WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Engages House Committee Chairs, Urges Coordination Washington, D.C. - Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released a series of letters sent to committee chairs across the conference, urging coordination and a review of legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. To strengthen oversight and effective governance, he champi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Introduces Bill to Prevent Trafficking in Government Contracts WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025 to close gaps in federal rules that allow human trafficking to persist in government contracting while strengthening agency oversight, accountability, and reporting requirements. Senators Amy   more