Tom Cole
RRepublicanOK-4 · Representative
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency73
Avg: 55
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology58
Total Statements
38
Floor Speeches
20
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 28Taxes: 20Defense: 16Trade: 14Foreign Policy: 11Infrastructure: 10Housing: 10Healthcare: 9Crime & Justice: 9Agriculture: 9Labor: 7Economy: 6Veterans: 6China: 5Technology: 5
Speech Tone
Urgent: 25Neutral: 21Bipartisan: 9Ceremonial: 3
Statements (58)
Floor Speech2026-07-15UrgentImmigrationHealthcareAbortionHR8595HR3427
NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4480-H4523] From the Congressional Record Online…
Press Release2026-06-22
Books I'm Reading: June 2026Books I'm Reading: June 2026 Books I'm Reading: June 2026 As an eternal learner, I am constantly reading. I invite you each month to follow along with what I'm currently reading or check back periodically for hand-picked selections of my favorites. Here's what I'm reading this month: On my desk:…
Press Release2026-06-10UrgentSocial Security
Social Security: A Promise to Our Seniors We Must Not BreakSocial Security: A Promise to Our Seniors We Must Not Break Social Security: A Promise to Our Seniors We Must Not Break FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 As the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and a natural budget hawk, I have studied ways to balance our…
Floor Speech2026-06-04BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR8646HRES1333
AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3840-H3864] From the Congressional…
Floor Speech2026-06-04BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR8646HRES1333
AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3838-H3862] From the Congressional…
Press Release2026-06-03CeremonialTaxes
Men’s Health MonthMen’s Health Month Men’s Health Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 June 1 st , marks the first day of Men’s Health Month. Celebrated each June, this month is meant to serve as a reminder to men that their health deserves attention. Olivia.Porcaro… Wed, 06/03/2026 -…
Press Release2026-05-19UrgentDefense
Keeping Our PromisesKeeping Our Promises Keeping Our Promises FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Since the founding of our great nation, men and women have selflessly chosen to serve our country as a part of the Armed Forces. Olivia.Porcaro… Tue, 05/19/2026 - 09:19 May 19, 2026
Floor Speech2026-05-14BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR8469HR8365
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3486-H3505] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Press Release2026-05-12Urgent
Back the BlueBack the Blue Back the Blue FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Olivia.Porcaro… Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:19 May 12, 2026
Press Release2026-04-27Urgent
A Reflection on the Political Violence Gripping Our NationA Reflection on the Political Violence Gripping Our Nation A Reflection on the Political Violence Gripping Our Nation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 In July of 2024, while President Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania, a gunman fired at the President. As the…
Floor Speech2026-04-23
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E359] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-20BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTrade
REMEMBERING THE 31ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE OKLAHOMA BOMBINGREMEMBERING THE 31ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE OKLAHOMA BOMBING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2985-H2988] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Press Release2026-04-20UrgentTrade
Get Your Passports!Get Your Passports! Get Your Passports! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Summer is quickly approaching. So, with the warmer weather and schools out for summer break, I am sure many Oklahomans are planning to travel overseas this summer. Therefore, I wanted to use today’s…
Floor Speech2026-04-16TaxesDefenseCrime & Justice
TRIBUTE TO MAJOR BENJAMIN "BEN" COHENTRIBUTE TO MAJOR BENJAMIN "BEN" COHEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E334] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-04-15
Books I'm Reading: April 2026Books I'm Reading: April 2026 Books I'm Reading: April 2026 As an eternal learner, I am constantly reading. I invite you each month to follow along with what I'm currently reading or check back periodically for hand-picked selections of my favorites. Here's what I'm reading this month: On my desk:…
Press Release2026-04-13UrgentTaxes
Keeping More Money in Your PocketKeeping More Money in Your Pocket Keeping More Money in Your Pocket FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 This Wednesday, April 15 th , is Tax Day – the day that individual income tax returns are due to be submitted to the federal government. So, as your Representative, I…
Press Release2026-04-08UrgentEnvironmentDefense
Unsung HeroesUnsung Heroes Unsung Heroes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 In 1986, President Reagan’s Department of Defense declared April as the Month of the Military Child. Now, every April, I try and make it a point to draw attention to the over 1.6 million children of our brave…
Floor Speech2026-03-26UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR8029HR7147
PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACTPAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2731-H2750] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PAY…
Press Release2026-03-23UrgentEnvironment
How Much More Does It Take?How Much More Does It Take? How Much More Does It Take? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 As the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues, more and more Americans are seeing the negative side effects. Olivia.Porcaro… Mon, 03/23/2026 - 15:12 March 23, 2026
Press Release2026-03-09UrgentForeign Policy
Americans Are Seeing the ImpactAmericans Are Seeing the Impact Americans Are Seeing the Impact FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Thanks to Senator Schumer and the caucus he leads, the Homeland Security shutdown has now entered its’ fourth week – and, although the White House sent an offer a week ago,…
Floor Speech2026-03-05UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7744HR7147
FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2432-H2448] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2026-03-05HR7744
AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 7744, FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO MAKE CORRECTIONS IN ENGROSSMENT OF H.R. 7744, FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2451] From the…
Floor Speech2026-03-02Environment
Sponsored: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Press Release2026-03-02UrgentEnvironment
Staying PreparedStaying Prepared Staying Prepared FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 It is March – the official start to the Spring season. However, in Oklahoma, springtime means more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather. It also means that storm season is coming. As Oklahomans,…
Press Release2026-02-24Urgent
Schumer’s Irresponsible Political Games Enter Double DigitsSchumer’s Irresponsible Political Games Enter Double Digits Schumer’s Irresponsible Political Games Enter Double Digits FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Olivia.Porcaro… Tue, 02/24/2026 - 09:06 February 24, 2026
Floor Speech2026-02-11
Sponsored: Tribal Warrant Fairness ActTom Cole sponsored this legislation: Tribal Warrant Fairness Act. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Press Release2026-02-10Urgent
Acknowledging Mistakes of the PastAcknowledging Mistakes of the Past Acknowledging Mistakes of the Past FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Olivia.Porcaro… Tue, 02/10/2026 - 09:51 February 10, 2026
Press Release2026-02-09
Books I'm Reading: February 2026Books I'm Reading: February 2026 Books I'm Reading: February 2026 As an eternal learner, I am constantly reading. I invite you each month to follow along with what I'm currently reading or check back periodically for hand-picked selections of my favorites. Here's what I'm reading this month: On my…
Press Release2026-02-03Urgent
Tax Season Is Here – And You Will Now Keep More of What You EarnTax Season Is Here – And You Will Now Keep More of What You Earn Tax Season Is Here – And You Will Now Keep More of What You Earn FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Oklahomans, it is officially tax filing season. As a fellow American who has gone through the daunting task…
Floor Speech2026-02-03
Sponsored: Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026. Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…
Floor Speech2026-02-03BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HRES1032
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1960-H1967] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-22BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HR7006
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1185-H1297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-22BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructureHR7148HRES1014
AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. MASSIEAMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. MASSIE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1297-H1299] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-22UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1014
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1299-H1317] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-01-20
Sponsored: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Became Public Law No: 119-75.
Floor Speech2026-01-20
Sponsored: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR7006HR1474
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages…
Floor Speech2026-01-12Environment
Sponsored: Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026. Received in the Senate.
Floor Speech2026-01-08EnvironmentHR6938
PERMISSION TO POSTPONE PROCEEDINGS ON RETAINING A PORTION OF H.R. 6938, COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND…PERMISSION TO POSTPONE PROCEEDINGS ON RETAINING A PORTION OF H.R. 6938, COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5…
Floor Speech2026-01-08UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6938HRES977
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H151-H205] From the…
Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFAIN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-06Environment
Sponsored: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. Became Public Law No: 119-74.
Press Release2026-01-05Urgent
A New Year’s ResolutionA New Year’s Resolution A New Year’s Resolution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Article I, Section 9, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution states “No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law.” This statement is where…
Press Release2025-12-15Urgent
A Productive YearA Productive Year A Productive Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 At the beginning of the year, when President Trump and Congressional Republicans began the start of our governance, we made several commitments to the American people. So, now, as we approach the end of…
Press Release2025-12-12
Books I'm Reading: November 2025Books I'm Reading: November 2025 Books I'm Reading: November 2025 As an eternal learner, I am constantly reading. I invite you each month to follow along with what I'm currently reading or check back periodically for hand-picked selections of my favorites. Here's what I'm reading this month: On my…
Floor Speech2025-09-19HR3426
Sponsored: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 3426) entitled "To amend…Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 3426) entitled "To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other…
Floor Speech2025-09-17
Sponsored: Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2025Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Floor Speech2025-09-16TaxesDefenseVeterans
Sponsored: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Tom Cole sponsored this legislation: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. Became Public Law No: 119-37.
Floor Speech2025-04-07TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE WES WATKINSPAYING TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE WES WATKINS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 62 (Monday, April 7, 2025)] [House] [Page H1425] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-03-11UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR1968HR1156
FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1102-H1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
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