Our country faces real challenges today-for example, anti-American mobs are roaming the streets in many cities, tearing down statues of our greatest statesmen, men like Abraham Lincoln, U.S. Grant, and George Washington, after whom this capital city is named. But the Democrats aren't doing anything about that problem. Oh no, on the contrary. The mob is in many ways the youth movement of the Democratic Party, so they're perfectly content to look the other way-or even cheer it on. I mean, have you... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) today released the following statement after the Department of Defense shared a list of companies operating in the United States that are owned or controlled by the Chinese military. The publication of the list follows a September 2019 letter where Cotton and Gallagher, along with Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona), urged Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to use... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 June 24, 2020   Cotton Bill to Limit Over-Politicizing of Special Prosecutors Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Kelly Loeffler (R-Georgia) introduced a bill to require at least a 7-year gap between an individual’s serving on a special prosecutor team investigating a president or presidential candidate and that individual’s appointment to a Senate-confirmed position. By instituting a... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) this evening sent a letter to Attorney General Bill Barr urging the Department of Justice to bring charges against mobs toppling statues across the country. The letter follows a floor speech by Senator Cotton on the danger of mob rule earlier today. The full text of the letter is below and can be found here. June 22, 2020 The Honorable William BarrAttorney GeneralU.S. Department of Justice950 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 June 18, 2020   Cotton Scorches SCOTUS on DACA Decision   Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) issued the statement below after the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could not undo the Obama administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.   “It cannot be the law that what Barack Obama has unlawfully done, no president may... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 June 16, 2020   Cotton Bill to Reward Police Officers Exemplifying Best Practices   Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced a bill that would recognize and reward State, local, and Tribal police officers who exemplify the very best policing. The Better Community Policing Recognition Act would establish a $5 million annual fund for the Department of Justice to... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 June 15, 2020   Cotton Applauds Kyle Hauptman’s Nomination to National Credit Union Administration Board   Washington, D.C. —  Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the nomination of Kyle Hauptman to be a member of the National Credit Union Administration Board.   Hauptman currently serves as Senator Cotton’s economic policy advisor and... Read More

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 June 9, 2020   Senators Call for U.S. to Welcome Hong Kongers Fleeing Chinese Communist Party   Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Todd Young (R-Indiana), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Kelly Loeffler (R-Georgia), and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) will today introduce a resolution calling for justice for George Floyd and opposing recent calls to defund the police. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Roy Blunt (R-Missouri), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Martha McSally (R-Arizona), and Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania) are original co-sponsors of the resolution. Tomorrow, Senator Cotton plans to... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) tonight released the following statement after the United Kingdom announced it would allow three million people from Hong Kong to live and work in Britain in response to China's National Security law: "I applaud the U.K.'s decision to open its arms to Hong Kongers fleeing the tyrannical regime in Beijing. Hong Kongers shouldn't be left to fend for themselves as the Communist Party destroys the city's freedoms."     Read More

Send in the Troops New York TimesSenator Tom Cotton This week, rioters have plunged many American cities into anarchy, recalling the widespread violence of the 1960s. New York City suffered the worst of the riots Monday night, as Mayor Bill de Blasio stood by while Midtown Manhattan descended into lawlessness. Bands of looters roved the streets, smashing and emptying hundreds of businesses. Some even drove exotic cars; the riots were carnivals for the thrill-seeking rich as well as other... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 June 2, 2020   Cotton Statement on Increased Violence Against Police   Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after reports of violence increased in American cities overnight, especially attacks on police officers: “Violent anarchists and insurrectionists were once again allowed to rule the streets last night in too many cities. In places... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 June 1, 2020   Cotton Leads Colleagues in Submitting Amicus Brief on Behalf of General Michael Flynn   Washington, D.C.—Today Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) will file an Amicus Brief with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals supporting General Michael Flynn’s Petition for a Writ of Mandamus. Senators Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chuck... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 May 29, 2020   Cotton Statement on the President’s Actions Against Chinese Aggression   Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the statement below after the president’s announcement of several actions against Chinese Communist aggression, including denying visas to Chinese students affiliated with the People’s Liberation Army, withdrawing... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) today unveiled the SECURE CAMPUS Act, legislation that would prohibit Chinese nationals from receiving visas to the United States for graduate or post-graduate studies in STEM fields. The bill would also place restrictions on participants in Chinese foreign talent-recruitment programs, such as the Thousand Talents Program. Congressman David Kustoff (R-Tennessee) will introduce companion legislation in... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) tonight released the following statement on the Memorial Day holiday tomorrow: "Memorial Day reminds us of the patriots who've died in defense of our country. The orderly rows of white headstones at resting places like Arlington National Cemetery impress upon us the magnitude of their sacrifice-yet each headstone pays tribute to an individual who left his own heroic saga and loving family here on Earth. Memorial Day is a moment to reflect on... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Gary Peters (D-Michigan) today introduced a bipartisan bill that would enhance cooperation between the United States and Israel on developing defense technology. The United States Israel Military Capability Act would require the Department of Defense to establish a working group with their counterparts in the Israeli government to collaborate on the research and development of technology used for national defense. "For decades, robust... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after China announced it would impose new national security law on Hong Kong: "Chairman Xi and his Communist thugs once again show their disregard for Hong Kong's promised autonomy and freedom. There must be consequences for Beijing's tyrannical actions against the people of Hong Kong." Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 May 21, 2020   Cotton Statement on Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty   Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after news reports of the president’s decision to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty:   “Today the president has taken another positive step to end America’s dependence on dysfunctional and broken... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), John Kennedy (R-Louisiana), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Kelly Loeffler (R-Georgia), Mitch... Read More