FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 4, 2021 Cotton Joins Senate Judiciary CommitteeWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) announced today he will now serve on the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Senator Cotton will retain his positions on the Armed Services Committee, the Select Committee on Intelligence, and the Joint Economic Committee.Senator Cotton issued the following statement on his... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 4, 2021 Cotton, Young Introduce Amendment to Prohibit Stimulus Checks for Illegal Immigrants Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Todd Young (R-Indiana) introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget that would prohibit any future Economic Impact Payments or similar direct stimulus payment from being distributed to illegal immigrants.Economic Impact Payments were first... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 3, 2021 Cotton Statement on Biden Administration Decision to Drop Yale Discrimination SuitWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the Justice Department’s announcement to drop the discrimination suit against Yale University:   “Schools like Yale illegally discriminate on the basis of race and national origin in the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 3, 2021Cotton Introduces Budget Amendments to Protect Against Far-Left PoliciesAmendments Aim to Open Schools, Target Court Packing and the Chinese Communist Party, and Stop Illegal Aliens from Taking Taxpayer DollarsWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the following six amendments to the Senate Democrats’ budget reconciliation bill to ensure... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 2, 2021Cotton Statement on Immigration Executive OrdersWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the executive orders on immigration signed by President Biden tonight:"Instead of helping struggling Americans, President Biden continues assaulting our immigration laws. Today the Biden administration suggested foreigners... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 2, 2021Cotton Statement on Pete Buttigieg ConfirmationWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Pete Buttigieg to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation:“Pete Buttigieg supports policies that will cost American jobs, including the Green New Deal and cancelling the Keystone Pipeline. Arkansas deserves a... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353February 2, 2021Cotton Statement on Alejandro Mayorkas Confirmation VoteWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of Homeland Security:“Alejandro Mayorkas has flouted immigration law, embroiled himself in scandals, intimidated whistleblowers, abused power on behalf of powerful Democrats,... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 28, 2021Cotton Statement on the Elimination of the Mexico City PolicyWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after President Biden eliminated the Mexico City Policy: “President Biden’s elimination of the pro-life Mexico City Policy means our tax dollars will now fund groups that perform and lobby for abortion in foreign countries. He... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 26, 2021Cotton Statement Regarding the Senate Impeachment TrialWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding his vote to oppose conducting a Senate impeachment trial:“As I’ve said since the House passed an article of impeachment against President Trump, the Senate lacks constitutional authority to conduct impeachment proceedings against... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 26, 2021Cotton Statement on Antony Blinken Confirmation VoteWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Antony Blinken to be the U.S. Secretary of State:“President Biden gave a gift to Vladimir Putin by unconditionally extending the New START treaty. He also crossed both of our North American neighbors in the span... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 25, 2021 Cotton Statement on Janet Yellen Confirmation VoteWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Janet Yellen to be U.S. Secretary of the Treasury:“Joe Biden pledged unity, but his top priority for our economy is to rig the system so that people are treated differently on the basis of race. The woke... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade:“Today, we mourn the millions of lives lost over the 48 years since Roe v. Wade was decided and eliminated state pro-life protections. I’ll continue to pray for those unborn children who are the victims of abortion, just as I’ll continue my work to protect unborn children and the fundamental rights of every human being.” Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 21, 2021 Cotton Statement on Biden Plan to Extend U.S.–Russia Arms DealWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after President Biden proposed that the New START treaty be extended for five years:“President Biden is giving a gift to Vladimir Putin by unconditionally extending the New START treaty. Even worse, he announced his... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 19, 2021 Cotton Statement on Genocide of China’s Uighurs Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared that China’s treatment of the Uighurs constitutes ‘genocide’:“The Chinese Communist Party is guilty of genocide against the Uighurs in Xinjiang, as Secretary Pompeo declared today. History... Read More

Economic Impact Payments  Background: On December 27, President Trump signed legislation providing emergency financial relief for Americans during the pandemic. In part, this legislation provides a direct payment to most Americans. If you’ve filed a tax return in recent years, are a disabled veteran, or a Social Security or disability beneficiary, you are likely eligible for a payment. The Treasury Department has already begun sending out direct deposits, checks, and debit cards to... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 14, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues: Stop Illegal PPP Loans to Planned Parenthood Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter urging U.S. Small Business Administrator Jovita Carranza to prevent Planned Parenthood affiliates from receiving illegal loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as they did last year. The letter may be found here. Full... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 13, 2021 Cotton Statement on Senate Impeachment Proceedings Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Senate impeachment proceedings:“’There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law.’ Those words are as true today as when Abraham Lincoln spoke them. As I said last summer when mob violence gripped our... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 11, 2021 Cotton Statement on Death of Capitol Police Officer LiebengoodWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood: “I’m deeply saddened by the tragic passing of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Howie Liebengood. My staff and I got to know him well because he often... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 8, 2021 Cotton Statement on Fallen Capitol Police Officer Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick:“Officer Sicknick diligently protected our Capitol and the lives of every American inside for 12 years. On Wednesday, Sicknick performed his duty for the last time as he... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 6, 2021 Cotton Statement on Violence at CapitolWashington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after violence broke out at the U.S. Capitol earlier today:“Last summer, as insurrection gripped the streets, I called to send in the troops if necessary to restore order. Today, insurrectionists occupied our Capitol. Fortunately, the Capitol Police... Read More