Tom
Cole

Cole has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Federal appropriations process should produce enacted spending lawCole has sponsored multiple appropriations measures that were enacted into law, including the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (HR.1968), the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (HR.7148), the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (HR.9747), the American Relief Act, 2025 (HR.10545), the Continuing Appropriations Act covering agriculture, the legislative branch, and military construction (HR.5371), and a minibus covering commerce, justice, science, energy, water, and the interior (HR.6938).
• 02
  Indian land disputes warrant legislative resolutionCole has reintroduced HR.2827, legislation described as providing for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes. The bill has been reintroduced across multiple Congresses and is currently in committee, reflecting a sustained legislative focus on resolving outstanding tribal land claims through federal statutory action.
• 03
  Federal role in election administration should be definedCole has sponsored HR.723, the Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025, a bill that has been reintroduced and is currently in committee. The legislation addresses federal standards or protections related to the administration of American elections.
• 04
  Medical student education funding merits federal authorizationCole has sponsored HR.5428, the Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2025, a reintroduced bill currently in committee. The legislation would establish or extend federal authorization for funding directed at medical student education programs.
• 05
  House floor amendments used to shape legislationCole introduced HAMDT.215, which was agreed to by a recorded vote of 218–207, and HAMDT.612, which was agreed to by voice vote, both during the 118th Congress. These floor amendments reflect Cole's use of the amendment process as a mechanism for modifying legislation at the full House level.