Press Releases
January 23, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee announced the Fiscal Year 2026 American Indian and Alaska Native public witness hearing dates and instructions for providing a written public testimony.
January 23, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) gaveled in the organizational meeting for the 119th Congress. The Appropriations Committee rules and subcommittee jurisdictions were adopted by voice vote.
January 20, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after attending the 60th inaugural ceremony for the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump:
January 17, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee is excited to announce the launch of its internship program for the 119th Congress.
January 16, 2025
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Vice Chair and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee Chairman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-AL) released the below statement regarding the Biden Administration’s illegal use of taxpayer dollars to perform abortions within the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program:
January 15, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) announced Republican subcommittee rosters for the 119th Congress.
January 13, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) issued the following statement after visiting with President Trump this past weekend to discuss the America First agenda and Republican priorities for the 119th Congress:
January 6, 2025
Washington, D.C. – This new year beginning alongside the end of Hanukkah reminds us of the profound significance of light overcoming darkness. As Israeli and American hostages remain held by terrorists, we recognize the continued fight against the axis of evil that threatens the security of both our nations. In the face of ongoing threats, Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Rep. John Rutherford (R-FL), and Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) reflect on the importance of peace through strength and remaining in lockstep with Israel and other regional allies to confront forces who threaten our shared safety.
January 3, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement after taking the oath of office and being sworn in for the 119th Congress, where he will continue his leadership as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee:
December 30, 2024
All good things must come to an end. As we reflect on our 12 subcommittees, this year’s Appropriations 101 program concludes with our final bill - detailed by Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) himself! As Chairman of the Interior and Environment Subcommittee, he unveils the essential resources and all-of-the-above energy approach the legislation prioritizes.
