Rep. Cole to Serve on Three Appropriations Subcommittees

WASHINGTON – Earlier today Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) received word that he will serve on three House Appropriations subcommittees. Specifically, he will serve on Interior and Environment, Labor/Health & Human Services (HHS)/Education and Legislative Branch Subcommittees.

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve on these subcommittees," Congressman Cole said. "While serving on the Appropriations Committee will allow me to add an Oklahoma voice to all matters the committee deals with, I'll be able to invest extra time on subcommittee issues."

"There is definitely important work to be done in each of these areas. There are tough decisions that have to be made to make sure our nation's spending is more focused, direct and accountable to taxpayers. After all, I believe what most Oklahomans believe - the federal government is too big and spends too much money."

The Interior and Environment subcommittee has jurisdiction over the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies. Labor/HHS/Education has jurisdiction over those three federal departments as well as related agencies such as the Social Security Administration. The Legislative Branch committee deals with issues related to the House of Representatives and other legislative services.

Cole is the sole Member of Congress from Oklahoma to have a seat on the Appropriations Committee. This committee has jurisdiction over spending measures such as the annual appropriations bills which fund all federal government agencies. There are 12 total subcommittees.

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