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January 28, 2026
Washington, DC – America has always moved forward by building – building strength, opportunity, and security in response to real needs. Our FY26 funding bills advance that focus, reflecting the pillars that have shaped U.S. progress for more than two centuries: strengthening national defense, modernizing infrastructure, supporting public health and education systems, and building resilient communities.

January 23, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, with the swipe of his pen, President Donald J. Trump enacted H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, into law. Following the signing ceremony held at the White House, Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY), Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID), and Energy and Water Subcommittee Chairman Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) released the following statements:

January 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 341 to 88, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 220 to 207.

January 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered the following remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R.

January 21, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026.

January 19, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Moving FY26 appropriations toward the finish line and delivering on its commitment to the American people, the House Appropriations Committee today released the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Negotiated and delivered on a bipartisan, bicameral basis, the conferenced legislation for the Defense; Homeland; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development titles makes targeted Fiscal Year 2026 investments to support America’s brave military heroes, uphold strong border security and emergency preparedness, strengthen education and health, and bolster transportation safety and infrastructure.

January 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026, with a vote of 341 to 79. This package of bills makes targeted Fiscal Year 2026 investments to drive economic growth and entrepreneurship, support our Executive and Judicial branches, and safeguard American security and freedom at home and abroad. We are restoring commonsense governance and American strength to our policy posture, realigning investments to prioritize safety, strength, freedom - and a brighter future for the nation. 

January 14, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered the following remarks while leading debate on the House Floor in support of H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.

January 13, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) spoke before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. Chairman Cole delivered the following remarks. Read them here and below:

January 11, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Following strong House passage of three FY26 bills last week, the House Appropriations Committee today took the next step in moving full-year funding measures forward by introducing the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. Negotiated and delivered on a bipartisan, bicameral basis, the conferenced legislation makes targeted Fiscal Year 2026 investments to drive economic growth and entrepreneurship, support our Executive and Judicial branches, and safeguard American security and freedom at home and abroad.