{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://cole.house.gov/media/press-releases/cole-votes-counter-adversaries-reinforce-security-and-advance-america-first", "Cole Votes to Counter Adversaries, Reinforce Security, and Advance America First Diplomacy", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "House", "OK", "Tom Cole", "C001053", "cole.house.gov", "cole", "https://cole.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: Olivia Porcaro 202-225-6165\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) voted in favor of H.R.8595, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for the Fiscal Year 2027. This legislation acts to maintain robust funding for our allies, counters our adversaries, and supports President Trump\u2019s vision to refocus and realign foreign policy to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous. After voting in favor of the legislation, Congressman Cole released the following statement:\n\n\u201cTrue leadership isn't merely declared \u2013 it is upheld through the choices we make, the priorities we fund, and the resolve we show in putting America first and protecting our national interests. This legislation reflects that philosophy by replacing the drift of previous administrations with direction and ensuring our investments bolster U.S. security, influence, and prosperity. President Trump has made clear that our nation will lead with purpose and confidence \u2013 both at home and on the world stage. The Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee Chairman D\u00edaz-Balart answered that call with legislation that prioritizes strength over symbolism, strategy over bureaucracy, and results over rhetoric. It directs resources to the highest-impact national security and economic priorities by reinforcing our alliances, pushing back decisively against adversaries like Communist China, and confronting illicit actors and transnational networks. It also eliminates billions in unnecessary spending because great nations are defined not by how much they spend, but by how wisely they invest. Today's passage demonstrates Article I in action \u2013 where the power of the purse strengthens America's security, advances our values, and ensures a stronger future,\u201d said Congressman Cole.\n\nKey Provisions in the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2027\n\nChampions America First foreign policy by redefining foreign assistance to promote self-sufficiency, bolster economic growth and stability, and protect United States national security.\n\nCodifies President Trump\u2019s executive orders to ensure no wasteful spending on DEI or woke programs, climate change mandates, or radical gender ideologies.\n\nPrioritizes funds and policies to combat the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs into the United States.\n\nMaintains all long-standing pro-life protections.\n\nAllows only the American flag and other official flags to be flown over United States embassies or consulates.\n\nHolds foreign governments accountable for persecuting people of faith.\n\nProvides unwavering support for Israel.\n\nIncludes Foreign Military Assistance for Taiwan and the Philippines.\n\nDenies the Chinese Communist Party access to U.S. backed resources.\n\nProhibits funds to the Taliban.\n\nPrioritizes fiscal sanity and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse by strategically investing in partners to help them achieve long-term goals in the interest of United States national security.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://cole.house.gov/media/press-releases/cole-votes-counter-adversaries-reinforce-security-and-advance-america-first"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9204309899359941, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}