Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 or Dylan Haney (501) 223-9081 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement congratulating four Arkansas banks on being recognized by the Independent Community Bankers of America as top-performing lenders: "I want to congratulate these Arkansas banks on being cited among the nation's top-performing lenders. Community banks play an essential role in the Natural State, and I'm happy to see them get the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Otto Warmbier: "Like all Arkansans, I extend my deepest condolences to the Warmbier family. It's pretty clear what happened: the North Koreans kidnapped an American citizen, tortured him, and sent him home just before he died. An outlaw regime that behaves in this fashion must never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons capable of reaching the United... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the loss of seven sailors in an accident involving the U.S.S. Fitzgerald: "I want to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the seven sailors we lost on the U.S.S. Fitzgerald yesterday. There is no end to the danger our men and women in uniform face, even in peacetime. We, as grateful citizens, must always remember that. May God bless them and... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman today announced that the Arkansas Department of Health will receive $361,120 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support drinking water systems across the state. "Arkansans deserve access to safe, clean drinking water. This funding will help ensure people across the state have healthy and reliable... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on President Trump's new Afghanistan strategy: "We went into Afghanistan to avenge the 9/11 attacks and prevent them from ever happening again. But for too long, politics were put ahead of sound military planning, and as this war has dragged on, we've lost ground. I welcome the President's strong decision to put military advice above political advice,... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly's rescission of the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or "DAPA," policy: "This was a deeply irresponsible policy from the start. It essentially said to illegal immigrants that we wouldn't enforce our laws and encouraged them to risk their lives in coming to the United States. It... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate passage of the Countering Iran's Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017, a bill he co-authored with other key senators: "This vote was long overdue, but I'm glad we're finally holding the Iranian regime accountable for its imperial aggression. Now the world knows we won't stand by and let the regime in Tehran spread havoc in the Middle East with... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C.-Arkansas's U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton joined a bipartisan effort to encourage the administration to break down unfair trade barriers and improve market access for American poultry farmers, processors and exporters while it renegotiates the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer, the senators outline how NAFTA has failed to eliminate the trade barriers... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman -along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman-today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) approved a disaster declaration for the State of Arkansas. "This quick response in support of Governor Huthinson's request is necessary to help Arkansas families, businesses and communities recover from the severe storms, flooding and tornado... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.-Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a second letter to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico Chairman Jose B. Carrion III seeking specific answers about the board's approval of the Fiscal Plan for Puerto Rico. The letter comes after Chairman Carrion provided vague, inconclusive answers to an earlier inquiry expressing concern that the fiscal plan is not compliant with the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management,... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Panama's severing of diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favor of China: "This is troubling news that shows Beijing is determined to back Taiwan into a corner. The Communist regime's attempts to poach Taiwan's diplomatic partners and isolate Taipei directly threaten the status quo across the Taiwan Strait. This is why it's imperative that we strengthen our ties... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 or Dylan Haney (501) 223-9081 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Newport police officer Lt. Patrick Weatherford, who was killed in the line of duty last night: "Today, we mourn the death of a distinguished member of the Arkansas law-enforcement community. Lt. Weatherford was a 15-year veteran of the Newport police force who just last year was recognized as the Jackson County... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and John Boozman (R-AR) applauded the end of the 13-year ban on U.S. beef imports to China. "This is a good day for the cattle farmers of Arkansas and all of America. U.S. beef is second to none, and there's no reason why American farmers shouldn't be able to compete for Chinese customers. I commend the President for bringing this deal to a successful close," Cotton said. "This is great news for cattle... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on President Trump's support of NATO's Article 5: "It's a good thing that President Trump made explicit what he plainly meant in Brussels last month: the United States stands by the collective security guarantee of NATO Article 5. But make no mistake: uttering magic words does not deter aggressors like Vladimir Putin. Only the credible threat of military force... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on President Trump's comments on Qatar's support for terrorist organizations: "President Trump is right to support the Arab-led effort to change Qatar's behavior once and for all. This situation is a strategic opportunity to seize, not a crisis to manage. Qatar's support for terrorist organizations, especially Hamas, threatens the security of its neighbors and... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C.-U.S. Senators Tom Cotton(R-AR) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs as the National Aviation Cadet Museum of the United States. 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 Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Attorney General Jeff Sessions's decision to reverse an Obama era settlement payout policy: "Using the power of government to force companies to pay special-interest groups with no special claim to compensation does severe harm to the rule of law. It's a shakedown by another name. I'm glad to see Attorney General Sessions end this deeply misguided practice." Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the dispute between Qatar and other Middle Eastern countries: "This is a time for unity among our Gulf partners to combat jihadism and Iran's malign activities, but it must be a genuine unity grounded in deeds and not just words. Qatar's leaders have committed to a joint effort to defeat terrorism, but that effort is greatly hampered by Qatar's support for Hamas and other radical groups and its... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353   WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton-along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman-today sent a letter to President Donald Trump supporting Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson's request for a federal disaster declaration for 31 Arkansas counties following severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in April and May.   Governor Hutchinson's request included the following counties: Baxter,... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman today announced that 15 Arkansas airports will receive $2.7 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades and expansions. "Infrastructure investments are critical to growth and economic development. These funds will upgrade facilities across the state and to better serve the... Read More