Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) tonight released the following statement on the recently filed lawsuit to install Leandra English as acting administrator of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a rogue, unconstitutional agency. Leandra English's lawsuit to install herself as acting director against the president's explicit direction is just the latest lawless action by the CFPB.... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Thanksgiving: "My wife Anna and I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. This year, we're especially grateful for our two sons, Gabriel and Daniel, as well as all of you who continue to support my work on behalf of Arkansas. This is a beloved holiday and rightfully so, because it stretches back to the earliest days of our nation and reminds us of the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the president's decision to designate North Korea as an official state sponsor of terrorism: "I strongly support the president's decision. There's no doubt the Kim regime thrives off spreading mayhem around the globe, and today's decision is another step in the Administration's effort to bring the greatest pressure to bear on the Kim regime. Now the rest of... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate Finance Committee's approval of the tax-cut bill which included a repeal of the Obamacare individual-mandate: "We're now one step closer to fulfilling our promise to grant much-needed tax relief to America's working families. I'm especially pleased that the tax legislation the Senate Finance Committee approved includes my proposal to repeal the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act: "The NDAA conference report is a good step in the right direction, and Chairman McCain is to be commended for overseeing a swift and productive deliberation. But there's no getting around the fact that sequestration is hurting our troops. Accidents are now taking a greater toll on our troops than... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Pentagon's effort to develop a new ground-based cruise missile to counter Russian aggression in Europe: "I'm glad to hear the Pentagon is acting on my proposal to begin research on a new ground-based cruise missile. Russia has shown no remorse in ripping up the INF Treaty, and the only hope we have of bringing them back into compliance is to make them... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Arkansas State Senator Greg Standridge: "I was very sad to hear of Senator Standridge's passing. He was a good man, a proud Arkansan, who did so much for our state, serving as a constable, a volunteer fireman, and a member of the Pope County rescue team. His reputation preceded him in the insurance industry, and he brought that wealth of... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) tonight released the following statement on the passage of the VALOR Act: "It's a good day for our veterans. The easier it is for employers to set up apprenticeship programs, the more opportunities there'll be for veterans to join them. These experiences may prove invaluable to them in their careers. And businesses of all sizes will benefit from having more of our veterans on the payroll. I'm glad... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the confirmation of Mark Esper as the secretary of the Army: "I congratulate Secretary Esper on his confirmation. Throughout his life, he has served his country with distinction, starting with his time in the 101st Airborne. He brings to this position years of experience working in national security. And most importantly, I'm confident he will always have... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement regarding the resignation of Richard Cordray as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: "I wish Mr. Cordray all the best in retirement, but I can't say I'm sorry to see him go. The CFPB has hurt more consumers than it has helped, partly because Mr. Cordray never understood that true consumer protection is anchored in vibrant, competitive markets.... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate Finance Committee's decision to include his proposal to repeal the Obamacare individual mandate in the tax legislation: "I'm pleased the Senate Finance Committee has accepted my proposal to repeal the Obamacare individual mandate in the tax legislation. Repealing the mandate pays for more tax cuts for working families and protects them from being... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the removal of Anwar Al-Awlaki's videos from YouTube: "I applaud YouTube for removing Anwar Al-Awlaki's videos from its site. He deliberately recruited young men to launch terrorist attacks against the American people, and these videos were integral to his campaign of hatred and violence. To him, YouTube wasn't a platform, but one more weapon to wield... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today applauded the Senate Banking Committee's agreement on legislative proposals to improve our nation's financial regulatory framework and promote economic growth. The agreement includes the PACE Act, legislation Senator Cotton introduced earlier this year that requires Truth in Lending Act (TILA) disclosure for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans that target low-income and elderly... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Veterans Day: "Today, we honor our veterans, the brave men and women who put our country first. It was one of the great privileges of my life to serve alongside them in the U.S. Army, and like all Americans, I admire their valor, their resolve, and their steadfast patriotism. The amount of debt we owe them is simply incalculable. That's why we set... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement urging his colleagues to add a repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate to the tax-reform bill: "The tax-reform proposal released today is a good start, but it would be so much better if we repeal Obamacare's hated individual mandate. This tax is deeply unpopular, it punishes working-class families for not being able to afford insurance, and repealing it would... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the revelation that the man who committed yesterday's terrorist attack in New York City came to the U.S. through the notoriously flawed diversity visa lottery program: "Yesterday's attack was an outrage, especially because it was entirely preventable. The diversity visa lottery program has long been deeply flawed, but now we see very clearly how it's a... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the nomination of Eddie Joe Williams as Federal Representative to the Southern States Energy Board: "This is a very good choice. Eddie Joe Williams has extensive experience in both the private and public sector. He understands protecting the environment and developing American energy aren't mutually exclusive goals; in fact, they can support each other. And... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray's comments following the Senate vote to repeal the CFPB's arbitration rule: "Richard Cordray runs an undemocratic agency and he seems to have forgotten the principle of democratic accountability. The unelected Mr. Cordray issued yet another stupid regulation that would hurt consumers, the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate vote to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's arbitration rule: "This is good news for the American consumer. A ban on arbitration clauses would very likely have resulted in lower reward payments for wronged customers and higher credit costs for everybody. There's little evidence to suggest that class-action lawsuits actually stop the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed legislation by a vote of 12-3 to extend Title VII of FISA, including Section 702: "Today, the Senate Intelligence Committee rightly passed legislation that will reauthorize one of our most valuable intelligence-gathering tools. I'm also glad it included a provision I offered to increase the maximum... Read More