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February 3, 2026
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time that I consume. The House has done a tremendous job these last few months as we’ve finalized true bipartisan, bicameral bills to fully fund our government in a member-driven, district-focused way. Six of those bills have been signed into law by President Trump, fully funding those departments and agencies through the end of the fiscal year. While the remaining six bills have all passed the House, we are dealing with a partial government shutdown that could have and should have been avoided.
February 2, 2026
I want to welcome everyone to this oversight hearing with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Inspector General. As we prepare for the fiscal year 2027 process, it’s essential that we hear from the Office of the Inspector General to understand OIG’s priorities for the coming year, and how this Subcommittee’s oversight role can support those efforts.
February 2, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke before the House Committee on Rules in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Read Chairman Cole's remarks as prepared here and below: "Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member McGovern, members of the Rules Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. While the moment certainly feels familiar, the issues before us remain critically important.
February 2, 2026
Chairwoman Foxx, Ranking Member McGovern, members of the Rules Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. While the moment certainly feels familiar, the issues before us remain critically important. Let me start with a simple reminder: legislating is challenging by design. The path here may have been different than expected, but our responsibility is the same – to fund the government and keep it working for the nation. Members are already acquainted with the legislation at hand. The underlying package was assembled and passed by the House two weeks ago and represents the final six FY26 appropriations measures. It has now been sent back with a Senate amendment that fully funds five divisions for the year and places the remaining division – the Department of Homeland Security – under a two-week continuing resolution.
January 28, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives has completed its Article I responsibility by passing all twelve FY26 appropriations bills – six of which have already been signed into law – delivering results and stability to the American people. The remaining legislation reflects good faith, bipartisan, and bicameral agreements and now awaits Senate action. Despite having helped negotiate and finalize the package, some Senate Democrats are now threatening to undermine the very agreement they helped secure and walk away from their own commitments – putting full-year funding certainty for vital priorities at risk.
January 28, 2026
Washington, DC – America has always moved forward by building – building strength, opportunity, and security in response to real needs. Our FY26 funding bills advance that focus, reflecting the pillars that have shaped U.S. progress for more than two centuries: strengthening national defense, modernizing infrastructure, supporting public health and education systems, and building resilient communities.
January 27, 2026
Washington, D.C. – For the American people, effective legislating means results. After months of hearings, markups, and bipartisan, bicameral negotiations, the House has completed action on all twelve Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills – advancing full-year funding through a transparent, member-driven process. To mark this critical milestone, Republican Appropriators, led by Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), came together to reflect on this important step forward for responsible governance, with remarks from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and many Appropriations Subcommittee Cardinals.
January 23, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, with the swipe of his pen, President Donald J. Trump enacted H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, into law. Following the signing ceremony held at the White House, Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY), Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID), and Energy and Water Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) released the following statements:
January 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 341 to 88, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 220 to 207.
January 22, 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. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R.
