Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt: "There is something especially wicked about murdering people on their way to a house of God. This attack is a reminder that Christianity remains the most targeted religion in the world. Today Coptic Christians need our prayers-and our firm resolve to confront their terrorist oppressors." Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.-Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Dianne Feinstein (D-California), Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) today introduced the Drone Federalism Act, a bill to establish a process for federal, state, local and tribal governments to work together to manage the use of recreational and commercial drones. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) anticipates there will be up to 4 million drones by 2020. Already the FAA has... Read More

Cotton Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Ed Markey (D-Massachusetts) introduced a bill that would increase pensions for Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally presented to its recipient by... Read More

Cotton Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) and Congressmen French Hill (R-Arkansas) and John Lewis (D-Georgia) today introduced legislation that would expand the boundaries of the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site. This expansion would mean seven homes located near Little Rock Central High School would be included in the school's national historic site designation and... 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 bombing in Manchester, England: "The atrocity in Manchester tonight was horrific. I extend my deepest condolences to the victims and their families. We stand with the British people, and, like them, refuse to be bowed by heinous acts of terror." Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Tom Cotton released the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum outlining how the Justice Department will implement President Trump's executive order on sanctuary cities: "It's perfectly reasonable to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities that refuse to enforce federal laws. This is a long overdue step, and I commend Attorney General Sessions for taking steps to carry out... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Vice President Pence's commencement address at Notre Dame on Sunday: "It is especially unfortunate that students walked out of the vice president's speech on Sunday-because if any young people needed to hear how important freedom of speech is to our country, it would be them. I think the vice president deserves credit for speaking out on the spread of intolerance... 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 Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit: "President Trump's speech was a very fitting capstone to a weekend of diplomatic successes in Saudi Arabia. For eight long years, old friends and partners in the Middle East wondered if America had abandoned them in favor of Iran. No more. President Trump announced that America will once again... 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 arms deal with Saudi Arabia: "This arms deal sends the right message to both friend and foe alike: we will not stand by while an imperialist Iran suffocates the region in an unwanted embrace. And to maintain peace in the region, we will strengthen defense relationships with partners like Saudi Arabia and maintain our friend Israel's... Read More

Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) along with Congressmen Mark Meadows (R-North Carolina), Michael Capuano (D-Massachusetts), and Elijah Cummings (D-Maryland) today introduced a resolution to annually designate October 28th as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. "Every day our first responders put their lives on the line for their fellow Americans. So, I think it's fitting that we set aside one day a... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) today issued the following statement in response to the incident that took place on American soil Tuesday: "We strongly condemn the violence that took place yesterday outside the Turkish Embassy in Washington. Reports indicate that some Turkish officials were involved in assaulting protestors, which violates the most basic rules of diplomacy... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today joined Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas), Bill Nelson (D-Florida), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) in introducing legislation to improve veterans' access to timely health care. The Veterans' Health Care Integrity Act would ensure the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) complies with its own veteran health care appointment scheduling policies by making annual certification a statutory... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement recognizing Arkansan Brittany Boccher on being named Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year: "Brittany Boccher likes to say ‘home is where the Air Force sends us,' and, thanks to her, so many Arkansas families have learned how to make a home out of the Little Rock Air Force Base. She understands very well that it may be the airmen and women who... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement applauding the Department of Justice's decision to return to previous drug prosecution policies: "I agree with Attorney General Sessions that law enforcement should side with the victims of crime rather than its perpetrators. This policy is simply common sense and will help reduce crime and drugs in our neighborhoods."   Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in response to the World Health Organization's refusal to invite Taiwan to attend the 2017 World Health Assembly: "This shameful episode is petty and reckless, and shows that Beijing will pursue its campaign to isolate Taiwan even at the expense of public health worldwide. Taiwan is fully prepared to play a constructive role on the international stage, which it has... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) today joined Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in reintroducing the Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act (S. 1044) which will provide individuals on Medicare Part D more flexibility to choose pharmacies in their communities without paying additional costs. The bill was originally introduced in the 114th Congress. "Seniors in Arkansas have... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the appointment of Keith Noreika as Comptroller of Currency: "I want to commend President Trump and Secretary Mnuchin for appointing Keith Noreika as acting comptroller of the currency. Keith is a longtime friend who has led a distinguished banking career. He knows the ins and outs of the Office of the Comptroller, and he understands what it takes to keep our... 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 Arkansas Congressman Jay Dickey: "Jay became a good friend and a trusted source of counsel during my first campaign for his old congressional district. He was a good man and a man of deep faith. Jay was one of a kind and we're richer as individuals and as a state for having had him in our lives. My thoughts and prayers are with Jay's family and... Read More

Caroline Rabbitt: (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. –Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Iran deal compliance certification: “This certification is shaky, and it doesn’t mean that the intentions behind Iran's nuclear program are benign. Because the deal doesn’t guarantee even standard verification measures, we cannot know the full extent of Iran's nuclear activities. And as Iran inches closer to a threshold nuclear breakout, it's... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court: "Judge Gorsuch is now Justice Gorsuch, and I'm glad to see such a distinguished jurist raised to the highest court in the land. I believe he will be a fine addition to the Supreme Court." Read More