Rep. Tom Cole Advocates for Clean Continuing Resolution to Fund Government

Support for HR 5371

• 🎯 Rep. Tom Cole is advocating for the passage of HR 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act of 2026.
• 🏛️ He emphasizes the fundamental responsibility of Congress to fund the government and keep it operational.

Appropriations Process Progress

• 📈 The House Appropriations Committee has worked diligently on fiscal year 2026 responsibilities, producing all 12 regular appropriation bills out of committee.
• 🤝 Three appropriation bills have already passed the House floor, and conference on a three-bill package covering military construction, veterans affairs, agriculture, and the legislative branch is underway.
• ⏳ This process marks the first conference on major appropriations legislation in nearly a decade, aiming to restore regular order.

The Continuing Resolution (CR)

• 🗓️ The proposed Continuing Resolution is a clean, short-term stop-gap measure extending funding until November 21st.
• 🚫 It contains no poison pills or partisan riders, ensuring essential security measures for all three branches of government.
• 💡 The CR is designed to protect the progress made on FY26 appropriations and allow negotiations to continue in good faith.

Call for Bipartisanship

• 🇺🇸 Cole urges support for the CR, stating that any other vote would be reckless for both parties and the nation.
• 🗣️ He highlights that Republicans and Democrats are more effective and the country is better off when they negotiate and work together.
• ✅ Passing this CR is presented as the responsible path to keep the government funded, support military and defense needs, veterans, and critical constituent services.