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Showing Appreciation for our Military
May 11, 2015
Weekly Columns

Tried and true devotion to the United States is never more evident than through the lives of our military service members, veterans and their families. Since our nation’s beginnings, countless men and women have selflessly answered the call of duty and in so doing pledged to relentlessly defend liberty and protect our homeland. These brave individuals truly understand the meaning of patriotism and know more of sacrifice than many of us will realize in a lifetime.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsVeterans & Military Retirees
American Prosperity Depends on Main Street
May 4, 2015
Weekly Columns

After three full weeks of legislative business in Washington, it’s refreshing to be back in Oklahoma just in time for Small Business Week. Throughout my service to the Fourth District, I’ve had the great privilege of meeting numerous individuals who either own or work for a small business. During every visit and after every story I hear, I am reminded that American prosperity rides on the success of Main Street.

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Books I'm Reading: May 2015
May 1, 2015
Books I'm Reading
As an eternal learner, I am constantly reading. I invite you each month to follow along with what I'm currently reading or check back quarterly for hand-picked selections of my favorites.
Funding Bill Encourages Energy Independence
May 1, 2015
Press Release
Washington, DC – 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. 2028, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2016.
Issues:Energy & Environment
Funding Bill Maintains Resources for Active-Duty, Veterans
April 30, 2015
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2029, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2016. With $76.6 billion in total discretionary spending, this legislation provides funding for current and ongoing infrastructure and support projects for active-duty military as well as programs, assistance and benefits for our nation’s veterans.
Issues:Veterans & Military Retirees
Cole Praises Passage of Budget
April 30, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed S. Con Res. 11, the FY16 Budget Resolution Conference Report. This agreement balances the budget in 10 years, repeals Obamacare to lead the way for patient-centered reforms and provides funding to maintain a strong national defense. Passage of the legislation in both chambers will mark the first time since 2009 that Congress has agreed upon a budget.
Issues:Economy & Small Business
Reps. Schiff and Cole, Along With 28 Members, Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Debate and Vote on ISIS War
April 30, 2015
Press Release
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tom Cole (R-OK) sent a letter along with 28 bipartisan Members of Congress to Speaker John Boehner urging that an authorization for use of military force, or AUMF, be brought up for debate and vote in the relevant committees and on the House Floor.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Legislation to Study Chief Standing Bear Trail Passes House
April 29, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) announced that the U.S. House of Representatives passed his legislation directing the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Chief Standing Bear National Historic Trail (H.R. 984).
Issues:Natural Resources
Cole Honored with Spirit of Enterprise Award
April 29, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he was named a recipient of the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his voting record during the second session of the 113th Congress. This annual award recognizes members of both the House and Senate who voted in favor of pro-growth, pro-jobs legislation as noted in the Chamber’s yearly How They Voted publication.
Congress Must Use or Lose War Authority
April 27, 2015
Weekly Columns

The increasing boldness that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ISIS) continues to display makes it abundantly clear that the president has badly underestimated its resolve to wage jihad against our allies in the Middle East and, eventually, the United States. Considering that the terrorist group has already been responsible for killing Americans and attacking a number of our allies, it should be clearly evident that the United States cannot ignore the escalating conflict.

Issues:Foreign Affairs