Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353   Washington, D.C. — After Attorney General William Barr directed the Justice Department earlier today to resume executions in the federal system, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) issued the following statement: “Most Americans have always recognized that the death penalty is a just response to the most heinous crimes. I commend the president and Attorney General Barr for resuming... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced legislation that calls for the posthumous promotion of Dayton, Ohio native Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Richard E. Cole. This bipartisan legislation also recognizes the accomplishments, sacrifices, and legacy of Lt. Col. Cole, the last of the living Doolittle Raiders until he passed... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the Trump administration's changes to the EB-5 investor visa program: "The Trump Administration's reforms to the EB-5 investor visa program will ensure that wealthy foreigners who come to America actually invest in America's success. I applaud the administration for taking bold action so that our immigration laws better serve America's interests." Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement applauding the confirmation of Mark Esper as the Secretary of Defense: "Mark Esper once risked his life on the battlefield as a member of the famed 101st Airborne Division, earning the Bronze Star. He went on to a successful career in and out of government, where he shaped American defense policy with remarkable skill and effectiveness. Mark has devoted... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Arkansas Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman, along with U.S. Arkansas Representatives Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman, announced that the Southeast Arkansas and Northeast Louisiana Multimodal Freight Corridor project has been awarded $10.5 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funds were awarded to the Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District on a competitive basis from... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) issued the following statement on reports that Huawei secretly helped North Korea build and maintain their wireless network, in violation of U.S. law. The Senators have introduced legislation that would reinforce the Executive Order to curb the growing national security threat posed by Huawei's efforts to dominate the 5G market, as well as a... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the nomination of Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of Labor: "Gene Scalia is an outstanding lawyer who has vigorously defended the Constitution over a long career in government and private practice. I'm confident he'll be a champion for working Americans against red tape and burdensome regulation as Labor Secretary."   Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the death of Stone County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Mike Stephen, who was killed in the line of duty today: "Today, the State of Arkansas mourns the loss of a brave law-enforcement officer killed in the line of duty. Mike Stephen protected the people of Stone County, standing as part of the thin blue line separating our communities from crime and chaos. I... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the president's announcement for the United States to cease F-35 sales to Turkey: "Halting F-35 sales to Turkey is a painful but necessary decision by the president. America simply cannot send its most advanced military technology to countries where adversaries like Russia will have access to it." Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202)224-2353 This hearing will come to order. Welcome to the Economic Policy Subcommittee hearing on this important topic of: "Economic Mobility: Is the American Dream in Crisis?" I'd like to thank the Senator Cortez Masto and the witnesses for being here, and also our Banking Committee staff for their help putting this together. Now I'd like to introduce our terrific witnesses. Mr. Oren Cass is a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and the author of... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Todd Young (R-Indiana), and Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania) yesterday introduced the Government Bailout Prevention Act to ensure that federal dollars cannot be used to help insolvent state, territory, or local governments pay off their obligations. Under this bill, no arm of the federal government, including the Federal Reserve System and the U.S. Treasury Department, can pay or... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), along with Senators Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Mark Warner (D-Virginia), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) today introduced legislation to reinforce the Trump administration's efforts to prevent the Chinese-owned telecom company Huawei from threatening America's national security. The Defending America's 5G Future Act would codify... Read More

Contact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today announced he is seeking fall interns in his state offices in Little Rock and Springdale. Internships will be offered in two sessions: August 26 - October 18 and October 21-December 13. Interns will have the opportunity to help with the daily operations of Senator Cotton's office. Depending on their college requirements, students may be able to receive academic credit for their... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Iran's announcement that it has breached uranium limits set in place to keep it from acquiring nuclear weapons capabilities: "Iran is playing a dangerous game of nuclear brinksmanship, but the United States and our European allies shouldn't give in to its threats. Nuclear enrichment is the path to ruin for Iran's ayatollahs." Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) sent a letter to President Trump after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran is in violation of restrictions on stockpiling enriched uranium specified in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The letter calls on the president to counter Iran's violation by increasing pressure on Iran's nuclear... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) announced today he is seeking paid fall interns in his Washington, D.C. office. Interns will have the opportunity to experience the daily operations of Senator Cotton's office and witness the legislative process firsthand. Depending on their university's requirements, students may be able to receive academic credit for their service. Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton applauded President Trump's announcement that he has nominated Lee Rudofsky to be District Judge for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Senator Cotton recommended Rudofsky to President Trump for this important appointment. "Lee Rudofsky is an outstanding choice to serve as district court judge. Lee is an exceptionally qualified attorney and has served honorably as the Solicitor General of Arkansas as... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Iran's announcement that it is violating the limits on its stockpile of low enriched uranium permitted by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: "Iran has abandoned even the pretense that its nuclear program is meant for peace. Iran's ayatollahs are using the threat of nuclear enrichment to extort America into restoring the terrible deal that enriched... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) introduced the Return to Work Act of 2019, legislation that will save Social Security Disability Insurance from bankruptcy. This bill would help Social Security Disability Insurance beneficiaries who can recover return to work, while also preserving the program's long-term sustainability for the permanently disabled. Congressman French Hill (R-Arkansas) introduced... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Today, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) introduced a concurrent resolution condemning the Houthi movement in Yemen for human rights violations, violence against civilians and its ties to Iran. U.S. Representatives Will Hurd (R-Texas), and Michael McCaul (R-Texas)... Read More