As the 116th Congress takes hold, Congressman Tom Cole will serve as the Ranking Member for the House Rules Committee. Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy named Cole to the role. Every piece of legislation must pass through the Rules Committee.
“Going into the new Congress, I am honored to serve as Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee,” said Cole. “I am grateful to Leader McCarthy for appointing me to serve in this key role on behalf of House Republicans and entrusting me to lead. While divided government is challenging, the American people are still counting on Congress to govern. Without question, the Rules Committee is an essential piece in the process of fulfilling that duty effectively. In my new role, I look forward to continuing to serve on the Rules panel and working with my colleagues to ensure Republicans remain heard and influential.”
Prior to this appointment, Cole has served numerous stints on the House Rules Committee. He first served as a member from 2004 to 2006; he was then reappointed in 2013 during the 113th Congress and has remained on the panel during each consecutive Congress. Since 2017, he has served as Vice Chairman of the committee.
