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October 29, 2025
Washington, D.C. – As the Democrat-led shutdown continues, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) emphasized that every day lost to partisan obstruction halts progress on full-year appropriations conferences and sidelines Congress from exercising the power of the purse:
 

October 28, 2025

Washington, DC – Bipartisan majorities in both chambers of Congress have voted in support of a clean, nonpartisan CR to reopen the government and fund it through November 21, giving Appropriators time to continue the appropriations process and advance a first slate of full-year funding bills through the conference committee process. Senate Democrats continue to block that legislation, forcing federal employees to work without pay and limiting the services available to the American people.


October 24, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Following a week where Democrat leaders openly described the suffering of American families as “leverage,” the consequences of their irresponsible shutdown on the nation continue to grow. House Republican Appropriators Robert Aderholt, Mark Alford, and Riley Moore came together to underscore the reckless harm caused by radical Democrat obstruction, highlight progress towards regular order, and reaffirm their commitment to completing full-year appropriations.


October 22, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House GOP Leadership on day 22 of the Democrat-led government shutdown to highlight the devastating consequences for the American people and our national parks.


October 20, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) for his press briefing to discuss the damage happening across our nation while the painful and reversible Democrat shutdown rages on. 


October 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Cardinals are united behind the mission to restore regular order and fund the government with 12 appropriations bills. Democrats shut the government down, halting any progress on full-year funding bills and injecting hyper-partisan obstruction into a previously bipartisan process. While Democrats make outlandish demands, bipartisan majorities in both chambers support a clean CR to reopen the government and continue negotiations on appropriations bills.


October 17, 2025

Washington, D.C. – After proudly advancing the FY26 Defense appropriations bill through committee with a 26 to 3 bipartisan vote, Senate Democrats executed a full retreat on the floor. They blocked the same legislation they once hailed for strengthening deterrence, investing in U.S. defense capabilities, and delivering critical resources for our troops.


October 15, 2025
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement regarding troops being paid on time today. The Democrat-driven shutdown sidelined Congress and the Article 1 progress that supported their pay, jeopardizing the livelihoods of service members and their families. With a nonpartisan funding extension blocked by Senate Democrats, President Trump acted to protect those who protect us.

October 8, 2025

Washington, D.C. – As the eighth day of the Democrat-led shutdown unfolds, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) joined House Leadership to emphasize the urgent need for Democrats to stop playing political games at the expense of government operations and the stability of the American people.