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Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 275
Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 875
Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 186
Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted no on HR 1526
Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 1526
Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 2255
Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 2240
Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HRES 516
Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 859
Representative Tom Cole (4)
US United States Representative since 3 months
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Voted yes on HR 1402
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Tom Cole, born on April 28, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a Republican politician representing Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. A fifth-generation Oklahoman and an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, Cole has been a prominent advocate for Native American issues and a leader in promoting biomedical research. He is recognized for his support of a strong national defense and his commitment to taxpayers and small businesses. In 2024, Cole became the first Native American and the first Oklahoman to chair the House Appropriations Committee.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in History from Grinnell College, 1971
- Master of Arts in British History from Yale University, 1974
- Ph.D. in 19th Century British History from the University of Oklahoma, 1984
Cole was also a Thomas J. Watson Fellow and a Fulbright Fellow at the University of London.
Political Experience
- Oklahoma State Senate: Served from 1988 to 1991.
- Secretary of State of Oklahoma: Appointed in 1995, serving until 1999.
- U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 2002, currently serving his twelfth term representing Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District.
- Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee: Appointed in April 2024, becoming the first Native American and Oklahoman to hold this position.
- Chairman of the House Rules Committee: Served from January 2023 to April 2024.
- Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee: Held the position from 2006 to 2008.
Throughout his career, Cole has been a tireless advocate for Native American communities, emphasizing the importance of tribal sovereignty and the federal government's trust responsibilities.
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