Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in response to President Obama's comments on ISIS at the Pentagon: "Just weeks after President Obama admitted we lacked a complete strategy to combat ISIS, he's now touting his efforts against the group. But his rhetoric doesn't match reality. Over the last year, ISIS has expanded its reach exponentially—and the group's influence continues to grow. Currently we're... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Obama Administration's intention to open a U.S. embassy in Cuba: "President Obama's continued appeasement of dictators around the world is beyond troubling. Since the President announced initial discussions with Cuba in December, there has been no change in the Castro brothers' behavior. Yet we continue to reward them with unearned concessions, weakening our hand against our adversaries... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling on the Environmental Protection Agency's limits on mercury pollution from power plants:  "I am pleased the Supreme Court finally took steps to reign-in President Obama's Environmental Protection Agency.  Regardless of the regulation, it's imperative its impact on Arkansas businesses and families is carefully considered. Regrettably,... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in response to comments from an unamed senior U.S. official indicating that it is "not appropriate" for IAEA inspectors to have full access to Iranian military sites as part of an agreement over Iran's nuclear program: "It's outrageous that a senior U.S. official pointed out that if the United States wouldn't allow weapons inspectors full access to its military installations, Iran shouldn't... 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—  announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today issued a major disaster declaration for the state, allowing local communities to recover from severe storms and flooding. "We are pleased with this quick response from the administration which will allow residents and local governments financial assistance... Read More

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in King v. Burwell: "The government must follow the law as it's written, which is why I believe the Court wrongly decided to approve President Obama's unlawful implementation of Obamacare.  While I respect the Court's decision, Obamacare remains a fundamentally flawed law that is hurting thousands of Arkansans with higher premiums and copays, higher... Read More

  WASHINGTON - 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 Obama supporting Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson's request for a federal disaster declaration for 33 Arkansas counties following severe storms and flooding. The following is full text of the delegation's letter: We are writing in support of Governor Asa Hutchinson's request for a major... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman, today announced that five Arkansas airports will receive over $1.8 million from the Department of Transportation to support facility upgrades and expansions. "These airports are important to growth and development in Arkansas communities. Upgrades to these facilities will better serve the economic needs of our state," Boozman said. "Local airports play a critical role in... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) returned Sunday from a trip to Ukraine and Slovakia led by Senator John McCain (R-Arizona), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. In Ukraine, the delegation observed the Russian invasion first-hand during a visit to Eastern Command and a tour of the Dnipro-1 Territorial Defense Battalion. They met with soldiers who had recently returned from fighting, toured an NGO raising funds to support the Ukrainian troops, and... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on passage of Trade Promotion Authority: "Trade Promotion Authority is a win for our state economy. Expedited consideration of trade agreements will yield greater access to world markets for products produced or grown in Arkansas. Our exports will grow exponentially, resulting in both higher revenues and more jobs for the Natural State. This legislation also contains important safeguards... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in response to reports that the United States is sharing a military base with Iranian forces in Iraq: "When I was a soldier fighting in Iraq, Iran supplied the most advanced, most lethal roadside bombs used against coalition forces. Many American soldiers lost their lives to Iran's proxies and Iranian-supplied bombs. Further, Iran is the leading state sponsor of terrorism and has been attacking the United... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act: "For the last several years Congress has been derelict in one of its most important duties: providing for a common defense. But the policy agenda set forth in this bill signals the tides are shifting. The additional funding provided by the Overseas Contingency Operation fund rolls back the constraints on our military put in place by... Read More

  WASHINGTON  - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) — along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04)—today requested that the Department of Energy (DOE) extend the comment period for the need and feasibility review of the Plains & Eastern Clean Line Transmission Project. In a letter to Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, the members request a minimum of 60... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on President Obama's remarks on ISIS at the G7 Conference: "President Obama has long been in denial about ISIS, but his comments today indicate an alarming attitude toward this threat to our national security. Over the last year ISIS has expanded its reach and killed innocent Americans. After months of inaction, President Obama finally committed troops-including putting our pilots and planes into harms... 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.— 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.- 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