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May 18, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that he will host a constituent telephone town hall next week to provide an update on legislative news and updates from the last several weeks in Congress.
May 18, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt announced a return-to-work incentive for Oklahomans. According to Governor Stitt’s plan, the first 20,000 Oklahomans currently receiving unemployment benefits who return to the workforce will receive a $1,200 incentive using funds from the American Rescue Plan.
May 17, 2021
Along with mathematics and science, study of civics and American history is key to a well-rounded education. Indeed, when Americans have a deeper understanding of our nation’s history and founding principles, they become more engaged citizens who participate in our government the way our Founding Fathers intended. It also preserves our republic and ensures a prosperous future for generations to come.
Issues:Education
May 17, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona urging the Biden Administration to withdraw its proposed priorities for the American History and Civics Education programs published in the Federal Register last month.
Issues:Education
May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) joined dozens of House Republicans in sending a letter, led by Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), to President Biden in response to a cybersecurity attack on the Colonial Pipeline Company, which forced the 5,500-mile pipeline offline and caused massive gasoline supply shortages across the southeast United States.
Issues:Energy & Environment
May 11, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives related to last summer’s ruling on McGirt vs. Oklahoma by the Supreme Court of the United States. If enacted, the legislation would authorize the Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation and the State of Oklahoma to find agreement and compact without federal government involvement. It would also address the immediate issues facing law enforcement as a result of the ruling.
Issues:Tribal Relations
May 10, 2021
Late spring in Oklahoma often means the possibility of severe storms and tornados, particularly in the month of May. Unfortunately, in recent weeks, some communities have already seen dangerous weather patterns that resulted in property damage. As we move through the coming weeks, we certainly hope and pray that our communities will be spared from the wrath of severe weather. Regardless, it is critical to have an emergency response plan and build readiness kits for staying safe if storms strike.
May 6, 2021
Rep. Tom Cole pressed the U.S. education secretary on Wednesday about civics and history curriculum, saying the Education Department’s recent request for public comments elicited a “blizzard” of bipartisan criticism over the focus on race and discrimination.