Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) introduced legislation permitting the United States Postal Service (USPS) to accept and display a portrait of notable Little Rock attorney Scipio A. Jones to hang in the Little Rock post office that bears his name. "Scipio Jones was an influential civil rights leader whose career and activism helped pave a path to equality. Providing the ability for the Scipio A. Jones Station to display a piece of art featuring... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Senators Mike Braun (R-Indiana) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), yesterday sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr urging the Department of Justice to investigate the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) and its sister organization, NIAC Action, for potential violations of the Foreign Agents Registration Act. The National Iranian American Council is a nonprofit organization that purports to improve understanding between American and... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 13, 2020   Cotton Urges Apple to Work With FBI on Pensacola Shooting Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) released the following statement after Attorney General William Barr requested that Apple open encrypted iPhones belonging to the gunman who opened fire last month at the Pensacola Naval Air Station: “Companies shouldn’t be allowed to shield... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today issued the following statement on Tsai Ing-wen's re-election as President of Taiwan: "Congratulations to Tsai Ing-wen on her reelection as president of Taiwan and to the people of Taiwan for holding yet another free and fair election. The island's vibrant democracy is a shining beacon of freedom for oppressed peoples around the world, particularly those suffering under the yoke of the Chinese Communist Party. I look forward to... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) tonight issued the following statement on the death of the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said al Said: "Sultan Qaboos was a valuable partner of the United States for decades, building on a relationship our nations set forth in the 1833 Treaty of Amity and Commerce. I am confident his successor will continue to advance the shared interests of our two countries." Read More

The Case for Killing Qassim SuleimaniThe New York TimesBy: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) Last week, our military and intelligence services brought justice to Qassim Suleimani, Iran's terror mastermind. President Trump ordered General Suleimani's killing after months of attacks on Americans by Iran's proxy forces in Iraq. These attacks culminated in a rocket strike that killed an American and wounded others, then the attempted storming of our embassy in Baghdad. The first attack crossed the red... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced a bill that would prohibit the United States from sharing intelligence with countries that allow Huawei to operate their 5G networks: "The United States shouldn't be sharing valuable intelligence information with countries that allow an intelligence-gathering arm of the Chinese Communist Party to operate freely within their borders. I urge our allies around the world to carefully consider the consequences of dealing with Huawei... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 8, 2020   Cotton Statement on Iranian Strikes Against Iraqi Bases   Washington, D.C. — Following Iranian strikes against two Iraqi bases housing U.S. forces last night and President Trump’s remarks today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement:   “As I’ve said all along, if Iran wants to start a fight, the United States... Read More

Washington, D.C. - In response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's unprecedented attempt to prevent an impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) today introduced a resolution to update Senate rules to allow a motion to dismiss articles of impeachment for lack of prosecution. Senators Rick Scott (R-Florida), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Montana), John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), Joni... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353January 2, 2020   Cotton Statement on Reported Death of Qassem Soleimani   Washington, D.C. — Following reports of a strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian Major General in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the commander of its Quds Force, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement: “Qassem Soleimani masterminded Iran’s reign... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after Iran organized an attack on the United States Embassy in Baghdad: "When an Iran-backed militia killed an American in Iraq last week, it met with a firm response. Now our embassy in Baghdad-sovereign U.S. territory-has been attacked in yet another reckless escalation. As the President notes, Iran must be held responsible." Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the United Statesconducted strikes on five facilities in Iraq and Syria: "Today's strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Iraq and Syria are a justified response to the killing of an American and the wounding of several American service members and Iraqis. Tehran must stop attacking Americans or else face even graver consequences." Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353December 28, 2019   Cotton Statement on Rocket Attack on Iraqi Military Base   Washington, D.C. — Following reports of a rocket attack that killed an American citizen and injured four American troops at a military base in Kirkuk, Iraq, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement:   “If American blood was shed by an Iran-backed group, Tehran... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353December 21, 2019     Senators Cotton, Shaheen, Second Lady Applaud Law Reforming Occupational Licensing for Military Spouses   Washington, D.C. — Yesterday the president signed into law the Portable Certification of Spouses (PCS) Act, legislation U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) included in the 2020 defense bill and introduced... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), this week introduced legislation to protect women by controlling the distribution of chemical abortion drugs, which have high complication rates for incomplete abortions, infections, severe bleeding, and death. The Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act would prevent labeling changes for already-approved abortion drugs; prevent providers from dispensing these drugs remotely, by... Read More

Washington, D.C. -Today, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Rick Scott (R-Florida), and John Cornyn (R-Texas) wrote to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and Federal Aviation Administrator Stephen Dickson to express concerns regarding the national security threats posed by Chinese drones. "We...urge you to immediately restrict the use of this equipment and technology that has the potential to jeopardize the security of critical... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353December 17, 2019   Cotton, Colleagues: China Shouldn’t Lead World Intellectual Property Organization   Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Chuck Schumer (D-New York), along with Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-California) and Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin), sent a letter urging the president to strongly oppose China’s efforts to lead the World... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) have reintroduced bipartisan legislation-the Unsolicited Loan Act -that would halt the predatory practice of mailing high-interest loans to consumers in the form of "live" checks.Often times, when consumers receive these checks in the mail they believe them to be from their bank or another trusted financial institution and are unaware the check is a high-interest loan. Under... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353December 13, 2019   Cotton Statement on United Kingdom Election Results   Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservatives won a powerful majority of parliamentary seats last night: “Congratulations to Prime Minister Johnson, the Tories, and the British people on a resounding... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or James Arnold (202) 224-2353December 12, 2019   Cotton Statement on First Test of Post-INF Ballistic Missile   Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the Department of Defense conducted its first test of a conventionally-configured ballistic missile since the Russian Federation rendered the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty defunct: “This is a... Read More