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As penned in the Declaration of Independence, our forefathers founded America with the strong belief that individuals are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” Among those is the right to life, which influences my commitment to protecting the most vulnerable, including the unborn. 

Since entering Congress, protection of life has been one of my highest priorities. Throughout my service in the U.S. House of Representatives, I have voted in support of life and currently have a 100 percent pro-life voting record. In the days ahead, I will continue to defend the sanctity of life with every vote I cast. 

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Susan B. Anthony List Applauds Cole’s Pro-Life Record

January 24, 2020 Press Release
Norman, OK – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) List applauded Cole’s pro-life record during the 116th Congress, rating his record with the highest rank of “A” on the Susan B. Anthony National Pro-Life Scorecard.

Oklahoman: Cole effort to preserve 'conscience' rule fails

June 14, 2019 News Stories
The U.S. House rejected an amendment by Rep. Tom Cole that would have preserved the “conscience protections” for health care providers who don’t want to perform certain procedures, including abortion.

First FY 2020 Appropriations Bill Reported Out of Committee

May 8, 2019 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Full Committee met to consider the fiscal year 2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee’s appropriations bill.

A Misused Majority

April 16, 2019 Weekly Columns
It’s now been more than 100 days since Democrats have held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. And from day one, House Democrats have misused that majority by playing political games, casting show votes and embracing radical ideas—instead of working in a bipartisan manner to craft legislation that can realistically become law in divided government.

Cole Signs Discharge Petition to Allow Vote on Pro-Life Legislation

April 2, 2019 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) today signed a discharge petition led by Republican Whip Steve Scalise calling for a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

80 Members of the House of Representatives Introduce the Conscience Protection Act

April 1, 2019 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) joined with 80 Members of the House of Representatives in introducing the Conscience Protection Act on Monday, April 1, 2019. The Conscience Protection Act amends the Public Health Service Act to prevent government at the local, state, or federal level from discriminatory practices and penalization of health care providers that do not participate in highly controversial abortion services.

Defending Life

April 1, 2019 Weekly Columns

As penned in the Declaration of Independence, our forefathers founded this nation with the strong belief that individuals are “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights.” Among those is the right to life, which influences my commitment to protecting the most vulnerable, including the unborn.

Appropriations Committee Releases the Fiscal Year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Funding Bill

June 14, 2018 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation includes funding for programs within the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and other related agencies, including the Social Security Administration.
 

Cole Op-Ed in The Hill: Title X funding changes will protect our families

June 6, 2018 Weekly Columns
Our Declaration of Independence boldly states that each of us is endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, and first among these is the right to life itself. I have always read that powerful statement to include the right of the unborn to life, and throughout my many years of political service, I have striven to be a champion for unborn children and vulnerable minors.

Cole Statement on HHS Proposal on Title X Funding Regulations

May 18, 2018 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), Chairman of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar announced updated HHS regulations regarding Title X funding.
                                                                                                                                                       

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