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More Help is Coming
March 30, 2020
Weekly Columns

The natural disaster caused by COVID-19 is unlike any other our nation has encountered in modern history. Its impact is severely felt across the whole of society – causing an unprecedented strain on our public health defenders and medical providers as well as sharp economic losses and unexpected disruptions for Americans of all stripes. Hardworking Americans, families, communities, small businesses and numerous industries have been hit hard and fast in a matter of days and weeks.

Cole Mourns Loss of Dr. Tom Coburn
March 28, 2020
Press Release
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after learning about the passing of Dr. Tom Coburn, a beloved Oklahoman who previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives and most recently in the U.S. Senate.
Cole Statement on Conclusion of Self-Quarantine
March 28, 2020
Press Release
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement at the conclusion of a physician-recommended self-quarantine.
Cole Statement on House Passage of the CARES Act
March 27, 2020
Press Release
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act by voice vote.
Cole Statement on Senate’s Passage of Third COVID-19 Response Package
March 26, 2020
Press Release
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Cole to Host Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19 Pandemic
March 25, 2020
Press Release
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced today that he will host a constituent telephone town hall focused on the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Healthcare
Fighting an Invisible Enemy
March 24, 2020
Weekly Columns

Unlike the traditional enemies our nation has faced throughout history, COVID-19 is one that can dangerously hide in plain sight and threaten the health and wellbeing of any American community. Indeed, winning this war requires not only special weapons but our collective effort and commitment. As the federal government continues to actively respond, arm communities nationwide and determine the best steps forward in terms of resources and relief for the American people, I am encouraged by the whole-of-government approach that's been deployed to fight this invisible enemy.

Issues:Healthcare
Cole Slams Radical House Democratic Proposal to Deal with COVID-19
March 23, 2020
Press Release
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) reacted after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a legislative proposal by House Democrats related to the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cole Applauds President Trump after Announcement of Filling SPR to Capacity
March 19, 2020
Press Release
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump directed the Department of Energy to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to maximum capacity by purchasing American-made crude oil.
Issues:Energy & Environment
Cole Statement on Self-Quarantine
March 19, 2020
Press Release
Moore, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced his decision to self-quarantine until March 27 in response to news that a Republican Member of Congress tested positive for COVID-19.