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September 15, 2026
I’d like to welcome both of our witnesses. Today’s oversight hearing is intended to help us better understand the origins of and the use of the Economy Act since its enactment.
September 10, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Providing for the common defense is such an essential responsibility that our Founders enshrined it in Article I of our Constitution. More than two centuries have transformed how America secures itself – and what it takes to do so – but the imperative to protect our great nation has not changed. Today, fulfilling that obligation requires far more than mere strength on the battlefield. It demands the understanding that our kinetic edge is only as strong as the industrial base behind it.
September 4, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) issued the below statement following news reports claiming the Trump Administration is seeking to divert billions of dollars from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to supplement the Department of War’s budget:
September 4, 2026
Today, the Subcommittee will conduct a field hearing on the Defense Industrial Base and workforce development for skilled trades. I want to thank my colleagues, Congressman Case and Congressman Valadao, for making the trip to Santa Clarita, California. I also want to thank Dr Ruys and the College of the Canyons for hosting this field hearing on topics that are central to your vision and mission, and critical to the Defense Industrial Base.
September 1, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider the Senate Amendments to H.R. 6500 – The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. The measure was approved by a vote of 370-48 and will now be sent to President Trump's desk for signature.
September 1, 2026
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in support of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027.
Mr. Speaker, today is the first day of September. At this time of year, some people think of fall... Some people, like me, think of football - but on the Appropriations Committee, our focus is on the coming end of the fiscal year. September 30 marks the end of Fiscal Year 2026, and that means both the House and Senate must act to fund the government for the coming fiscal year.
September 1, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 6500 – The Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027.
August 31, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The Subcommittee on Defense, chaired by Rep. Ken Calvert, will hold a field hearing entitled “Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades” at College of the Canyons on Friday, September 4, at 1:00 p.m. PT.
August 27, 2026
Washington, D.C. – When the opening lines of “I’m just a bill. Yes, I’m only a bill” start, you are immediately transported to the famous Schoolhouse Rock! civics lesson. Yet, these days, what does that process actually look like in practice? The reality is the journey from an idea to a law entails far more than most realize.
August 3, 2026
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement on the passing of former Chairwoman Kay Granger, whose life, legacy, and work have left a lasting mark on the House Appropriations Committee and nation:
