Tom Cole

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Cole called up H.R. 8029, the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act, making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, and asked for its immediate consideration in the House.

Cole called up H.R. 7744, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 1095.

Cole called up H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, with Senate amendments thereto, and moved to concur in the Senate amendments.

Cole called up H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 1014.

Cole asked unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 7148, and that he may include tabular material on the same.

Cole rose in support of H.R. 7006, the Financial Services-General Government bill, stating that the two-bill package reflects Member input, an America-first agenda, and collaboration across political aisles and Chambers, and that advancing full-year appropriations gives the country certainty and direction.

Cole called up H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 977.

Cole called up H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, with a Senate amendment thereto, and asked for its immediate consideration pursuant to House Resolution 873.

Cole offered a privileged resolution requesting that the Senate return H.R. 3426 to the House.

Cole called up H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 722.

Cole offered a motion pursuant to rule XXII by direction of the Committee on Appropriations that the House take H.R. 3944 from the Speaker's table, disagree to the Senate amendment, and request a conference with the Senate.

Cole addressed the House for 5 minutes to pay tribute to the Honorable Wes Watkins, describing Watkins's career accomplishments, political transitions across party affiliations, and work ethic.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Cole called up H.R. 9494, a bill making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 1430.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.