Rep. Tom Cole, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Tom Cole, U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) addressed severe food distribution shortages affecting Tribal and elderly communities during a joint hearing of the House Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee and the House Agriculture Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture Subcommittee.
“For months, people have been left without food and resources to rely on. Missed and delayed deliveries, empty shelves, and bare warehouses, all of which are leaving communities hungry, have become commonplace as a result of the decisions made by the USDA. Yet, the Department has neglected to implement a permanent fix or establish a timeline for effective operations to resume,” said Congressman Cole. “This is unacceptable. As a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation of Oklahoma, I am resolute in my commitment to ensuring Tribes across our nation are heard, and with this hearing today, we are making certain that happens.”
For further details on Congressman Cole’s remarks as prepared for delivery, click here.
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