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Cole Statement on Rescissions Package

June 3, 2025

Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement regarding the Office of Management and Budget’s $9.4 billion rescissions package: 
 
"Responsible governance means prioritizing fiscal sanity and holding Washington accountable. Just as everyday Americans make tough choices and cut costs, so should their government. As the House works its will on this rescissions request, accountability and the elimination of waste and abuse remain the utmost priority. Further, this Committee will continue to put pen to paper during our FY26 process to reevaluate federal spending and target investments where they’re needed most."

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