Cole Appointed as Legislative Branch Chairman

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after he was appointed to serve as Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch. Along with its counterpart in the Senate Appropriations Committee, this House subcommittee oversees funding for the House of Representatives, Architect of the Capitol, Library of Congress, Capitol Police, Congressional Budget Office, Government Printing Office, Government Accountability Office and House committees.

"I am honored to be appointed as Chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee," said Cole. "As I step into this new leadership role, I am optimistic that we can continue to find responsible ways to use hardworking taxpayer dollars. This subcommittee has already led the way in discovering new savings right on the Capitol Hill grounds. I am confident that we can continue to responsibly use taxpayer dollars by eliminating redundancies, and I look forward to leading that effort."

Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers said, "The Legislative Branch Subcommittee takes on the important work of providing funding for the operations, safety, and upkeep of the Nation's Capitol. It is sometimes a thankless job, but this subcommittee is vital to the functioning of our democracy, and Tom Cole will be a tremendous asset as its new leader. He is dedicated to the careful and responsible use of tax dollars – especially in Congress's backyard – and he understands the importance of ensuring an open, accessible, and safe environment for the thousands of Members, staffers, and visitors who come to the Capitol every day."

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