Tom Cole
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Tom Jeffery Cole is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Cole has been involved in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as national security, economic development, and healthcare. Throughout his tenure, he has been known for his commitment to conservative principles and has played a significant role in shaping policy within his district and beyond.
I think this budget is too low. I think that has been consistently true this administration.
I begin with some much-deserved thank yous. I thank the Speaker of the House. This deal would not have come together without his leadership and support. I particularly thank Chair Granger and Ranking Member DeLauro for their work and their…
Just for the Record, all these amendments are on the website of the Rules Committee. It is not like they are mysteriously hidden someplace. They are in plain view on the website of the Rules Committee. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the…
Today is a sad day for myself, for the institution, and most of all for the American people. My duty today is one I do not relish. I am sure that every other Member of this institution feels the same way. Yesterday, the Rules Committee met…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Robert Garcia).
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up H. Res. 918 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 918 Resolved, That the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Neguse), a distinguished member of the Rules Committee.
Yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Comer), who is the chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 3\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Oklahoma…
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, Republicans are saying the quiet part out loud. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record a Rolling Stone article from today titled: ``GOP Rep…
I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries), the Democratic leader.
I do. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Jayapal).
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule to bring up H.R. 12, a bill that would ensure every American has full access to essential…
I thank my friend for the amendment. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the fact that the safety of individuals who sleep in single-gender shelters is of the utmost importance. It doesn't mean provisions cannot be provided elsewhere for…
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise in support of his amendment. There is no question that the CRISI program is incredibly popular and improves the safety and efficiency of passenger and freight rail. It is the most in-demand…
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oklahoma is recognized for 5 minutes.
I appreciate the gentleman's support. I also, obviously, support the en bloc amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendments en bloc offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole)…
My friend is certainly correct, I voted against the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act, and I did so for a very good reason. It didn't pay for itself. There have been three previous transportation bills in my time here, two under…
I thank my friend for yielding. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to my good friend from Pennsylvania's amendment for a simple reason. Actually, I will start with where my friend, the ranking member, was. These decisions are too often made…
The Thriving Communities Program is duplicative to the technical assistance already provided by the DOT's Office of the Secretary. I recognize the burdens that rural, Tribal, and disadvantaged communities face in obtaining Federal grant…
I am in support of trying to change the law so that it works for the grizzly bears and for humans.
Pro tempore, I rise for the purpose of placing in nomination the name of the Honorable Jim Jordan for the position of Speaker of the House at the direction of the Republican Conference. Mr. Speaker pro tempore, 2 weeks and 1 day ago, I was…
I share one thing in common with my friend from Virginia. This is a very sad day and certainly a day I never expected to have to live through. I think, broadly speaking, as I look across this floor, you can divide Members into three…
May I inquire as to the time remaining for each side. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Oklahoma has 3 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Florida has 3 minutes remaining.





