Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202)224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman, along with Congressman Steve Womack, today announced that Rogers Executive Airport will receive $5.8 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to strengthen the airport's runway at Carter Field. The project includes a full-depth runway keel reconstruction, mill and overlay of the existing asphalt pavement, installation of pavement underdrains, crack repair, pavement grooving and... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202)224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on reports that President Obama may consider supporting a United Nations Security Council resolution that would circumvent direct negotiations between Israel and Palestinian leaders and set parameters for a final settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute: "As President Obama meets with heads of state at the United Nations this week, he and his advisors must stop... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the terrorist attack on the Indian Army brigade headquarters in Uri in the Kashmir region that killed 18 Indian soldiers: "The pre-dawn terrorist attack on Indian troops while they slept was a cowardly act, one that deserves the strongest condemnation. I extend my condolences to the Indian government and to the families of the fallen. The United States and India... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202)224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the attacks in New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota: "The attacks in New York, New Jersey, and Minnesota are a stark reminder of the threats we face and the need to remain vigilant at all times. I visited the New York Joint Terrorism Task Force last month and saw first-hand the top-notch, patriotic men and women who are charged with protecting all of New York City.... 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 former Russellville Mayor Phil Carruth: "Tonight I join all Arkansans in mourning the death of former Russellville Mayor and City Councilman Phil Carruth. Growing up just over the bridge from Russellville, it's difficult to put into words the impact Phil had on our community and our state. After years as a leading figure in Arkansas's poultry industry... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement in response to reports that the United States may shift military and intelligence resources to assist Russia as part of the Syria ceasefire deal made with the Russian Federation. "It's difficult to believe that after five years of civil war in Syria, five years of seemingly perpetual human suffering, and five years of compromising America's interests in the Middle East --... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202)224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the release of a new bipartisan report and letter from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, outlining Edward Snowden's traitorous actions and urging President Obama not to pardon him: "Edward Snowden is a traitor who is currently under the care, custody, and control of Russian security services. As the bipartisan House Intelligence Committee report... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202)224-2353 Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) helped introduce the Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act, legislation that ends direct and indirect remuneration fees, or DIR fees, for Medicare Part D that are harming community pharmacists. "Arkansans can benefit from lower prescription costs when community pharmacists have greater certainty of their costs. I'm proud to sponsor this legislation that... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement in response to reports the Army is lying to Congress about the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A): "The recently released depositions of senior uniformed Army officers seem to indicate the Army sought to deliberately deceive Congress about DCGS-A and the viability of commercial alternatives. Now well into it's second decade, DCGS-A has wasted billions of... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Syrian ceasefire agreement: "I am deeply skeptical of the integrity and the wisdom of the latest ceasefire Secretary Kerry has arranged with his Russian counterpart, with the assent of Iran and its terrorist proxies. It is difficult to imagine that a ceasefire that Secretary Kerry negotiated from a position of weakness and desperation will be any more... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today thanked Congressman Todd Young's (R-Indiana) for introducing the House-version of the Obamacare Tax Relief and Consumer Choice Act, called the Relief From Obamacare Mandate Act, and announced 9 additional Senate co-sponsors of his bill. "Obamacare is in a death spiral. Premiums and deductibles are skyrocketing, networks are shrinking, and the entire exchange system is on the verge of collapse," said... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) on Saturday honored Former Secretary of Education and radio host Bill Bennett at the Values Voter Summit. Click here to watch the speech in full. Additionally, a full transcript is available below. Good evening. Thank you, Tony, for the very kind introduction, and thank you all for the warm welcome. It's an honor to be here with you tonight, and it's a special honor to be here to honor a great American,... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement congratulating Miss Arkansas Savvy Shields on winning Miss America: "Congratulations to Arkansas's own Savvy Shields on winning the Miss America title last night. This accomplishment is a testament to Savvy's tireless dedication and positive spirit. Savvy, Arkansas is proud of you, and I know you will represent our state and our country well over the next year. I... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following reflection on the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11: "It's hard to believe it's been 15 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. So much time has passed, yet it still seems so immediate, probably because our world is shaped by that day and so many lives remained touched by it. "Nearly 3,000 souls perished that day. Tens of thousands of lives were shattered by those lost loved... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on North Korea's reported nuclear test: "Reports of North Korea's fifth nuclear test are disturbing, but unsurprising given China's failure to rein in North Korea's behavior. The detonation reaffirms the wisdom of the United States and our allies' plans to deploy advanced missile defense systems in the region, tighten sanctions, and expand military cooperation. And it... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Arkansas Baptist College's designation as a Federal Depository Library: "I am pleased to hear that the Secretary of Documents at the Government Publishing Office has taken action to designate the J.C. Oliver Library at Arkansas Baptist College as a Federal Depository Library, and subsequently a part of the Federal Depository Library Program. This facility is an... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 or Dylan Haney (501) 223-9081 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) recently recognized Little Rock Central High School in the Congressional Record as part of his initiative to highlight Arkansas's National Parks and Historic Sites in celebration of the National Park Service's 100th anniversary. You can find the full text of Senator Cotton's recognition in the Congressional Record below, or here. In honor of the National Park Service's 100th... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Senator John McCain (R-Arizona), along with Senators Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska), Jeff Flake (R-Arizona), Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) today introduced the Protection from Obamacare Monopolies Act, legislation that would protect all individuals who live in a county with one or no health care insurers offering plans on the Obamacare exchanges from the individual mandate... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on reports the Obama Administration paid $1.7 billion to Iran prior to the release of four American hostages earlier this year: "If this report is confirmed, Americans will face the reality that they live in world where Iran's terrorist proxies have access to $1.3 billion more in untraceable cash, on top of the $400 million cash payment the administration has already... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today met with Latvian President Raimonds Vejonis in Riga, Latvia as part of a weeklong overseas official trip that also included stops in Norway and Sweden. Senator Cotton and President Vejonis had a heartening discussion on the strong ties between the American and Latvian people. The meeting primarily focused on the NATO alliance and the United States's bilateral military commitments to Latvia. Both... Read More