Press Releases
March 26, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR), Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), and other members emphasized the importance of transportation safety and security during an oversight hearing with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
March 16, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the below statement: Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, “It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of former House Appropriations Chairwoman Nita Lowey of New York.
March 14, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the below statement upon Senate passage of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The bill, which passed the House on Tuesday, will now head to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law:
March 12, 2025
Washington, D.C. – While House Republicans acted to keep the government open and working for the American people this week, Democrats and partisan reporting spread misinformation and falsehoods. Let’s clear up any confusion by walking through some of the most egregious and deceptive claims:
March 11, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives met to consider H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The measure was approved by a vote of 217 to 213.
March 11, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered the following remarks during floor consideration of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, highlighting the need to keep the government open and working for the American people.
March 10, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025.
March 8, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The bill is expected to be considered on the House floor next week.
March 3, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) issued the below statement on appropriations negotiations and Democrat leadership demands unrelated to funding levels:
February 28, 2025
Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Appropriations Committee continued its commitment to accountability and oversight by holding a series of hearings to gather testimony and insights on a range of issues.
