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April 15, 2026
I would like to welcome Secretary Chris Wright to the Energy and Water Subcommittee this morning. Secretary Wright, thank you for joining us today to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Department of Energy. I would like to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for your continued partnership over the last 14 months. Your commitment to maintaining strong lines of communication has been invaluable, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with you as we develop the Fiscal Year 2027 bill. Mr. Secretary, the Department has continued at an aggressive pace under the Trump Administration, and the past year has demonstrated the Department’s clear commitment to furthering American energy abundance. In the Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, the Administration continues to prioritize expanding domestic energy production, strengthening technological leadership, and enhancing national security—work that is essential to maintaining America’s competitiveness.
April 13, 2026
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) today released the markup schedule for Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations bills. This schedule is subject to change. In the event of adjustments, an updated schedule can be found on our website. An official notice for each markup will be sent in accordance with the Committee's rules.
April 3, 2026
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s action to pay all Department of Homeland Security personnel who have missed compensation due to the Democrat-driven shutdown.
April 2, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement on President Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027:
April 1, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Following enactment of the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Republicans are helping fuel American ingenuity and scientific discovery to secure space superiority and push the next frontier forward. The successful launch of Artemis II – the first crewed deep space mission in more than half a century – demonstrates these NASA investments are delivering and ensures America, not our adversaries, leads the return to the Moon.
March 31, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has now surpassed any shutdown in history. Since February, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his caucus have directed DHS personnel to work without guaranteed paychecks, wreaked havoc at airports across the nation, and purposely limited resources to protect the homeland. And to add insult to injury, as the crisis they created drags on, they’ve headed out of town for a two-week recess.
March 27, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. The legislation fully reopens the Department of Homeland Security, pays all personnel, and ensures critical operations are resourced and ready.
March 27, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
March 27, 2026
"Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member McGovern, members of the Rules Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify. I come before you today on the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 7147, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. This is now the fourth time I have appeared before you in recent weeks to discuss funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Let me briefly recap how we got to this point.
March 26, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered the following remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act.
