Bipartisan legislation introduced earlier this month by U.S. Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Tom Cole (R-OK) would repeal outdated and discriminatory laws against Native Americans. “It’s no secret, America’s past is flawed,” Rep. Johnson said. “We have come a long Read more…
The U.S. House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on May 4 marked up, amended and passed a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Tom Cole (R-OK) that would expand the VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) program to tribal colleges Read more…
A bipartisan resolution sponsored on May 4 by U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) would designate May 5, 2021 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. “We must continue to take up the banner Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) joined several Republican colleagues on the U.S. House Appropriations Committee in seeking an update from Vice President Kamala Harris on the results of the Biden administration’s 60-day pause and review of border wall construction contracts Read more…
Healthcare access and outcomes for new and expecting mothers living in America’s rural communities would be improved under newly introduced bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA). “Rural moms deserve the same standard of care as their urban Read more…
U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in calling on congressional leaders to make permanent expanded coverage of Medicare telehealth services. “Specifically, immediate action to permanently waive geographic restrictions for originating sites, authorize health Read more…
Unallocated federal funds from the Provider Relief Fund should be distributed to senior living facilities for the purchase of COVID-19 tests and personal protective equipment, according to U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN). “While COVID-19 has impacted countless Americans, our senior Read more…
Amid ongoing trade negotiations, U.S. Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) joined a bipartisan group of more than 30 colleagues in urging the Trump administration to prioritize a reduction in India’s tariffs on American pecans. “As you continue discussions with Prime Minister Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on Sept. 17 introduced bipartisan legislation to create grants for states, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and civic education researchers to bolster and expand access to American civics and history education. “I am proud to Read more…
U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) led more than two dozen colleagues in requesting that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide COVID-19 relief funds to America’s wheat growers impacted by price fluctuations during the pandemic. “COVID-19 and other factors outside Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) recently introduced a bipartisan bill that aims to ensure the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides culturally appropriate mental health care to Native American military veterans. “I am proud to join my colleagues in Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on July 21 adopted a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) to expand benefits available under the TRICARE Extended Health Care Option (ECHO) program as part of the upcoming fiscal year FY Read more…
Before Congress breaks for August recess, U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and a bipartisan contingent of 11 lawmakers called for congressional action on legislation to address the crisis of America’s missing and murdered indigenous women. “Each of our congressional districts Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to unveil a bill that would establish limits on the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). “The legislation brings back to Congress the authority to deploy forces Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on July 8 applauded U.S. President Donald Trump’s proclamation recognizing a 1970 speech by former President Richard Nixon that led to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) being signed into law in 1975. Read more…
U.S. Reps. Tom Cole (R-OK), Steve Womack (R-AR), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) are among dozens of original GOP cosponsors who on June 18 unveiled a bicameral bill to improve and reform the nation’s policing practices, accountability and transparency. “I firmly Read more…
U.S. House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) led almost 60 Republican members in urging the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to implement additional reforms that would expedite the royalty relief process for the U.S. energy sector and help protect Read more…
The safe harbor provision of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was implemented under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, should be extended until the federal government issues final guidance, according to U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI). Read more…
U.S. Reps. Tom Cole (R-OK) and Don Bacon (R-NE) on May 8 introduced the bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to strengthen the healthcare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. “As we continue to monitor and combat the spread of COVID-19 and Read more…
U.S. Reps. Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Tom Cole (R-OK) are among two dozen congressional members who requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) quickly provide them with its findings into an investigation around the nation’s beef pricing market. “The Read more…
U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) recently led an Oklahoma congressional delegation in requesting that publicly owned hospitals be deemed eligible for financial assistance programs under the recently signed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “It is imperative that Read more…
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX), Bill Flores (R-TX), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ron Estes (R-KS), and Tom Cole (R-OK) support bipartisan, bicameral legislation to appropriate $3 billion for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) account. “This Read more…
As Congress considers another pandemic relief package and debates what should be included in the measure, Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), U.S. House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX), and U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on April 7 said Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) and two of his Republican home-state colleagues urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continue granting relief to small refineries in accordance with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “It has been reported that the EPA Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on March 9 sponsored bipartisan legislation to expand benefits available under the TRICARE Extended Care Health Option (ECHO) program for families of active-duty U.S. military service members. “Since military service can mean frequent moves, we Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to expedite and streamline the deployment of affordable broadband service on America’s tribal lands, less than half of which have access to fixed broadband service, according to the Federal Communications Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on Feb. 13 introduced a bipartisan bill to standardize payment of hazardous duty incentive pay for members of the reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces. “I am proud to join in introducing bipartisan legislation Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on Jan. 15 applauded a final rule released by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to revise and update its regulations interpreting joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act. “I am very pleased Read more…
U.S. Reps. Tom Cole (R-OK), Frank Lucas (R-OK), and the entire Oklahoma congressional delegation this week offered unanimous support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) signed by the president and foreign leaders more than a year ago. “I am proud Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) last week praised recent federal actions to stem the tide of missing and murdered Native Americans. “I am very encouraged that the Trump administration is prioritizing solutions to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on Nov. 18 introduced the bipartisan Indian Buffalo Management Act of 2019 aimed at growing once-robust buffalo herds on tribal lands. “It is important that we create this permanent buffalo restoration and management program so Read more…
U.S. Reps. Tom Cole (R-OK) and John Katko (R-NY) on Nov. 12 introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and expand federal funding for family and domestic violence programs. Reps. Cole and Katko cosponsored the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) is leading an effort in Congress to recognize the contributions Native Americans have made to the nation by introducing a resolution to designate November as National Native American Heritage Month. “As Americans, it is important Read more…
Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) on Oct. 18 sponsored a resolution that would permit all members of Congress to access the impeachment proceedings involving U.S. President Donald Trump. “The stakes are too high for Chairman Schiff and Speaker Pelosi’s impeachment Read more…
U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) is the lead original cosponsor of a bipartisan bill to modify the taxation of unearned income for certain U.S. children and youth. Rep. Estes on Oct. 17 introduced the Tax Fairness for Youth Act of Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) on Sept. 26 cosponsored bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would authorize certain U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grants to build new nursing homes on tribal lands for America’s military veterans. “I am proud to join Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL), who has served in Congress since 2013, is the newest co-chair of the Congressional Pre-K Caucus. “I’m excited to join this bipartisan group of members to co-chair this important caucus and support early education for Read more…
U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA), Paul Cook (R-CA), and Tom Cole (R-OK) are original cosponsors of a newly introduced bipartisan bill to require federal law enforcement agencies to report on cases of missing or murdered Native American Indians. The lawmakers Read more…
U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Bob Latta (R-OH) on Sept. 9 introduced bipartisan legislation to end maternity care deserts by improving obstetric care in rural areas across the United States. “The rising number of women dying due to pregnancy-related Read more…
U.S. Rep. Billy Long (R-MO) on Sept. 9 helped push the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2019 through the U.S. House of Representatives, which approved the bipartisan bill on a 295-114 vote. “I am pleased to join with my colleagues Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) and U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) recently traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border to ascertain how much federal funding is needed to deal with the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis there. Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation that would make early childhood education eligible as community service under the Federal Work-Study Program. “As the Federal Work-Study Program is currently administered, vital early education jobs do not qualify for Read more…
U.S. Reps. Tom Cole (R-OK), Ron Estes (R-KS), and Frank Lucas (R-OK) cited the benefits and some continuing concerns after the July 25 passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019. “While no one Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) is cosponsoring bipartisan, bicameral legislation to improve protections for sacred Native American cultural heritage. “I am proud to join with my colleagues in the introduction of the STOP Act, which would preserve and safeguard the Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) is the lead original cosponsor of a bipartisan bill that aims to erect a memorial for journalists in the nation’s capital. “Throughout our nation’s history, members of the press have gone to great lengths to Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) wants to acknowledge the contributions of America’s addiction professionals in helping to stem the nation’s opioid crisis. “As a representative from one of the states hit hardest by the opioid crisis, I know how critical Read more…
U.S. Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS) on May 16 cosponsored a bipartisan bill that would treat certain payments made by Indian tribal governments as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax, which is a tax on a child’s unearned investment Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK) applauded recent action by the U.S. House of Representatives authorizing his bill to put national lands into a trust for America’s Indian tribes. The House on May 15 approved H.R. 375 by a 323-96 vote, Read more…
U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) on May 7 sponsored legislation that would require the administration to more efficiently develop domestic sources of minerals of strategic and critical importance to the economic, national security and manufacturing competitiveness of the United States. Read more…
Women in America shouldn’t be paid less than men, U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) said on Wednesday when she unveiled the WAGE Equity Act with 48 original cosponsors, all of them Republicans. “The WAGE Equity Act is a prime example Read more…