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Oklahoma Congressional Delegation Welcomes Proposal to Congress from State and Tribal Nations
July 20, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Oklahoma's congressional delegation today released the following joint statement regarding the ongoing negotiation between Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter and Tribal Nations on a proposal to Congress following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in McGirt v. Oklahoma.
Issues:Tribal Relations
Cole Mourns Passing of Congressman John Lewis
July 18, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today mourned the passing of Congressman John Lewis, who was an influential leader during the civil rights movement.
Books I'm Reading: July 2020
Books I'm Reading: July 2020
July 15, 2020
Books I'm Reading
Congressional Travels (Richard F. Fenno, Jr.)
Get Counted
July 13, 2020
Weekly Columns

Enshrined in Article I, Section 2 of the United States Constitution is the mandate that the nation's population get counted every 10 years. Since 1790, this undertaking, known as the U.S. Census, has occurred at the start of every decade. Though the process has evolved and been streamlined over more than two centuries, the success and accuracy of every census ultimately rests with participation. While the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted and delayed a great many things this year, the 2020 U.S. Census is still underway, and your engagement is critical and requires very little effort.

Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Restore Congressional War Powers
July 10, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in introducing legislation to establish limits on the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Rep. Cole's Weekly Chat
July 10, 2020
Weekly Chats

Congressional Delegation Reacts to Supreme Court Opinion on McGirt v. Oklahoma
July 9, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on McGirt v. Oklahoma, Oklahoma’s congressional delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives issued the following joint statement.
Issues:Tribal Relations
Joint Op-Ed in The Hill: Bipartisan lawmakers introduce bill to limit further expansion of 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force
July 9, 2020
Weekly Columns
We come together as Republicans and Democrats to advance a common cause. Together, we are united by a core principle: Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution makes clear that the authority to declare war resides with Congress and Congress alone.
Issues:Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs
Cole Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Indian Self-Determination Policy
July 8, 2020
Press Release
Washington D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today commemorated 50 years since the federal policy of Indian self-determination was first put forward and led to eventual passage in Congress of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975.
Issues:Tribal Relations
Resilience Amid Crisis​
July 2, 2020
Weekly Columns

This year, Independence Day comes at a time of great crisis and unrest for our country. But while the events of our day are troubling, remember that our nation was first born out of and found its footing in crisis. Throughout our great history spanning nearly 245 years, Americans have continually overcome even the most difficult challenges. That's because Americans always rise to the occasion, proving our nation's great strength. Certainly, that enduring strength and unbeatable resilience is alive as we navigate this season of crisis as well.