Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04), vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, was recently inducted into the National Service Hall of Fame by Voices for National Service for his longstanding support of AmeriCorps and Americorps Seniors.
“I am greatly honored to be inducted into the National Service Hall of Fame by Voices for National Service,” Cole said. “From helping disadvantaged youth, responding to natural disasters, improving health services and much more, most Americans’ lives have been touched by those who selflessly donate their time and resources to serve for National Service organizations.
From fiscal years 20152023 during Cole’s leadership of the House Appropriations Subcommittee, he was responsible for funding the Corporation for National Community Service, AmeriCorps State and National Grants received a 66.08% funding increase, the National Civilian Community Corps received a 25.78% funding increase and the National Senior Service Corps received a 17.22% funding increase.
Cole also co-led the CORPS Act in the 117th Congress, which would have increased the number of AmeriCorps positions available to assist in the COVID-19 pandemic recovery by increasing living stipends and allowing more Americans to serve through the fiscal year.
