FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 31, 2026 Senator Cotton Joins Senator Boozman, Attorney General Tim Griffin, and FBI Director Kash Patel to Discuss China’s Impacts on our Homeland Little Rock, AR — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas), and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin today hosted FBI Director Kash Patel at a law enforcement roundtable at the Arkansas State Capitol. At the roundtable they heard firsthand from... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 28, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Reduce Burdensome Government Regulations on Hardrock Mineral Leasing Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced legislation to make all federally acquired lands eligible for hardrock mineral leasing. The Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry and Critical Applications (‘MERICA) Act will reduce bureaucratic red tape that limits mining on... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 28, 2026 Cotton Statement on Pine Bluff Arsenal Investment Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), released the following statement about the U.S. Army awarding a landmark enhanced use lease to Hanwha Defense USA at Pine Buff Arsenal: “I’m pleased to have worked with Secretary Hegseth, Governor Sanders, and our congressional delegation to secure the newly announced partnership between the U.S. Army, Hanwha... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 15, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Migrant Fraud Schemes Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to crack down on migrants convicted of fraud schemes. The Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act will increase the mandatory minimum sentence for any migrant convicted of fraud. “Migrants who steal Arkansas taxpayer dollars by committing fraud shouldn’t be let off with just a slap... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 14, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Protect Arkansans from Criminal Migrants Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to crack down on migrants who are convicted of a crime. The Deportation Acceleration Act would make any noncitizen who is convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors automatically deportable. “Migrants who threaten the safety of Arkansans by not respecting our laws don’t belong... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 13, 2026 Cotton, Senators to Wright: Ban Chinese Nationals from American Laboratories Washington, D.C. — Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah), along with Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Todd Young (R-Indiana), Jim Justice... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 8, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Arkansans Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday introduced legislation to accelerate American energy innovation while also lowering energy costs for Arkansans. The DATA Act of 2026 will eliminate outdated federal regulations and enable manufacturers, data centers, and other energy-intensive industries to build customized electricity systems without... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 7, 2026 Cotton Statement on Confirmation of Intel Nominees Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after the confirmation of Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency. The Senate Intelligence Committee has now confirmed every nominee sent in 2025 to the committee by President Trump. “I commend President... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 7, 2026 Cotton, Boozman Applaud Nomination of John Thomas Shepherd to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) applauded the nomination of John Thomas Shepherd by President Trump to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. “I commend President Trump for nominating John... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 18, 2025 Cotton to Bondi: Investigate Whether Sensitive American Data at Risk of Access by CCP Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Attorney General Bondi urging an investigation into whether the data from Airwallex is being accessed by the Chinese Communist Party. Airwallex is a cross-border payments platform that processes highly sensitive U.S. data for major American companies. In part,... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 18, 2025 Cotton to Cairncross: Address National Cyber Security Risk Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday sent a letter to National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross concerned about China and Russia contributing to the open source software ecosystem that underpins important American software systems, including the Department of War software. This reliance on open source software could create a critical... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 18, 2025 Cotton Introduces Bill to Protect Arkansas National Guardsmen Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to create a 15-foot protective zone around any National Guardsmen in uniform performing domestic duties. The National Guard Protective Zone Act will ensure that any individual who attempts to intimidate or harass a Guardsmen will face consequences. “The brave Arkansans who serve in... Read More

United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 17, 2025 CONTACT: Patrick McCann (Cotton) 202 224-2353Rachel Cohen (Warner) 202 228-6884 Cotton, Warner Statements on Passage of Intelligence Authorization Act Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), and Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement after the Senate passed the annual Intelligence... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 17, 2025 Cotton Statement on Senate Passage of NDAA Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “I commend the Trump administration for working with Congress to ensure in this year’s NDAA that our warfighters have the tools they need to deter, and if necessary, defend our nation from any threat that we may... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 16, 2025 Cotton Introduces Bill to Put Arkansas Students First Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Put American Students First Act which would prevent noncitizens from being eligible for in-state college tuition. “Arkansas taxpayers shouldn’t be subsidizing noncitizens’ college tuition. My bill will put our students first by ensuring that only Americans are eligible for in-state tuition,” said... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 16, 2025 Cotton Introduces Bill to Enforce Stricter Asylum Standards Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to close loopholes in the current asylum process. The Asylum Reform & Loophole Closure Act will enforce stricter standards for asylum seekers entering the United States, including making illegal migrants permanently ineligible for asylum and enforcing the one-year filing... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 12, 2025 Cotton Introduces Bill to Protect American Biotech Innovation from Communist China Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Senator Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire), and Senator Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) yesterday introduced legislation to protect American proprietary research from Communist China. The Biological IP Protection Act will ensure that cutting edge American IP is not given to our foreign... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 10, 2025 Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Costs of Eggs Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to allow hatcheries to use pasteurized eggs in egg products, like cake mixes, salad dressings, and other grocery products. The Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025 will combat high egg prices for Arkansas consumers by cutting bureaucratic red tape that forces farmers to discard hundreds of millions of... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 5, 2025 Senators to Rubio: Review Failed Biden Administration Vetting Process for Afghan Nationals Washington, D.C. — Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Committee Members James Risch (R-Idaho), Susan Collins (R-Maine), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), and Todd Young (R-Indiana) yesterday sent a letter to National... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 3, 2025 Cotton Introduces Bill to Put American Citizens First Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to prioritize Arkansans and ensure that migrants are not benefiting at the expense of American citizens. The American Citizens First Act will tighten immigration standards to protect American citizens. “Hardworking Arkansans should not be forced to support non-U.S. citizens on federal... Read More