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February 28, 2026

Washington, D.C. – House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the following statement in support of President Trump’s launch of Operation Epic Fury against the Iranian regime – the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism – which has long brutally suppressed and executed its own people – while exporting violence across the globe:
 


February 27, 2026
Washington, D.C. – ICYMI: This week, President Trump delivered a historic State of the Union address, sharing the positive impact renewed leadership in the White House has had on our nation. Our Commander in Chief presented his vision for a strong America – a nation that has not yet reached its peak. 

February 25, 2026
Washington, D.C. – This week, the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), hosted a hearing with the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) President and CEO, Damon Wilson. The hearing provided Appropriators the opportunity to give serious attention to, and rigorous oversight of, the programs funded in the NSRP bill, as well as support the Trump Administration's America First foreign policy. The National Endowment for Democracy, founded by President Ronald Reagan, is a critical tool to advance U.S. foreign policy priorities around the world and support those fighting for freedom under authoritarian regimes in Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. 

February 25, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released guidance for Fiscal Year 2027 programmatic, language, and Community Project Funding requests. Chairman Cole said in a dear colleague to Members, I am pleased to announce the beginning of the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. On Wednesday, February 25, Members may begin submitting programmatic and language requests and Community Project Funding requests for the upcoming year.