Washington, D.C.— Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today introduced the "Cuban Military Transparency Act," bipartisan legislation that would ensure any increase in resources to Cuba reach the Cuban people by prohibiting financial transactions with the Castro regime's military and security services. The bill's co-sponsors include: Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Cory Gardner (R-CO), David Vitter... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—today announced that 11 Arkansas airports have been awarded more than $6.5 million from the Department of Transportation to support facility upgrades and expansions.  "Transportation infrastructure is vital for local commerce and private sector job growth," Boozman said. "Arkansas will benefit from these airport improvements... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the USA FREEDOM Act: "Congress should have reauthorized the expiring provisions of the Patriot Act because they saved Americans lives and protected Americans rights. Instead, the so-called "FREEDOM Act" would replace an effective, Constitutional intelligence collection system with an untested hypothetical one. Worse, it returns us to a dangerous pre-9/11 mindset at a time when America is still at war with... Read More

 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the Obama administration released its final WOTUS Rule: "The WOTUS rule released today is just further proof that the Obama administration has little regard for rural America-both as an important sector of the economy and as responsible stewards of the environment. These unprecedented new regulations will have a devastating impact on Arkansas. They further establish the EPA's ability to regulate... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day:  "On Memorial Day, we remember those brave Americans who gave what Lincoln called 'the last, full measure of devotion' defending our country.  John 15:13 says, 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.'  The Americans who died in our uniform laid down their lives for us, their fellow countrymen, so that... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the passage of a short-term authorization of highway programs: "Early this morning, Congress took action to ensure Arkansas's infrastructure projects will remain fully-funded through the critical summer months. But this patch does little to actually resolve the serious infrastructure funding issues we face. Arkansans deserve the certainty of a long-term highway bill and I am committed to finding a... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on passage of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015: "Trade Promotion Authority will allow the U.S. and Arkansas to increase our exports, grow our economy, and bring thousands of jobs to the Natural State. Specifically, this bill requires President Obama to seek greater market access for agricultural products-with a higher priority placed on crops like rice-which... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the World Trade Organization's ruling against Country of Origin Labeling regulations:  "Today the World Trade Organization once again validated the concerns of agricultural producers across Arkansans and the country with current Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulations. Unless these regulations are reversed, Arkansas exports will soon face a 100 percent... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded rural development grants to the communities of McCrory and Cotter for first responder vehicles and equipment. USDA has approved a loan for the city of Brinkley to make improvements to its existing wastewater treatment plant.     "These rural development funds will go a long way toward helping these... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Johnson County Reserve Deputy Sonny Smith: "Over the past week, the nation has paused to honor our law enforcement officers during National Police Week. And today flags across the country are flying at half-mast in memory of those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. But for Arkansans this day has new meaning, as we join together to mourn the death of Johnson County... Read More

Washington D.C.- U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton today helped introduce the Affordable Reliable Energy Now Act (ARENA), bipartisan legislation to ensure reliable and affordable energy, curb federal overreach and make job protection, creation and economy a priority. "The Obama climate plan is all pain and no gain. It raises costs and destroys jobs, but it doesn't truly impact the global climate. That's according to the EPA's own estimates. This bipartisan bill will... Read More

  Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressman Bruce Westerman today announced that Fauxsee Innovations—a Magnolia, Arkansas-based small business—has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its efforts to facilitate safe and efficient rural transportation for the blind. Fauxsee Innovations is an assistive device company that has committed its time and resources to bringing technology to the people... Read More

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressman Steve Womack today announced that the Fort Smith Regional Airport will receive nearly $592,000 in grant money from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be used for fire fighting equipment.  The $591,785 grant will be used to purchase a new 1,500 gallon Index B Aircraft Rescue and Fighting (ARFF) vehicle and four fire protection suits to assist the airport in meeting safety requirements. "This... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after supporting a resolution calling on Iran to release American hostages: "Iran's human rights abuses know no end. They are unjustly detaining several Americans, including a Christian pastor, a journalist, and a decorated Marine, purely because of their citizenship. We must stand up for these individuals and demand their freedom. President Obama should make no accommodation for Iran until... Read More

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act:  "A nuclear-arms agreement with any adversary—especially the terror-sponsoring, Islamist Iranian regime—should be submitted as a treaty and obtain a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate as required by the Constitution.  President Obama wants to reverse this rule, requiring opponents to get a two-thirds vote to stop his dangerous deal.... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R- W.Va.) today in introducing legislation to help preserve senior citizens' access to the prescription drugs and important healthcare services provided by community pharmacies.  The bill, Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act, S. 1190, is also co-sponsored by Senators Joe Manchin (D-W.Va) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH). The Ensuring Seniors Access to Local... Read More

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) today released the following statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's final designation of critical habitats for two Arkansas mussels:  "I am pleased that the Fish and Wildlife Service reduced the scope of their proposed Critical Habitat listings for these two species. But I am disappointed they still failed to consider the full cost the listings of these species has on Arkansans. Instead, they assert the cost of... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today made the following statement in response to Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif's comments about lifting sanctions: "President Obama promised sanctions would only be lifted when Iran's compliance with restrictions on their nuclear program were verified. But earlier today, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif once again contradicted the President's interpretation saying: If we have an agreement on the 30th of June, within... Read More

  WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Second District Representative French Hill, today announced that the Army has determined that two servicemembers attacked outside of a Little Rock Army recruiting center in 2009 will be awarded the Purple Heart.  Private William Long of Conway was killed and Private Quinton Ezeagwula of Jacksonville was wounded when a terrorist opened fire on the recruiting center on June 1, 2009. "I am pleased that Private Long... Read More

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in response to President Obama's decision to remove Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism: "President Obama's decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism is just the latest and most egregious in a long line of concessions he has made to the Castro brothers. But rather than strengthen our hand, these concessions have only tightened... Read More