Cole clinches Steering endorsement for Appropriations chair

Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole moves into power position as chair of House Appropriations Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma's Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) is set to begin a new role as the new chair of the House Appropriations Committee. House Rules Committee Chairman Tom Cole (D-Okla.) speaks during a business meeting to discuss H.J. Res. 44 for “Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces,” on Monday, June 12, 2023. Republican Tom Cole ran unopposed for the seat after Kay Granger (R-Texas) announced she was stepping do…

Rep. Cole to Chair House Appropriations Committee

On Tuesday night, the House GOP Steering Committee elected Rep. Tom Cole to replace outgoing Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger, with his appointment set to be confirmed on Wednesday.

Rep. Tom Cole Tapped to Lead House Appropriations Committee

Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) is likely to be the new chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee after being approved by the GOP Steering Committee on April 9. Mr. Cole will succeed Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) who announced last month she was stepping down as chair following the House’s passing of a $1.2 trillion bill to fund most of the government. As the new head of the committee, Mr. Cole will step down as chairman of the House Rules Co…

Rep. Tom Cole poised to become first Oklahoman to chair House Appropriations Committee

If confirmed, Rep. Tom Cole will be the first Oklahoman to ever serve in the post.

Rep. Tom Cole selected as House Appropriations Committee chairman

Rep. Tom Cole will take on a new title on Wednesday after he was selected as the next chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.

Cole clinches Steering endorsement for Appropriations chair