Congressman Tom Cole introduced legislation to reaffirm tribal trust land agreements, addressing uncertainties from a 2009 Supreme Court decision.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) has introduced the Tribal Trust Land Reaffirmation Act, aiming to address uncertainties created by the Supreme Court's 2009 Carcieri v. Salazar decision. This legislation seeks to reaffirm that all land placed into trust for federally recognized tribes by the Department of the Interior is regarded as trust land.
Cole and co-sponsors, including Reps. Betty McCollum, Mike Rogers, and Jared Huffman, emphasize the importance of this bill in restoring stability for tribal nations. They argue the legislation will alleviate legal burdens, enhance self-governance, and promote economic opportunities for tribes affected by the Carcieri ruling.
The Act comes in response to the historical challenges faced by Native American tribes resulting from past U.S. policies, which have impacted their land rights and economic development. By reaffirming trust land status, the legislation aims to assert tribal sovereignty and mitigate ongoing legal disputes over land ownership.
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Tom Cole Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Tom Cole is worth $8.4M, as of September 15th, 2025. This is the 122nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Cole has approximately $770.8K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Tom Cole Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tom Cole:
- H.R.5257: To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust.
- H.R.2827: To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes.
- H.R.1968: Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
- H.R.723: Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025
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Tom Cole Fundraising
Tom Cole recently disclosed $862.7K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 54th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 62.0% came from individual donors.
Cole disclosed $425.7K of spending. This was the 107th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Cole disclosed $2.5M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 119th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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