FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353September 20, 2024 Cotton, Colleagues to Gensler: Protect Americans’ Privacy and Halt CAT Filings  Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) led 13 of his Congressional Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler to call for the immediate suspension of the recently effective rule filings tied to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). The letter warns that the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353September 11, 2024 Cotton Statement on the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11 Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th attacks: “Today, we remember the 3,000 Americans murdered on 9/11/2001. We honor the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who continue to do so, as well as the brave men and women of our armed forces... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353September 10, 2024 Cotton to UN: Is Hamas a Terrorist Organization? Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today wrote a letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, highlighting his refusal to refusal to call Hamas a terrorist organization in the wake of their brutal execution of six hostages. Senator Cotton pointed out the UN’s repeated false equivalencies between the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353  September 5, 2024  Cotton to Mayorkas: American People Have a Right to Know Who is Crossing Southern Border Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today wrote a letter to Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas expressing his concern over the refusal to disclose the nationality of individuals on the FBI’s terror watchlist who illegally crossed the southern U.S. border. Senator Cotton... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353  August 15, 2024  Cotton Reiterates the Demand for Answers Regarding Harris’ National Security Advisor’s Communications with Iranian Influence Operation Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a second letter to Vice President Kamala Harris to express his concern about her National Security Advisor, Philip Gordon, and his connections to senior Department of Defense official Ariane Tabatabai. Ms.... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353August 5, 2024 Cotton Accepting Service Academy Nominations Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) announced today that he is accepting applications for service academy nominations. To be considered for a nomination, applicants must submit by Friday, November 1, 2024. "Students who attend U.S. service academies and go on to serve their country in uniform are the pride of Arkansas, and I encourage each young... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353August 5, 2024 Cotton, Colleagues to Garland: Investigate Schools with Ties to Chinese Communists Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with seven of his colleagues, today sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland to urge him to investigate cases of American institutions of higher education having ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In addition to investigating the current cases, the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353August 3, 2024 Cotton, McConnell Statement on Revocation of Plea Deal for 9/11 Terrorists Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) released the following statement regarding Secretary Austin’s decision to revoke 9/11 terrorists’ plea deal: “We are glad that Secretary Austin came to his senses, heeded our warning, and decided to take the concerns... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353August 2, 2024 Cotton Introduces Bill to Hold 9/11 Terrorists Accountable Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday introduced legislation, the Justice for 9/11 Act, to nullify any plea deals made between the U.S. government and the Guantanamo Bay inmates who planned the 9/11 attacks on September 11, 2001. Senator Cotton introduced the legislation after the inmates—Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, Walid... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353August 2, 2024 Cotton, 47 Senate GOP Colleagues to Biden-Harris Administration: Delaying Weapons to Israel Undermines Our Ally, Accommodates Iran Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today led 47 of his Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to the Biden-Harris administration, protesting its partial arms embargo against Israel. The senators urged the White House to cease accommodating Iran, stop... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353July 31, 2024 Cotton, Stefanik Demand Answers Regarding Harris’ National Security Advisor’s Communications with Iranian Influence Operation Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (New York-21) today sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris to express his concern about her National Security Advisor, Philip Gordon, and his connections to senior Department of Defense... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 July 31, 2024  Cotton Introduces Bill to Unmask Iranian Election Interference Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Unmasking Networks of Virtual Election Interference and Lies (UNVEIL) Act, legislation that would require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to publicly reveal the Islamic Republic’s interference in U.S. domestic politics from October 7, 2023. Senator Cotton’s... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353July 25, 2024 Cotton, Scott, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Palestinian Leadership and Institutions That Reward Terrorism Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) today introduced the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act, legislation that would impose sanctions on foreign persons and entities that provide payments to Palestinian terrorists and the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 July 24, 2024  Cotton, Colleagues to Raimondo: Granting Communist Vietnam “Market Economy” Status Would Destroy American Jobs and Industries  Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, urging her not to grant market economy status to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and to safeguard American industries and national interests. Citing Vietnam's... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353July 24, 2024 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Non-Citizens Convicted of Crimes While Protesting  Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the No Visas for Violent Criminals Act, legislation that would terminate any visa and require deportation within 60 days of any non-citizen convicted of a criminal offense during a protest. Senators Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) and Marsha... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353July 12, 2024 Cotton, Colleagues to Garland: Terminate DOJ Official Who Committed Perjury Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) led nine of his Senate Judiciary Committee colleagues today in sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, urging him to terminate Kristen Clarke, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The senators detailed how Ms. Clarke... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353July 11, 2024 Cotton Demands Biden Administration Protect Americans’ Data From Shein Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to take action against Shein, a Chinese fashion retailer that has ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Senator Cotton requested the Biden administration provide a plan to protect Americans’ data from Shein and identify... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353July 10, 2024 Cotton, Banks: Biden Administration Rule Discriminates Against Faith-Based Foster Organizations Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced a resolution to remove a Health and Human Services (HHS) Department rule that would make it harder for faith-based organizations and families to provide homes for foster children. HHS finalized its rule in April. Congressman Jim Banks... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353July 9, 2024 Cotton Introduces Legislation to Mandate Review of Cases That Used Chevron as Basis Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Bureaucratic Overreach Review Act. The legislation would review federal court decisions on laws, regulations, and legal cases that used the recently overturned Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. case as the basis for their... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353June 28, 2024 Cotton Applauds SCOTUS Decision Ruling Biden DOJ Overstepped in Charging January 6 Defendants Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court decided to limit obstruction charges against January 6 defendants. Senator Cotton led 22 of his congressional colleagues in filing an amicus brief opposing the Department of Justice’s... Read More