Rep. Tom Cole Advocacy for General Aviation Recognized by NBAA

Saturday, April 13, 2024

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) expresses its approval of the selection of Rep. Tom Cole (R-4-OK) as the chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee. He takes over from Rep. Kay Granger (R-12-TX), who will continue her service on the committee as chairwoman emeritus.

During his extensive tenure of over two decades in Congress, Cole has consistently supported the general aviation (GA) community on various significant matters. This includes his advocacy for the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization measure by the House in July 2023.

“Rep. Cole has been a steadfast advocate for the vital role of GA and business aviation in facilitating a strong national aviation network,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We congratulate him on his appointment to lead the House Appropriations Committee and look forward to working with him in the months ahead.”

Cole has been a member of the House Appropriations Committee since 2009. Before assuming the role of committee chair, he served as vice chair and also chaired the House Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee. Oklahoma, Cole’s home state, boasts over 100 public-use airports. These airports play a crucial role in supporting thousands of jobs and generating hundreds of millions in total annual economic activity and investment.

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