RepublicanU.S. Representative, OK-04
Tom Cole
In the House since Jan 7, 2003 (12 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Apr 28, 1949.
Official website · DC office 202-225-6165 · @TomColeOK04
At a glance
15Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
5Sponsored bills that became law
82Bills cosponsored
1.2%Roll-call votes missed (8 of 674)
97.1%Votes with own party's majority
$4,281,681Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9770 | Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Jul 18, 2026 | Received in the Senate. Jul 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 9187 | Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 Social Welfare · 7 cosponsors | Jun 8, 2026 | 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. Jun 8, 2026 |
| H.R. 7744 | Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Mar 2, 2026 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. Mar 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 7490 | Tribal Warrant Fairness Act Native Americans · 4 cosponsors | Feb 11, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Feb 11, 2026 |
| H.R. 7325 | Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026 Native Americans · 21 cosponsors | Feb 3, 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 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Feb 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 7147 Law | Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Jan 20, 2026 | Became Public Law No: 119-86. Apr 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 7148 Law | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Jan 20, 2026 | Became Public Law No: 119-75. Feb 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 7006 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Jan 12, 2026 | Received in the Senate. Jan 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 6938 Law | Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Jan 6, 2026 | Became Public Law No: 119-74. Jan 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 5428 | Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2025 Health · 19 cosponsors | Sep 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Sep 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 Law | Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Sep 16, 2025 | Became Public Law No: 119-37. Nov 12, 2025 |
| H.R. 5257 | To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust. Native Americans · 7 cosponsors | Sep 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Sep 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 2827 | To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. Native Americans · 2 cosponsors | Apr 10, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 663. Aug 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 1968 Law | Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Mar 10, 2025 | Became Public Law No: 119-4. Mar 15, 2025 |
| H.R. 723 | Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025 Government Operations and Politics · 10 cosponsors | Jan 24, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Jan 24, 2025 |
Showing the 15 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Appropriations (Chair)
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$4,281,681Total raised
$2,239,070From individuals
$3,691,560Spent
$2,370,395Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2OK04055, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
Read the member's stated positions, ratings from interest groups, and biography from independent sources:
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.