole. "The President was also right to warn Russia and Iran to cease supporting the actions of the brutal Assad regime.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Statement on Speaker Paul Ryan
April 11, 2018
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House Speaker Paul Ryan (WI-01) announced his intention to retire from Congress in January 2019.