Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Following the announcement of an executive order that authorizes the Commerce Secretary to block transactions involving communications technologies built by firms controlled by a foreign adversary that put the United States at "unacceptable" risk, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement: "Chinese telecom companies like Huawei effectively serve as an intelligence-gathering arm of the Chinese... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202)224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs as America's National Aviation Cadet Museum. From 1917 to 1965, the flying cadet and succeeding aviation cadet programs served as the primary production source for nearly 500,000 joint service pilots, navigators and bombardiers. The bravery, courage, dedication and heroism of these... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) introduced legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on companies constructing the Nord Stream II pipeline at sea. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the president to sanction firms providing insurance or other financial services to these pipeline construction companies. For full text of the... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Today Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) introduced legislation requiring the U.S. government to develop a list of scientific and engineering institutions affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). The bill would prohibit individuals employed or sponsored by these Chinese... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced legislation that would withhold funds from a New START Treaty extension unless the agreement includes China and covers Russia's entire inventory of strategic and non-strategic nuclear systems. Representative Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) will introduce companion legislation tomorrow in the House of Representatives. For full text of the bill, click... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire), and Martha McSally (R-Arizona) introduced the Portable Certification of Spouses Act, legislation that seeks to improve the portability of occupational licenses from state to state. The bill will also help alleviate the burden military spouses bear when having to re-register a small business in a new state each time a service member gets reassigned to a new military installation. Representatives Jim Banks... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R- Arkansas), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana), Doug Jones (D-Alabama), Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon), Mark Warner (D-Virginia), Angus King (I-Maine), and 20 other senators introduced legislation providing tax relief for children receiving benefits who have lost a parent serving in the military. Simplification of a special... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Earlier today, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Todd Young (R-Indiana), Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania), Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), and Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska) introduced a resolution to mark the anniversary of the... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202)224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Following news reports that Iran intends to pull out of certain aspects of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement: "Europe must not give in to Tehran's nuclear blackmail as the ayatollahs threaten to renew their rush toward the bomb. The United Kingdom, Germany, and France ought to walk away from their financial backchannels with Iran and join... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Today Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the decision to allow an additional 30,000 seasonal workers into the United States through the H-2B visa program: "Our immigration system should prioritize the needs of U.S. citizens over cheap foreign labor. Allowing an additional 30,000 seasonal workers into the country forces Americans to compete for jobs against non-citizens who drag down wages.... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Today Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Venezuelan leader Juan Guaidó's call for his government to assume its rightful powers: "True leaders earn the right to govern-they don't shoot and starve their people into submission. Nicolás Maduro has no legitimate claim to power, and his authoritarian backers in Moscow, Havana, and Beijing are only prolonging the suffering of... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Arms Trade Treaty: "The Arms Trade Treaty undermines Americans' constitutional right to keep and bear arms. It also impairs the United States' ability to defend our allies and partners around the globe, while doing nothing to constrain the military exports of our greatest competitors, Russia... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-Rhode Island), James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and Solicitor General Noel Francisco urging them to support the victims of Iranian terror attacks in the case of Clearstream Banking S.A. v. Peterson. This case presents the... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Today Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the State Department's announcement that it will no longer grant sanctions waivers for the purchase of Iranian oil: "The world pays a steep price for Iranian oil, which funds Iran's military aggression and terrorist proxies. Pressure on the Iranian regime was a necessary decision and I commend the leadership of Secretary Pompeo in the efforts to... 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), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), and Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) sent a letter to President Trump urging his administration to take several steps to implement his decision recognizing the Golan Heights 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 the Supreme Court's refusal to hear an appeal by Allergan regarding the company's attempted purchase of sovereign immunity from an Indian tribe for the drug Restasis: "The Supreme Court's decision is a victory for Arkansas seniors and all Americans who are hurting from the high price of prescription drugs. The drug company's attempt to buy sovereign... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Following news reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously rejected its prosecutor's request to proceed with an investigation of American personnel who served in Afghanistan because such an investigation "would not serve the interests of justice," U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement: "The United States holds its servicemembers to the highest standard, and the ICC's... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget to strengthen oversight of new federal regulations: "The Constitution states that only Congress can make laws, but that doesn't always stop overzealous bureaucrats from making up regulations that effectively have the force of law, but without oversight from the legislative branch. Congress created the... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Today Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Justice charges against Julian Assange: "Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning endangered the lives of American troops in a time of war. Since Assange is used to living inside, I'm sure he'll be prepared for federal prison. I commend Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Attorney General Bill Barr, and the president for working with the... Read More

Contact Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and others introduced the Protect Act, legislation that protects Americans with pre-existing conditions. The Protect Act amends the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to: Guarantee the availability of health insurance coverage in the individual or group market, regardless of pre-existing conditions; Prohibit discrimination against patients... Read More