Tom Cole
Sourced recordU.S. House - OK District 04 · Congressional District 4
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Profile Snapshot
Tom Cole is a Republican Representative from Oklahoma, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2003. Born 1949. Official website: https://cole.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
53/54 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 53 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialTom Cole is a candidate for U.S. House - OK District 04profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $5,588,752.02 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Cole Votes to Expand Affordability in Our Nation’s Housing Market
- VerifiedPublic statement: Cole Statement on the Secure America Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Cole Announces OK-04 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners
- VerifiedPublic statement: Cole, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Cole Statement on Chickasaw Nation Governor Anoatubby Retirement
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cole Statement on Passing of Senator Lindsey Graham - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Native American Leaders: Tom Cole, U.S. House of Representatives - The Journal Record
- VerifiedNews coverage: Oklahoma 2026 Primary Election Results: Tom Cole wins US House District 4 Republican race - KOCO
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tom Cole wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District - KING5.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tom Cole: America must not break its promise to our seniors - Indianz.Com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cole, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tom Cole issues statement after passage of $70B “Save America Act” immigration bill - KOKH
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cole Statement on Chickasaw Nation Governor Anoatubby Retirement - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Tom Cole Votes to Support America’s Farmers, Ranchers, and Agriculture Industry - Oklahoma Farm Report
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cole Announces 2026 Military Academy Appointees - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cole Conducts Hearing with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Keeping Our Promises - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tom Cole: Backing tribal law enforcement during National Police Week - Indianz.Com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole warns U.S. faces military transition - News 9
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cole, Lucas, Bice Join FAA Administrator Bedford in Tour of Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cole Votes in Favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Tom Cole: Political rhetoric has gotten out of hand - Indianz.Com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cole Remembers the Oklahoma City Bombing on the 31st Anniversary - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Tom Cole says few details available, hopes for crew after AWACS damage - KOKH
- VerifiedNews coverage: Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Considers Cole Legislation - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cole Statement on Strikes in Iran - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Acknowledging Mistakes of the Past - Representative Tom Cole | (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-08: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-03-09: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
2026-02-11: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-03: 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 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-30: Became Public Law No: 119-86.
2026-02-03: Became Public Law No: 119-75.
2026-01-15: Received in the Senate.
2026-01-23: Became Public Law No: 119-74.
2025-09-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-09-17: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Public Statements
mr-auto evo-userbar-first"> Press Releases June 24, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : June 23, 2026 | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act : Issues : Economy & Small Business Cole Statement on the Secure America Act June 9, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act : Issues : Economy & Small Business June 9, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Issues : Immigration Cole Announces OK-04 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners June 9, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Oklahoma – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04)
div class="col-auto"> Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Issues : Immigration June 9, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Oklahoma – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Oklahoma’s Fourth District: Cole, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act June 9, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225
6 Congressional Art Competition Winners June 9, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Oklahoma – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Oklahoma’s Fourth District: June 9, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Issues : Economy & Small Business Social Security Cole Statement on Chickasaw Nation Governor Anoatubby Retirement June 9, 2026 Press Rele
/div> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Issues : Economy & Small Business Social Security June 9, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in response to Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby’s retirement announcement: Cole Votes to Support America’s Farmers, Ranchers, and Agriculture Industry June 5, 2026 Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELE
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