Congressman Tom Cole

Representing the 4th District of Oklahoma

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Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr.

January 21, 2019 Weekly Columns

Each year, we rightly pause to remember the life of a legendary figure in American history and courageous change agent for freedom and equality. Though Martin Luther King Jr. emerged in the midst of societal tension and conflict, his message and approach was one that sought to erase division, racism and hatred.

Cole Supports President Trump’s Plan to Reopen the Government

January 19, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in support of President Donald Trump’s effort to compromise with Democrats, secure the border, provide legal status to recipients of DACA and reopen the government.

Lawmakers File Bipartisan, Bicameral Amicus Brief in Support of the Indian Child Welfare Act

January 16, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) along with U.S. Representatives Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Betty McCollum (D-Minn.), Tom Cole (R-Okla.), and Don Young (R-Alaska) filed an amicus brief in federal court making the case for the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA).

Issues:

Tribal Relations

Cole to Serve in Leadership Roles on House Appropriations Committee

January 16, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), a member of the House Appropriations Committee since 2009, released the following statement after it was announced that he will hold two leadership roles on the committee in the 116th Congress.

Books I'm Reading: January 2019

January 15, 2019 Books I'm Reading

The Accidental President (A. J. Baime)

Keeping Democrats Accountable

January 14, 2019 Weekly Columns

With the shift in majority control of the House due to the outcome of the midterms, the newly sworn-in 116th Congress will represent a challenging era of divided government. Especially in divided government, there is no room for one-sided debate. In order to get things done for the American people, bipartisan and good faith negotiation is critical.

Cole Announces District Staff Changes

January 14, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today announced the promotion of William McPherson to District Director.

Cole Announces 2019 Military Academy Nominations

January 11, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today announced the names of 18 students who have been nominated from the Fourth District of Oklahoma for entry into one of America’s prestigious military academies.

Issues:

Defense and National Security

Inhofe, Lankford, Cole Commemorate 150th Anniversary of Fort Sill

January 8, 2019 Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Senators Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Congressman Tom Cole (R, OK-04) recognized the 150th anniversary of Fort Sill.

Issues:

Defense and National Security