FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353October 16, 2023 Cotton to Mayorkas: Deport Any Foreign National Supporting Hamas Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, urging him to deport any foreign national who has expressed support for Hamas. According to the Immigration and Nationality Act, any foreign national who endorses or espouses terrorist activity should be deported. In... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353October 12, 2023 Cotton to Biden, Austin: Authorize Special Forces to Rescue American Hostages Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging them to authorize U.S. special operations forces to rescue the Americans held hostage by Hamas. The letter notes that National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby has said there are at... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353October 11, 2023 Cotton and McConnell to Introduce Legislation to Freeze $6 Billion Payment to Iran Immediately Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) today announced they will introduce and seek unanimous consent to pass legislation to block Iran from accessing the $6 billion in funds that the Biden administration released in August.“Iran is the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353October 7, 2023 Cotton Statement on Israel Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after Hamas terrorists launched attacks against Israel: “I join Arkansans in condemning the brazen attack on Israel by Iran’s proxy, Hamas. This war is a transparent attempt by Iran to derail the peace talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The United States should provide Israel the military and... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353October 6, 2023 Cotton Demands Answers About Possible Biden Deals with Maduro Regime Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting information about his decision to deport an unknown number of illegal aliens to Venezuela. The letter notes that the Biden administration’s policies encouraged the Venezuelans to attempt to enter the United States in the first... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353October 3, 2023 Cotton Statement on Speaker Kevin McCarthy Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the tenure of Speaker Kevin McCarthy: “I thank Kevin McCarthy for his service to our nation and the people of California. He helped win two separate Republican majorities in the House of Representatives and used those majorities to advance important conservative priorities.... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353September 25, 2023 Cotton, Shaheen Laud Unanimous Senate Passage of National Warrior Call Day Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) announced their resolution to designate November 12, 2023, as “National Warrior Call Day” passed the Senate unanimously. The lawmakers want to emphasize forming meaningful relationships with both those currently serving and veterans.... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353September 21, 2023 Cotton, Boozman, Colleagues Urge EPA to Rescind Unattainable Air Pollution Standard Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas), along with 21 of their senate colleagues, sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan. The senators urged Regan to rescind the EPA’s proposed particulate matter (PM 2.5) national ambient air quality... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353September 18, 2023 Cotton: No Iranian Agent Released in Ransom Deal Should Stay in America Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter today to Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting information about the Biden administration’s $6 billion payment to Iran, as well as the release of five Iranian agents. The letter notes that at least two of the Iranian agents reportedly plan to stay in the United... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353September 16, 2023 Cotton, Wicker, Collins, Graham: Not Sending ATACMS to Ukraine Will Only Prolong the War Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Senators Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Susan Collins (R-Maine), and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), sent a letter today to President Joe Biden, urging him to send MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to the Ukrainian military to use in its... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353September 13, 2023 Cotton, Romney, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage and Stop Employment of Illegal Immigrants Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) today introduced the Higher Wages for American Workers Act, a bill that would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $11 by 2028 and mandate E-Verify to ensure the wage increase only goes to legal workers. The bill... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353September 11, 2023 Cotton Condemns Biden’s “Ransom Payment” to Iran Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the Biden administration approved the transfer of $6 billion to Iran in exchange for the release of five American citizens: “First Joe Biden used 9/11 as an excuse to flee Afghanistan. Now he desecrates this day by paying ransom to the world’s worst state sponsor of... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353September 11, 2023 Cotton Statement on the 22nd Anniversary of 9/11 Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks: “Today, we remember the 3,000 Americans murdered on 9/11/2001. We also honor the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the brave veterans who fought to avenge their deaths over the years. We... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353September 8, 2023 Cotton: DoD’s Using “Themself” in Military Awards Shows Misplaced Priorities Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin criticizing the Department of Defense’s (DoD) decision to use “gender neutral” language in decoration and award citations. Specifically, DoD will incorporate “themself” instead of “himself” or “herself.” In part, Senator... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Caroline Tabler (202) 224-2353August 19, 2023 Cotton Statement on Passing of Keith Stokes Little Rock, AR — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after Keith Stokes, a longtime staff member and trusted advisor, passed away this week: “Our state, its farmers, ranchers, and foresters, and our Senate office had no better friend and champion than Keith Stokes. Everyone who knew Keith will miss him dearly. Anna and I join... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Caroline Tabler (202) 224-2353August 10, 2023 Cotton Statement on Biden’s “Ransom” to Iran Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after reports of an intended prisoner swap and ransom paid to Iran in exchange for captive Americans: “While we always welcome the release of American hostages—if they are in fact released after President Biden pays Iran $6 billion in... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353August 9, 2023 Cotton, Rubio: America’s Enemies Should Not Be Allowed to Buy Forbes Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter today with Senator Marco Rubio (R-Florida) to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging her to review an acquisition where companies with ties to the Chinese and Russian governments would take control and own Forbes. The senators warn Secretary Yellen of the threats... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353August 2, 2023 Cotton Accepting Service Academy Nominations Washington, D.C.– Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) announced today that he is accepting applications for service academy nominations. To be considered for a nomination, applicants must submit by Wednesday, November 1, 2023. "Students who attend U.S. service academies and go on to serve their country in uniform are the pride of Arkansas, and I encourage each... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353August 1, 2023 Cotton, Colleagues Recognize August as National Catfish Month Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with eleven of his colleagues, introduced a resolution that would establish August as National Catfish Month. The resolution recognizes the contribution of catfish to the American economy and commends catfish farmers and workers. “With Arkansas producing the third-most catfish... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353July 26, 2023 Senate Passes Cotton Bipartisan Resolution Affirming American Support for Israel Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the Senate passed his bipartisan resolution reaffirming American support for Israel: “I’m pleased that a bipartisan group of my colleagues supported this resolution upholding that Israel is not a racist state, that... Read More