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Washington, D.C.--Congressman Cole voted for two pieces of legislation today that will help reign in rising energy prices. The Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act passed with bi-partisan support in the House today. The Federal Energy Price Protection Act gained a majority of the vote but failed to garner a two-third majority that is necessary to pass legislation under an expedited process known as suspension of the rules.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole voted today for the Lobbying Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (H.R. 4975), the most comprehensive lobbying reform bill passed in over a decade. This legislation has already passed in the Senate and will now go to a conference committee between the House and the Senate.
WASHINGTON – Representative Tom Cole voted yesterday for a comprehensive bill that will give federal intelligence gathering agencies the resources to help them more effectively fight and win the War on Terror. The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (H.R. 5020) passed in the House today.
Washington DC-Congressman Tom Cole announced today the nomination of Joy M. Lomheim from Newalla, Oklahoma to the US Naval Academy. Lomheim will be graduating from the Oklahoma School of Science and Math this spring.
"Receiving an academy appointment is a great honor. Joy Lomheim, through academics and sports, has shown dedication and character. Her commendable decision to attend an academy will make her family and her state very proud," Congressman Tom Cole said.
Lomheim is the daughter of Linda and Douglass Lomheim of Newalla.
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WASHINGTON, D.C.--Rep. Tom Cole announced today that the Disaster Declaration for Stephens and Jefferson Counties has been expanded to include categories A through G. This will allow for additional federal assistance for debris removal, utility plants and damaged roads and bridges, amongst other categories of assistance.
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Cole used his position on the powerful Rules Committee last night to protect TRIO programs in Oklahoma. He was able to insert language into the manager's amendment to delete the ten percent novice applicant provision that was included in the College Access and Opportunity Act of 2005 (H.R. 609). The manager's amendment passed in the House today.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Tom Cole today congratulated Michael M. Chambers on his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cole nominated Chambers to the U.S. Air Force Academy entering class of 2006.
"Michael Chambers is one of Oklahoma's bright and talented students. His strong dedication to our country deserves our respect and support. I congratulate him on his appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy and wish him the best of luck in his military career."
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Tom Cole announced that beginning this week fire departments can begin to apply for Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants. Applications for these grants, administered by the Department of Homeland Security, will be accepted from March 6, 2006 until April 7, 2006.
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Representative Tom Cole voted last night for the USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act, S. 2711, that will help law enforcement personnel keep our country safe from terrorist threats. This legislation passed in the House, 280-138.
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Representative Tom Cole voted today for the Children's Safety and Violent Crime Reduction Act of 2005 (H.R. 4472) that will help prevent the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. This legislation passed in the House today and must now be debated in the Senate.