FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 21, 2023Cotton Statement on Russia’s Withdrawing from Nuclear Arms Treaty Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after Russian President Vladimir Putin suspended the New Start nuclear arms treaty:“Vladimir Putin announced today that Russia is killing the New START nuclear-arms treaty after violating it with impunity for years. President... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 17, 2023Cotton, Boozman Statement on Arkansas’s Suing EPA After Agency Rejects Air-Quality Plan Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement with Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rejected an air-quality plan Arkansas officials proposed:“By rejecting Arkansas’s proposal and refusing to allow any further revisions, the EPA has... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 16, 2023Cotton Introduces Bill to Train Israeli Pilots in Necessary Aircraft to Defend Israel from Iran Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to train Israeli pilots to operate KC-46 refueling aircraft before Israel receives its KC-46s from the United States in 2025. This early training will... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 14, 2023Cotton Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Stem Mexican Steel Surge  Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging them to take action against the unsustainable surge of Mexican steel imports. In addition to raising grave... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 13, 2023Cotton Calls for President Biden to Provide Answers on “Objects” Violating U.S. Airspace Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement calling on President Biden to address the nation and provide answers on the “objects” that have violated American airspace:“After allowing a Chinese spy balloon to fly across America when we could’ve... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 8, 2023 Arkansas Delegation to DOE: Why Was Chinese Company Awarded Federal Grant?Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Congressmen Rick Crawford (Arkansas-01), French Hill (Arkansas-02), Steve Womack (Arkansas-03), and Bruce Westerman (Arkansas-04), sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm requesting information... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 7, 2023Cotton Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address  Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after President Biden delivered his State of the Union address:“In President Biden’s first two years in office, inflation, crime, and illegal immigration have surged. Meanwhile, our enemies around the world have advanced.... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 7, 2023Cotton Introduces Bill to Recognize Arkansas Museum as the “National Cold War Center” Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced a bill to designate the Cold War museum at the Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas as the “National Cold War Center.” Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas) is an original co-sponsor of the legislation.... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 2, 2023Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction the International Criminal Court Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced a bill with Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) to sanction officials and associates of the International Criminal Court (ICC) who investigate or prosecute U.S. troops and officials and allies... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 2, 2023 Cotton, Risch Introduce Bill to Prohibit Banning Gas Stoves Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced a bill to prevent restricting or banning gas stoves and similar appliances. Senator James Risch (R-Idaho) is an original co-sponsor of the legislation. Rep. Bill Huizenga (MI-04) introduced companion legislation in the House. Bill... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 2, 2023 Cotton Statement on Governor Sanders’s Selection to Deliver the Republican Response to the State of the UnionWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement applauding the choice of Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders to deliver the Republican response to President Biden’s State of the Union:“Under President... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 1, 2023Cotton, Banks Introduce Legislation to Cap Compensation to DEI BureaucratsWashington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced legislation today to limit the amount of compensation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Department of Defense employees receive. Rep. Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced companion legislation in the House. This legislation would prohibit the Department of... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 1, 2023Cotton, Comer Denounce D.C. Council Bill Letting Illegal Immigrants Vote in Local Elections Washington, DC—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced a joint resolution formally disapproving of the District of Columbia Council approving legislation that would let illegal immigrants vote in D.C. local elections. Rep. James Comer (KY-01) introduced the joint resolution in the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 January 31, 2023Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Provide Parental Leave and Compensation for Miscarriages and StillbirthsWashington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Sens. Boozman (R-Arkansas), Budd (R-North Carolina), Braun (R-Indiana), Cramer (R-North Dakota), Hoeven (R-North Dakota), Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Scott (R-Florida), Vance (R-Ohio), and Wicker... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 26, 2023Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End China’s Permanent Normal Trade Status Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Sens. Rick Scott (R-Florida), Ted Budd (R-North Carolina), and J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) today introduced the China Trade Relations Act to strip China of its Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status.This legislation would... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 January 12, 2023Cotton, Comer Denounce D.C. Council Bill Letting Illegal Immigrants Vote in Local ElectionsWashington, DC—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today announced that he will soon introduce a joint resolution formally disapproving of the District of Columbia Council approving legislation that would let illegal immigrants vote in D.C. local elections. Rep. James Comer (KY-01) introduced... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353December 22, 2022 Cotton Applauds Passage of Amendment Providing Compensation to Terrorism VictimsWashington, D.C. — The Senate passed today Senator Tom Cotton’s (R-Arkansas) legislation that will extend financial compensation to American victims of terrorism and their families. Introduced with Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Bob Menendez (D-New Jersey), the legislation will also extend coverage to victims of the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353December 21, 2022 Cotton, Boozman Pay Tribute to Fallen Arkansas Law Enforcement Officers  Click here to watch the remarksWASHINGTON, D.C.–– Arkansas U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman paid tribute on the Senate floor to the service and sacrifice of Benton County Sheriff’s Detective Paul Newell, Stuttgart Police Sergeant Donald Scoby, and Jonesboro Police Officer Vincent Parks. “All of... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353December 16, 2022 Cotton Statement on Senate Passage of NDAAWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act:“Our troops pledge their lives to the defense of the United States, and this bill gives them more support and funding to perform that important mission. It invests... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353December 15, 2022Cotton Statement on Stuttgart Officer Killed in Line of Duty Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after Stuttgart police officer Sergeant Donald Scoby was shot and killed in the line of duty Wednesday night:“Sergeant Donald Scoby died serving the community he loved and swore to protect—there is no more noble end to... Read More