FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 7, 2025   Cotton to Garland: The DOJ is Targeting Cops While Ignoring Criminals Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland condemning the Department of Justice for its recent push to impose federal consent decrees on multiple police stations across the country. This gross overreach undermines public safety and our police.  In part, Senator Cotton... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 6, 2025 Chairman Cotton Names Ryan Tully as Senate Intelligence Committee Staff Director Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), the incoming Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today named Ryan Tully as his Staff Director for the committee. Tully has previously served as Senator Cotton’s staff designee on the Intelligence Committee. “Ryan Tully is a friend and trusted voice on... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353January 2, 2025 Cotton, McConnell Statement on Reinstatement of Plea Deals for Terrorists Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) released the following statement regarding the reinstatement of terrorist plea deals: “The American people needed no further reminder of the Biden Administration’s naïve and negligent approach to counterterrorism. De-listing the Houthis,... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 18, 2024 Cotton Statement on Senate Passage of NDAA Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “Our troops pledge their lives to the defense of our nation, and this bill gives them more support to perform that vital mission. I’m pleased that this year’s NDAA also ensures Arkansas... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 16, 2024 Cotton to Austin: Border Wall Disposal Must Fully Disclose     Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, demanding full transparency regarding on the Department of Defense’s role in selling parts of our southern border wall.In part, Senator Cotton wrote: “I write to demand full accountability and transparency from the Department of... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 11, 2024 Cotton to West Point: Find Source of Trump Nominee Smears Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to U.S. Military Academy Superintendent Lieutenant General Steven Gilland urging a prompt investigation into the false information fed to a left-wing media outlet by a U.S. Military Academy official. In part, Senator Cotton wrote:“This statement is incorrect; not only did... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 6, 2024 Cotton, Scott Introduce Legislation to Block U.S. Tax Breaks for Chinese Communist Party Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Rick Scott (R-Florida) today introduced legislation to rescind the finalized rule under section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to prevent Chinese companies from accessing billions of dollars in U.S. tax credits. This legislation was introduced... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 5, 2024 Cotton Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Federal Use of the Term “West Bank” Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Retiring the Egregious Confusion Over the Genuine Name of Israel’s Zone of Influence by Necessitating Government-use of Judea and Samaria (RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria) Act, legislation to require all official U.S. documents and materials to use the... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 4, 2024 Cotton, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Help Address Drug Shortages and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities   Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia) today introduced the Protecting Our Essential Medicines Act, legislation to help address drug shortages and vulnerabilities in the drug supply chain by requiring the Secretary of Health and Human Services to maintain... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 4, 2024 Chairman Cotton Names Brian Colas as Senate Republican Conference Staff Director Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), the incoming Senate Republican Conference Chair, today named Brian Colas Staff Director for the Senate Republican Conference. Colas has previously served as Senator Cotton’s Chief Counsel, and campaign manager. “Brian Colas is a trusted advisor and friend who will work... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353December 3, 2024 Cotton Introduces Legislation to Expel Chinese Police Operatives in U.S.  Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2024, legislation that will impose sanctions on police departments operated by the People’s Republic of China in the United States. The act also sanctions those associated with the United Front Work Department who attempt... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 November 26, 2024  Cotton to Biden: Delayed Arms to Israel Emboldens Iran Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to President Joe Biden condemning the Biden-Harris administration’s continued delay of critical weapons shipments to Israel amid its ongoing conflict. Despite public declarations of “ironclad support” for Israel, the administration has repeatedly slowed the approval process... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 November 25, 2024  Cotton to Austin: Partisan Actions Undermine Incoming Administration Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III expressing deep concern about reports that Pentagon officials are obstructing the incoming administration’s plans for military and civil-service reform. The Department should revert focus on a smooth transition of... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353November 20, 2024 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ban Anti-Semitic Country-of-Origin Labels Washington, D.C. — Senators Cotton (R-Arkansas), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) reintroduced the Anti-BDS Labeling Act to prohibit the Biden-Harris administration from reversing current guidelines that require Israeli... Read More

Chairman Cotton: Senate Republicans are Ready to Work on Behalf of the American People View Senator Cotton’s remarks here. Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) gave remarks following his election as Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference: “I’m looking forward to working with Senator Thune and the rest of this leadership team. I’m very grateful for the confidence that my peers placed in me. “We all remember what it was like when President Trump was in office, and we had... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353November 10, 2024 Cotton: ICC Threats Against Allies Should Face Retaliation Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the International Criminal Court’s continued threats against Israeli officials: “The International Criminal Court has no jurisdiction in Israel and its illegal pursuit of Israeli officials is built on a lie. Any attempt by kangaroo court prosecutor Karim... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353October 24, 2024 Cotton to Garland: DOJ Singles Out Conservative Sweepstakes Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today wrote a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland urging the Department of Justice to retract their intimidating letter to Elon Musk’s America PAC. The letter describes a pattern of the Biden-Harris Department of Justice singling out conservative groups while turning a blind eye to... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353October 24, 2024 Cotton, Colleagues to DOJ and FTC: Systemic, Weaponized Leaks Violate Ethics Rules Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today led four of his colleagues in a letter to Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz and Federal Trade Commissioner Inspector General Andrew Katsaros, demanding an investigation into systemic media leaks. These leaks, all to the same media outlet,... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353October 23, 2024 Cotton to Biden: Continued Support for UNRWA Funds Terrorist Activities and Prolongs War Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today wrote a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to impose terrorism sanctions on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The Biden-Harris administration’s support for UNRWA threatens American national security and enables continued violence while... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353October 22, 2024 Cotton to Biden: Brief Congress on Leak Investigation Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today wrote a letter to President Biden asking for consistent updates on the investigation into the reported leak of top-secret documents. Senator Cotton noted that the repeated leaks from the Biden-Harris administration raise questions about whether the administration will adequately address this... Read More