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July 17, 2023
Weekly Columns
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act that would authorize the critical funding for the United States’ common defense, military personnel and retirees and to support the mission at Tinker Air Force base in Midwest City and Fort Sill in Lawton.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsVeterans & Military Retirees

July 14, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2024.

July 11, 2023
Weekly Columns

One-party Democratic rule in Washington notably led to several unprecedented crises in our country and around the globe. However, despite the challenges of working with a Democrat Senate and president, House Republicans have kept our commitments made to the American people these past six months upon taking back the House majority.

Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign AffairsEconomy & Small BusinessEnergy & EnvironmentForeign AffairsImmigrationVeterans & Military Retirees

June 30, 2023
Weekly Columns
On this Independence Day, as we celebrate the freedom we are all fortunate to share with our family and loved ones, we also reflect on our 247 year-long history and the immeasurable sacrifice undertaken for freedom to remain.

June 30, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Biden Administration does not have the authority to implement its student loan bailout plan in a 6 to 3 vote.

June 27, 2023
Weekly Columns
As enshrined in the Constitution, the Second Amendment guarantees law-abiding citizens of the United States the right to bear arms.
Issues:Second Amendment

June 23, 2023
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3564, the Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023.

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June 22, 2023
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Grunts (John C. McManus)

June 20, 2023
Weekly Columns
While back in the Fourth District of Oklahoma, one of the top concerns I hear from constituents is the crushing weight of increasing overreach, overregulation and red tape from the federal government, which does not allow families and small businesses to flourish and succeed.