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October 7, 2024
As we mark the anniversary of Hamas’ evil attack, House Republicans remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting our great ally, Israel. In the face of repeated attacks and ongoing threats, the House has taken decisive action to ensure Israel's security and ability to defend itself from Iran and its proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
October 4, 2024
Washington, D.C. – This week, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX) and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) released a letter that was sent to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough regarding the Veterans Health Administration’s reported $12 billion dollar health care budget shortfall and supplemental appropriations request.
September 26, 2024
I’d like to welcome the United States Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy (De-Joy). I appreciate your participation in today’s hearing to give members of the subcommittee the opportunity to discuss election readiness and general oversight of the United States Postal Service.
September 25, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Tom Cole (R-OK), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Mike Turner (R-OH), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee, on Intelligence released a statement demanding the Biden-Harris Administration release an unclassified version of the Ukraine strategy as required by law.
September 24, 2024
I rise today in support of H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025.
September 23, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) testified before the Rules Committee during consideration of H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, highlighting the need to keep the government open and serving the American people.
September 23, 2024
Chairman Burgess, Ranking Member McGovern, and esteemed members of the Rules Committee, it’s good to be back.
September 19, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a classified oversight briefing with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) released the following prepared remarks, calling attention to the Navy's persistent delays and cost overruns in the Service's shipbuilding program.
September 19, 2024
Secretary Del Toro, I asked you to appear before this subcommittee to have a candid conversation about the failure of the Navy’s shipbuilding programs.
This subcommittee is a strong supporter of the Navy, in particular our submarine programs. The Columbia-class submarines will host 70% of our nation’s nuclear deterrent. The Virginia-class submarines are the lynchpin of our strategy to outmatch China.
September 18, 2024
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) today spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025.
