Press Releases

Cole on H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147: "This is What Responsible Governance Looks Like."
January 22, 2026
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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.
Cole Testifies at Rules Committee on H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147
January 21, 2026
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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.
Completing FY26: Committee Releases Conferenced Defense, Homeland, LHHS, and THUD Bills
January 19, 2026
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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.
Committee Approves FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act
July 17, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 35 to 28. 

Womack, Cole at FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Markup
July 14, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.

Committee Releases FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
July 13, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The bill will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow, July 14th at 5:00 p.m.

Building Stronger, Traveling Safer: FY26 DOT Priorities in Focus
May 14, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) emphasized the importance of transportation safety, aviation modernization, and infrastructure development during opening remarks at a budget hearing with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy.

From the Hill to the Heartland: Womack Hosts HUD Secretary Turner in Arkansas
April 24, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – ICYMI, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR) this week brought U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner to the Third District of Arkansas to highlight how HUD’s core mission translates into effective local impact.

Womack, Cole, THUD Members Hold National Transportation Safety Board Oversight Hearing
March 26, 2025
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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).
Cole, Womack Statement on Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Collision
January 30, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR) released the below statement following yesterday’s mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):
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