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Lawmakers call for probe into alleged misuse of PEPFAR funds
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, along with Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart and Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt, have expressed concern over the alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars within the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS...
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Tom Cole discusses America First agenda with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole met with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the America First agenda and Republican priorities for the upcoming 119th Congress.
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Tom Cole takes oath for 119th Congress; continues role as Appropriations Chair
Today, Congressman Tom Cole from Oklahoma's 4th District was sworn in for the 119th Congress.
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House passes American Relief Act 2025 providing extensive disaster aid
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 10545, known as the American Relief Act, 2025.
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Tom Cole emphasizes urgency of passing American Relief Act
Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the floor regarding H.R. 10515, the American Relief Act of 2025.
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Tom Cole supports American Relief Act amid government shutdown
Chairman Tom Cole of Oklahoma expressed his support for H.R. 10515, known as the American Relief Act, 2025.
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Tom Cole urges Congress to address U.S. debt crisis through mandatory spending reforms
As Congress faces another funding deadline, the fiscal outlook for the United States remains uncertain.
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Cole announces new Republican committee members for 119th Congress
Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole announced the Republican Steering Committee's recommendations for new committee members for the 119th Congress.
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U.S. bipartisan delegation visits Middle East for defense talks
Amid escalating threats and instability in the Middle East, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole led a bipartisan delegation to strengthen U.S. defense and partnerships with allies in the region.
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New video series sheds light on U.S. appropriations process
Today, a new video series titled "Appropriations 101" was highlighted, featuring Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID). The initiative aims to provide insights into the appropriations process by bringing together key members of the committee. The first episode features Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), where both discuss the development and passage of 12 bills each fiscal year.
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House Republicans question VA healthcare budget shortfall
This week, two prominent House Republicans addressed a letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough. The correspondence, from Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX) and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), concerns a reported $12 billion healthcare budget shortfall within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
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House GOP chairmen demand release of unclassified Ukraine strategy
On September 25, 2024, several U.S. Representatives called for the Biden-Harris Administration to release an unclassified version of its Ukraine strategy. The demand was made by Tom Cole (R-OK), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee; Ken Calvert (R-CA), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs; Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs...
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Tom Cole addresses need for continuing resolution before fiscal year end
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the Rules Committee today regarding H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. He emphasized the necessity of keeping the government operational to serve the American people.
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Chairman Calvert criticizes Navy's handling of shipbuilding program
Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a classified oversight briefing with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) released prepared remarks addressing the Navy's persistent delays and cost overruns in its shipbuilding program.
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Tom Cole advocates for continuing resolution amid national challenges
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the House floor today, advocating for H.R. 9494, the Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025.
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House passes supplemental bill addressing $3B shortfall in veteran benefits
The House of Representatives has passed the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, allocating $3 billion in mandatory funding to address a shortfall in veteran benefits. The measure was approved by voice vote.
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Joint subcommittees address severe food shortages in tribal and elderly communities
On September 11, 2024, the House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee and the House Agriculture Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture Subcommittee held a joint oversight hearing addressing severe food distribution shortages in Tribal and elderly communities.
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House Republicans introduce bill addressing veteran benefit shortfalls
House Appropriations Committee Member Mike Garcia (R-CA), along with House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Chairman Judge Carter (R-TX), Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA), Legislative Branch Subcommittee Chairman David Valadao (R-CA), and House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), have introduced the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act. The bill aims to ensure uninterrupted veteran benefits and hold the Administration accountable for budgeting...
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Lawmakers seek answers from USDA over tribal food distribution shortages
House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), alongside leaders from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, has called for answers from U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack regarding significant shortcomings in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). These issues have led to a severe food shortage crisis affecting Tribal communities across the nation. The lawmakers are seeking detailed information to understand the causes of this situation and implement swift corrective measures.
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House Appropriations Committee approves FY25 transportation appropriations act
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Committee considered and approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act with a vote of 31 to 26.