WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Votes to Expand Affordability in Our Nation's Housing Market * : June 23, 2026 | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 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 (link is external) : "Thanks to Bidenflation and far-Left overspending, housing costs in this country have soared over the years. At the same time, unnecess more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Committee Approves FY27 Defense Appropriations Act Today, the House Appropriations Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the Committee with a vote of 34 to 27. Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) said, "The passage of our annual defense appropriations bill fulfills our commitment to keep America safe and ensure more PR