As the Representative for Oklahoma’s 4th district, I know my place this week is in Oklahoma, not DC – and I am currently on my way home to assess the damage and ensure my constituents get the assistance they need. In the meantime, here are some resources: cole.house.gov/media/weekly-c…

Earlier this month, I became the first Native American to ever Chair the House Appropriations Committee. More in my weekly column:
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My statement after voting in favor of critical national security bills⬇️

29 years ago today, a despicable act of domestic terrorism took place in Oklahoma City that shocked the nation. Today, may we remember and honor the 168 innocent lives taken, the hundreds injured, and our brave first responders who responded so nobly. cole.house.gov/media/press-re…

Today, I released a series of critical national security bills that provide much-needed defense assistance to our allies and partners around the world.

The time to act is now.
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Speaker Johnson is a good man and friend, who has led our Conference with strength and principle. He has consistently pushed conservative policies that benefit the American people and I have full faith in his ability to continue to lead this body.

I support Speaker Mike Johnson.

.Mike Rogers, Michael McCaul, US Rep. Mike Turner, Rep. Tom Cole, Rep. Ken Calvert, & Mario Díaz-Balart released a statement in support of Speaker Johnson’s plan to pass the full national security supplemental.

Read it here ⬇️
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Today, I attended the Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee hearing to discuss the budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Fiscal Year 25. As Chairman of the full Appropriations Committee, I look forward to being an advocate for veterans in Oklahoma!

The U.S. is a global leader in business and innovation. However, we are in an increasingly intense economic rivalry with China. In order to remain the economic powerhouse of the world, we must ensure our tax code encourages American innovation.
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Cole Statement Regarding Iran’s Attack on Israel bit.ly/3Q1jVi6

'This is a defining moment - our actions must show the United States remains steadfast in our commitment to Israel’s security.”

I joined Bret Baier last night. Tune in below:
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I am proud to announce that I was ratified by the full House Republican Conference this morning as the new Chairman of House Appropriations. I am excited to hit the ground running and get to work for this great nation.

I am honored to be chosen by the Republican Steering Committee to be the next Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

Thank you to the Republican Steering Committee, Speaker Johnson, and Republican leadership for their support. I look forward to working with them to advance the Republican agenda.

As a Congress, what can we do to help beat cancer and other deadly diseases?

We can do a great deal actually. More in my weekly column:
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The United States must stand with Israel. To do anything else is a public betrayal to our great ally and effectively supports an enemy to civilized people everywhere.
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Max Westheimer Airport is an essential part of the local economy & transportation infrastructure that serves OU, Norman, & surrounding communities. Proud to have secured $36.5M for the airport in the appropriations package, and excited to see the enhancements made with the funds!

Although bad faith actors want to use partisan rhetoric to win elections and convince you otherwise, we have all known about the impending insolvency of Social Security for years. It is time for Congress to act on this issue.

More in my weekly column⬇️
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Last May, the House passed the strongest border security bill in American history. However, the Democratic Senate has remained unserious about the raging border crisis.

It’s time for them to work with us to reverse the harmful open-border policies of the Biden Administration.