Cole Votes to Protect the United States from Foreign Threats

Voted to renew FISA Section 702 counterterrorism surveillance authority.

“Today, the United States House of Representatives made it very clear: our intelligence agencies are prepared and will not allow terrorists or our adversaries to win”

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Cole Remembers the Oklahoma City Bombing on the 31st Anniversary

Remembered Oklahoma City Bombing victims on 31st anniversary.

“On April 19, 1995, the worst act of domestic terrorism in our nation’s history took place at the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Today marks thirty-one years since that tragic and memorable day.”

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Cole Votes in Favor of the Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act to End Senate Democrat Chaos

Voted to end DHS shutdown and criticized Senate Democrats for blocking funding.

“Every additional day Democrat leadership allows their shutdown to continue represents more lost paychecks, more airport delays for travelers, more risks to the homeland, and weakened readiness across our national security operations.”

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Cole Congratulates New Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin

Congratulated Markwayne Mullin on confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security.

“Congratulations to my friend, Markwayne Mullin, on his confirmation to lead DHS. During this time when our nation faces so many threats both at home and abroad, there is no one I trust more to keep our country safe. I truly have no doubt he is the right man for the job”

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Cole Attends American Indian and Alaska Native Public Witness Hearing

Attended House Appropriations hearing on American Indian and Alaska Native issues.

“As a member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma and the longest serving Native American in the House, I am resolute in my commitment to ensure tribal issues are not forgotten in this Chamber and in my Committee.”

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Cole Congratulates Senator Markwayne Mullin on DHS Nomination

Praised Senator Markwayne Mullin's nomination as Department of Homeland Security Secretary.

“Service to the country is one of the highest callings in public life. I am proud to see my congressional colleague, friend, and fellow Native American, Senator Markwayne Mullin, receive this well-deserved nomination to serve as President Trump’s Secretary of Homeland Security.”

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Cole Statement on House Vote to End Democrat Shutdown and Fully Fund Homeland Security

Legislation to fully fund Department of Homeland Security passed the House.

“The Constitution places the safety and security of the American people at the center of the federal government’s responsibilities. It is a duty I don’t take lightly”

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Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Considers Cole Legislation

Advocated for H.R. 2827 resolving land claim for Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.

“As a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma and the longest serving Native American in the House, I am resolute in my commitment to ensure tribal issues are heard in this chamber. That commitment is what brought me to advocate for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma in the Subcommittee hearing today”

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Cole Statement on Strikes in Iran

Praised Trump administration's military strikes on Iran as necessary against state sponsor of terror.

“May God protect our troops and the innocent Iranian people – and once again – as He so often has, bless America”

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Cole Reacts to President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Praised President Trump's State of the Union address and first-year accomplishments on border security and national defense.

“Throughout the first year of President Trump’s term as the 47th President of the United States, the President has delivered on the mandate of the American people and truly ushered in the golden age. Tonight, President Trump delivered a powerful speech that illustrated just that”

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Cole Introduces Legislation to Aid Tribal Police in Searching for Missing Children

Introduced bill to grant U.S. Marshal Service authority to assist tribal law enforcement with missing children searches.

“For far too long, predators have preyed on vulnerable children in Indian Country at alarming rates. Yet, Tribal law enforcement still faces obstacles and limitations when it comes to holding these predators accountable”

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Cole, Davids Introduce Legislation to Investigate History of Indian Boarding Schools

Introduced legislation to investigate Indian boarding school policies and their long-term effects.

“For years, Indian boarding schools forcibly removed Native children from their families, stripped them of their heritage, and, in many cases, took their lives. Yet, for far too long, little has been known about these Indian boarding schools, and these stories have been kept in the shadows. This silence cannot go on.”

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Cole Introduces the Medical Student Education Authorization Act

Introduced bill to authorize Medical Student Education Program through fiscal year 2028.

“Data shows that medical students and residents often decide to practice in the same community where they completed their training.”

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Cole Re-Votes in Favor of Five Full-Year Funding Bills to Restore Government Stability

Voted for FY 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act with two-week DHS continuing resolution.

“Months of bipartisan, bicameral work produced a final funding agreement, and the House stood by it. When that deal was altered at the last minute in the Senate and the government was disrupted, we didn’t walk away. Instead, we stepped up again. That is what responsible governance looks like”

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Cole Votes in Favor of Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education; Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; and Homeland Security Appropriations Packages

Voted for 2026 consolidated appropriations bills for defense, health, transportation, and homeland security.

“Over the past 250 years in America, we have created the greatest volunteer military in the world, made significant medical advances through biomedical research, improved transportation through the Interstate Highway System, and transformed security preparedness across all domains.”

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Cole Votes in Favor of Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2026

Voted for two-bill appropriations package covering financial services and national security.

“Congress is maintaining momentum on full-year government funding. President Trump signed the first three appropriations bills into law in November. Then, last Thursday, the House passed a package of three more funding bills. Now, today, we added two more bills to that tally”

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Delivering Wins to American Communities

Announced progress on full-year government appropriations bills advancing through Congress.

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Cole Votes in Favor of Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026

Voted for three-bill appropriations package covering Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water, and Interior.

“In November, President Trump set the tone by signing our first three-bill appropriations package into law. Now, today, in the House of Representatives, we built on that momentum”

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Cole Announces New Defense Fellow on D.C. Office Staff

Announced addition of Major Nate Horne as defense fellow to congressional office staff.

“I am delighted to welcome Nate to my team and look forward to utilizing his knowledge and experience on defense related matters”

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Cole Votes in Favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act

Voted for Republican health care bill to lower premiums and reform the Affordable Care Act.

“The underlying issue here is this: the Affordable Care Act is not affordable”

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Cole Votes in Favor of National Defense Authorization Act

Voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act authorizing $900.6 billion.

“Peace through strength. This is a concept that has long been the foundation of American foreign policy.”

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Cole Announces 2026 Military Academy Nominations

Announced 2026 military academy nominations for Oklahoma's Fourth District.

“The want to serve our country in uniform is deserving of all our respect”

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Cole Votes to Reopen the Government

Voted to reopen government after 43-day shutdown.

“History reminds us that shutdowns never change the outcome — only the cost paid by the American people. This Democrat-led crisis proved just that. Minority Leaders Jeffries and Schumer have inflicted real pain across the nation for weeks. And for what?”

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Cole Statement on the Passing of Former Vice President Dick Cheney

Issued statement honoring former Vice President Dick Cheney following his death.

“I extend my deepest sympathy to Vice President Cheney’s beloved and brilliant wife, Lynn, and to the entire Cheney family. They have lost a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Additionally, America has lost a great patriot who championed American exceptionalism at home and on the world stage.”

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Cole Attends Turning Point USA Event at the University of Oklahoma

Attended Turning Point USA event at University of Oklahoma honoring civil discourse and free speech.

“Charlie Kirk truly believed in the importance of civil discourse and public debate. When Charlie visited college campuses, he was there to respectfully engage with students - no matter their political views – and find mutual understanding with one another.”

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