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Jun 7, 2024 · Congressman Tom Cole. Latest News. Fighting for Those Who Fight for Us. June 10, 2024. |. Article. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165. Issues: Defense, National Security & Foreign Affairs Veterans & Military Retirees. Cole Announces Military Academy Appointees. June 7, 2024. |. Press Release.
Thomas Jeffery Cole (born April 28, 1949) is the U.S. representative for Oklahoma's 4th congressional district, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party and serves as the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Before serving in the House of Representatives, he was the 26th Secretary of State of Oklahoma from 1995 to 1999.
He is considered the foremost expert in the House on issues related to Native Americans and tribal governments. Cole is the Chairman, the top Republican leadership position on the committee, of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, which he has served on since 2009.
A fifth-generation Oklahoman and resident of Moore, Tom Cole has a significant background of service to his home state of Oklahoma. Currently serving in his tenth term, Cole was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002.
1 day ago · Rep. Tom Cole is the latest House Republican on defense this year, facing a primary challenger from the right in Oklahoma. Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma is trying to fend off a primary challenger who ...
WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Tom Cole will likely become the next chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee — and the first Oklahoman to ever serve in the post — after gaining the...
Tom Cole has spent his career in service to Oklahoma. In Congress, Tom is a leading advocate for a strong national defense and protecting taxpayers and promoting small businesses. And, notably, Tom is a bold leader on issues dealing with Native Americans and tribal governments.
4 days ago · Normally, the campaigns for Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District draw several hopefuls but offer few fireworks. U.S. Rep Tom Cole, a Republican from Moore, has held the seat since 2003. Cole, who previously served as a state senator in Oklahoma and later as secretary of state under then-Gov. Frank Keating, is no political lightweight.
Apr 11, 2024 · US Representative Tom Cole has been named the new US House of Representatives appropriations committee chair. Cole is the first Oklahoman and tribal member to hold the position.
Apr 24, 2024 · History was made when Republican Congressman Tom Cole became not only the first Oklahoman to chair the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, but also the first Native American to do so.
