Tom Cole

Bills, 119th Congress

Sponsored 17 (median 25) · cosponsored 93 (median 289), 27 as an original cosponsor (signed on the day the bill was introduced). Medians are for all voting members of the House. From congress.gov.

Sponsored

• H.Res. 1500 Congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 Men's College World Series.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9770 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027Provides federal agency funding through December 4, 2026, and extends various expiring programs. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jul 18, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 9187 Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026Social Welfare · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7744 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026Appropriates funds to the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 7490 Tribal Warrant Fairness ActNative Americans · Introduced Feb 11, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7325 Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026Native Americans · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Appropriates funds to federal departments for fiscal year 2026 and extends expiring programs. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Became law
• H.R. 7147 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.Appropriates fiscal year 2026 funds for Department of Homeland Security agencies except Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Became law
• H.R. 7006 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026Appropriates FY2026 funds for Treasury, State Department, and related agencies. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jan 12, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 6938 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Appropriates fiscal year 2026 funds to Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy, Water, Interior, and Environment agencies. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jan 6, 2026 Became law
• H.R. 5428 Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2025Health · Introduced Nov 17, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 747 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 3426) entitled "To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.".Congress · Introduced Sep 19, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 5371 Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Provides continuing appropriations through January 30, 2026, and full-year funding for agriculture, military construction, veterans affairs, and legislative branch. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Became law
• 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 · Introduced Sep 10, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2827 To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.Settles Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois. AI-readNative Americans · Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 1968 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025Provides continuing appropriations for federal agencies through fiscal year 2025 and extends expiring programs. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Mar 10, 2025 Became law
• H.R. 723 Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jan 24, 2025 In committee

Cosponsored

• H.R. 2199 Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients ActHealth · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · Joined Feb 3, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1576 Recognizing the week of September 27 through October 3, 2026, as "National Orange Shirt Week" or "National Week of Remembrance", which aims to honor those who were forced to attend Indian boarding schools, and to recognize the experience of Indian boarding school victims and survivors.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10052 Right to Worship ActCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 · Joined Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4382 America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 · Joined Sep 2, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1502 North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 · Joined Sep 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6130 ASAP ActNo summary available to determine bill content. AI-readHealth · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 · Joined Jan 12, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 8380 To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish certain procedures for consideration of annual appropriation bills, and for other purposes.Economics and Public Finance · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.Res. 1481 Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.Congress · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9473 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 9452 Budgeting for a Better America ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250Reauthorizes and modifies federal funding for outdoor recreation and land conservation programs. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Joined Jul 14, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 7954 Don Young Doug LaMalfa Indian Buffalo Management ActUnable to summarize; bill summary not yet available. AI-readNative Americans · Introduced May 29, 2026 · Joined Apr 14, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 7391 Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection ActHealth · Introduced May 19, 2026 · Joined Feb 9, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8205 Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026Reauthorizes through 2031 NIH and FDA programs supporting research on ALS and neurodegenerative disease treatments. AI-readHealth · Introduced May 15, 2026 · Joined Apr 20, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 7230 Buying American Cotton Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Joined Apr 28, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 2360 To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.Permanently exempts school bus drivers from engine compartment pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 5645 Pray Safe Act of 2025Establishes requirements or programs related to prayer and safety. AI-readEmergency Management · Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · Joined Sep 16, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 8092 Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026Native Americans · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · Original cosponsor Introduced
• H.R. 3491 DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2025Establishes a federal program to support inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. AI-readHealth · Introduced Mar 3, 2026 · Original cosponsor Passed a chamber
• H.R. 7698 Tribal Firearm Access ActNative Americans · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 7705 Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act of 2026Native Americans · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 1628 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Feb 24, 2026 · Joined Jan 13, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6874 Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025Updates roadway safety standards or requirements. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Feb 17, 2026 · Joined Mar 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7457 Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.Res. 1033 Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning February 2, 2026, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".Native Americans · Introduced Feb 3, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 993 Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.International Affairs · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4669 FEMA Act of 2025Establishes FEMA as an independent cabinet-level agency and expands disaster assistance programs. AI-readEmergency Management · Introduced Jan 7, 2026 · Joined Sep 3, 2025 Out of committee
• H.Res. 952 Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.International Affairs · Introduced Dec 16, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4582 To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition.Health · Introduced Dec 12, 2025 · Joined Oct 8, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4583 Living Donor Protection Act of 2025Health · Introduced Dec 12, 2025 · Joined Oct 8, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 637 911 SAVES ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · Joined Mar 6, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4398 Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability ActRequires timely veteran burials and establishes death certificate accountability standards. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Dec 1, 2025 · Joined Jul 16, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 911 Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.Native Americans · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 381 Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".Native Americans · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 507 Veterans Member Business Loan ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 5488 Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025Native Americans · Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · Joined Nov 18, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2398 Rural Veterinary Workforce ActTaxation · Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · Joined Aug 31, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 5267 American Franchise ActModifies franchise employment and labor law requirements. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · Joined Oct 8, 2025 Out of committee
• H.Res. 809 Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2025 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.Native Americans · Introduced Oct 17, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2048 Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care ActSocial Welfare · Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · Joined Sep 8, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3378 Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025Sports and Recreation · Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 4032 Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Joined Jun 23, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3514 Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025Requires Medicare Advantage plans to establish electronic prior authorization programs and report approval rates and response times. AI-readHealth · Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · Joined Jul 22, 2025 Out of committee
• H.Res. 719 Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.Condemns political violence and honors Charles James Kirk's life and legacy. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 5328 Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act of 2025Native Americans · Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 151 Equal Representation Act of 2025Excludes noncitizens from census count used for House reapportionment. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 8, 2025 · Joined Jan 22, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 4836 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Oklahoma Avenue in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the "Oscar J. Upham Post Office".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 1, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 4712 Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement ActNative Americans · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 3956 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Act of 2025Native Americans · Introduced Jul 16, 2025 · Joined Jun 24, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4304 Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation ActTaxation · Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · Joined Jan 8, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4147 Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity ActNative Americans · Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 1046 Marc Fischer Memorial ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · Joined Sep 4, 2025 In committee
• H.J.Res. 101 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jun 13, 2025 · Joined Jun 23, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2036 Credit for Caring Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Jun 11, 2025 · Joined Mar 24, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1488 To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.International Affairs · Introduced Jun 9, 2025 · Joined Feb 25, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2814 Transportation Freedom ActEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jun 6, 2025 · Joined Oct 6, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4 Rescissions Act of 2025Rescinds unobligated federal funds from State Department, USAID, and other agencies. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jun 6, 2025 · Joined Jun 9, 2025 Became law
• H.R. 1551 Protect and Serve Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · Joined Feb 10, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 2033 Military Spouse Hiring ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · Joined Oct 3, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3773 PROTECT Act of 2025Native Americans · Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 3699 Energy Choice ActProhibits states and localities from banning energy sources or types. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · Joined Oct 24, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 3495 Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · Joined Sep 8, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3654 TERRA ActModifies federal policies or programs affecting Native American lands or tribes. AI-readNative Americans · Introduced May 29, 2025 · Joined Oct 3, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 801 Charitable ActTaxation · Introduced May 29, 2025 · Joined Apr 28, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3485 To amend the Small Business Act to eliminate certain requirements relating to the award of construction subcontracts within the county or State of performance.Commerce · Introduced May 19, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 3453 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead ActModifies requirements for charter school teacher leadership roles. AI-readEducation · Introduced May 15, 2025 · Joined Sep 3, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 2462 Black Vulture Relief ActAllows livestock producers to take black vultures to protect livestock. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced May 13, 2025 · Joined May 1, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 2725 Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 2126 FOCA Act of 2025Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · Joined Apr 7, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1422 Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025Imposes sanctions on foreign persons involved in Iran's petroleum sector and related transactions. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · Joined Sep 15, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.Res. 262 Establishing the Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels.Congress · Introduced Mar 27, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1723 Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025Modifies labor law application to tribal governments and tribal enterprises. AI-readNative Americans · Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Original cosponsor Out of committee
• H.R. 979 AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025Requires the Department of Transportation to mandate AM radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Joined Feb 26, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 2102 Major Richard Star ActHonors Major Richard Star with a commemorative designation or benefit. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Joined Mar 21, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2098 Deliver for Democracy ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 2130 Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025Enables tribal members to own homes on tribal trust land. AI-readNative Americans · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Original cosponsor Out of committee
• H.R. 1702 JUDGES Act of 2025Modifies federal judicial appointments, compensation, or administration procedures. AI-readLaw · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Joined Mar 4, 2025 Out of committee
• H.Res. 206 Recognizing the importance of stepped-up basis under section 1014 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses.Taxation · Introduced Mar 10, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1919 Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActProhibits Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currency or offering retail accounts. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Joined Mar 10, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 1663 VSAFE Act of 2025Modifies benefits, services, or eligibility requirements for military service members or veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · Original cosponsor Passed a chamber
• H.R. 1262 Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance ActExpands FDA authority for pediatric disease research and reauthorizes pediatric research funding through 2027. AI-readHealth · Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · Joined Mar 25, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 1418 Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025Native Americans · Introduced Feb 18, 2025 · Joined Feb 24, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 842 Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage ActAllows Medicare coverage for FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests. AI-readHealth · Introduced Feb 14, 2025 · Joined May 5, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 909 Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025Directs federal fraud penalties to Crime Victims Fund through 2029. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · Joined Mar 10, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.Con.Res. 12 Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1131 Family Farm and Small Business Exemption ActEducation · Introduced Feb 7, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 516 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.Taxation · Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · Joined May 14, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 703 Main Street Tax Certainty ActTaxation · Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 662 Promoting Domestic Energy Production ActTaxation · Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 452 Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal ActAwards Congressional Gold Medals to 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team members. AI-readSports and Recreation · Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · Original cosponsor Became law
• H.R. 425 Repealing Big Brother Overreach ActRepeals the Corporate Transparency Act requiring beneficial ownership reporting to Treasury. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · Joined Jan 16, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 21 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActRequires specific medical care for infants born alive after abortion attempts and establishes criminal penalties. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Joined Jan 13, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 38 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025Allows concealed handgun carry across state lines under federal framework. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 3, 2025 · Original cosponsor Out of committee