FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthyJuly 30, 2026 Cotton to Lutnick: Combat Communist China’s AI Diffusion Strategy WASHINGTON — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick encouraging a proactive, coordinated, multipronged approach to combat Communist China’s AI diffusion strategy and ensure lasting U.S. AI dominance, both domestically and globally. The letter follows recent concerns about increased American reliance on Chinese AI... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthy  July 28, 2026 Cotton Statement on Jay Clayton’s Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence WASHINGTON — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement after Walter “Jay” Clayton III was confirmed by the Senate as Director of National Intelligence: “Jay Clayton is a highly qualified nominee with a deep experience combatting a wide range of... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthy July 27, 2026 Cotton to McMahon: Investigate Chinese Investments in American Universities WASHINGTON — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon encouraging additional scrutiny of Chinese investments in American universities which allow Communist China to advance their interests while undermining American innovation and national security. In part, Senator Cotton wrote: “I commend... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthyJuly 23, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Close Tax Loopholes Exploited by Far-Left Terrorist Organizations Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced legislation to eliminate tax loopholes exploited by far-left terrorist organizations. Under current law, a charity can collect tax-deductible donations and hand the money to a group that isn’t a charity at all, which allows far-left radical groups—like the Palestinian... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthy July 21, 2026 Senate Intelligence Committee Advances Clayton Nomination Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement after the committee voted 9-8 to report with a favorable recommendation Walter “Jay” Clayton III’s nomination to be Director of National Intelligence: “Jay Clayton is a highly qualified nominee with a deep experience... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthyJuly 21, 2026 Cotton to Pulte: Chinese Investment in Brazil Agriculture Threatens Arkansas Farmers Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte requesting an update on Chinese investments in Brazil’s agriculture sector. Communist China’s investment in global agriculture attempts to bypass the American supply chain, threatening Arkansas farmers and food... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601 July 16, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Expand Employment Opportunities for Disabled Arkansans Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday introduced legislation to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities aged 18 years or older. The Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act would enable anyone over the age of 18 to participate in a 14(c) program. 14(c) programs are meant... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601July 14, 2026 Cotton, Moreno to Trump, Rubio: Support De La Espriella in his Transition to Power Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanking them for their recognition of President-elect of Colombia Abelardo de la Espriella and encouraging the administration to name a U.S. delegation to attend his... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601June 30, 2026 Cotton Statement Following Supreme Court Ruling on Banning Men from Women’s Sports Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released a statement following the Supreme Court ruling banning men from women’s sports: “Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of common sense—women’s sports are for women, not for men. Arkansas was one of the first states to push back on this madness and I’m glad the Supreme Court... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601 June 25, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Chinese-Made Medical Devices Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday introduced legislation to combat the cybersecurity risk posed by Communist Chinese-made medical devices. The Countering Chinese Cyberthreats for Patients (Countering CCP) Act would direct the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to review and recall these devices to protect American’s... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601June 23, 2026 Cotton, Lee to Wright: Chinese Nationals Steal Innovation from American Labs Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) today sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright raising concern over Chinese nationals’ access to American National Labs. Chinese nationals infiltrate sensitive research facilities to steal American intellectual property and technology which... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601June 17, 2026 Cotton to Bessent: Investigate Airwallex for Ties to Communist China Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to investigate Communist Chinese investment in Airwallex. Airwallex is a cross-border payment platform that processes highly sensitive data for major American companies. In... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601 June 16, 2026 Cotton, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Accelerate Energy Projects Stalled By Red Tape Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) today introduced bipartisan legislation to cut bureaucratic red tape that is often used to unnecessarily delay energy projects. The Fighting for Reliable Energy and Ending Doubt for Open Markets (FREEDOM) Act would eliminate excessive... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601 June 10, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Biological Smuggling Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to crack down on biological smuggling. The Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act would impose tough, unavoidable mandatory minimum sentences on individuals who illegally import biological agents. This follows the Department of Justice’s charging two foreign-national researchers at the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601June 10, 2026 Cotton to DOJ: Investigate Communist China Influence on Data Center Development Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting an investigation into the efforts of foreign adversaries, including Communist China, to manipulate U.S. policy and public opinion on data centers. AI infrastructure is vital to maintaining America’s AI advantage, an economic... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601May 29, 2026 Cotton Leads Colleagues in Court Challenge to Fight Investor Surveillance Scheme Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), joined by 11 colleagues, filed an amicus brief in American Securities Association and Citadel Securities vs. SEC in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, challenging the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) authority to create and fund the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). The CAT is a... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601May 26, 2026 Cotton to FDA: Investigate Dangerous Chinese-Manufactured Medical Devices Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Acting U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Kyle Diamantas requesting enhanced review of medical devices manufactured in Communist China to address potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Compromised Chinese-made medical devices give malign foreign actors access... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601May 22, 2026 Cotton to Bessent: Sanction Entities Illegally Paying Iran for Strait of Hormuz Passage Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent encouraging the administration to use existing authorities to sanction any entity assisting Iran with illegally blocking the Strait of Hormuz, including the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA). The PGSA operates directly under the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601May 21, 2026 Cotton to Blanche: Investigate Chinese-Controlled Delivery Networks Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urging an investigation into Chinese-controlled third-party logistics networks. Chinese-controlled delivery networks undercut American operators while collecting sensitive data on addresses, businesses, and critical infrastructure. In part, Senator... Read More

United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 21, 2026CONTACT:Hannah McCarthy (Cotton) 202 465-5601Rachel Cohen (Warner) 202 228-6884 Senate Intelligence Committee Passes the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 Washington, D.C. — The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (IAA) today on a bipartisan 14-3 vote. The bill authorizes funding, provides legal authorities, and enhances... Read More