WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the full House Republican Conference ratified him as Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee: "I am proud to announce that I was ratified by the House Republican Conference this morning as the new Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. "I would like to thank the Conference for their support and e  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after being selected by the House Republican Steering Committee to be the next Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee. Tomorrow morning, the House Republican Conference will vote to ratify him as the new Chairman. "I am honored to be chosen by the Republican Steering Committee to succeed Congresswoman Kay Grange  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on April 10, 2024: * * * Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after Congressman Tom Cole's (OK-04) appointment to become chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations. The Republican Steering Committee unanimously endorsed Chairman Cole late Tuesday night, with the GOP Conference ratifying it this morning. "I'd like to congratulate my fellow Oklahoman and long-time friend, Tom  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: At today's House Financial Services Committee hearing, Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) highlighted the detrimental effects of the SEC's climate disclosure rule. On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the Climate Rule, introducing sweeping changes to existing disclosure obligations for public companies. Despite modifications made to the initial proposal, th  more