Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Pentagon's effort to develop a new ground-based cruise missile to counter Russian aggression in Europe: "I'm glad to hear the Pentagon is acting on my proposal to begin research on a new ground-based cruise missile. Russia has shown no remorse in ripping up the INF Treaty, and the only hope we have of bringing them back into compliance is to make them... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Arkansas State Senator Greg Standridge: "I was very sad to hear of Senator Standridge's passing. He was a good man, a proud Arkansan, who did so much for our state, serving as a constable, a volunteer fireman, and a member of the Pope County rescue team. His reputation preceded him in the insurance industry, and he brought that wealth of... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) tonight released the following statement on the passage of the VALOR Act: "It's a good day for our veterans. The easier it is for employers to set up apprenticeship programs, the more opportunities there'll be for veterans to join them. These experiences may prove invaluable to them in their careers. And businesses of all sizes will benefit from having more of our veterans on the payroll. I'm glad... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the confirmation of Mark Esper as the secretary of the Army: "I congratulate Secretary Esper on his confirmation. Throughout his life, he has served his country with distinction, starting with his time in the 101st Airborne. He brings to this position years of experience working in national security. And most importantly, I'm confident he will always have... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement regarding the resignation of Richard Cordray as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: "I wish Mr. Cordray all the best in retirement, but I can't say I'm sorry to see him go. The CFPB has hurt more consumers than it has helped, partly because Mr. Cordray never understood that true consumer protection is anchored in vibrant, competitive markets.... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate Finance Committee's decision to include his proposal to repeal the Obamacare individual mandate in the tax legislation: "I'm pleased the Senate Finance Committee has accepted my proposal to repeal the Obamacare individual mandate in the tax legislation. Repealing the mandate pays for more tax cuts for working families and protects them from being... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the removal of Anwar Al-Awlaki's videos from YouTube: "I applaud YouTube for removing Anwar Al-Awlaki's videos from its site. He deliberately recruited young men to launch terrorist attacks against the American people, and these videos were integral to his campaign of hatred and violence. To him, YouTube wasn't a platform, but one more weapon to wield... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today applauded the Senate Banking Committee's agreement on legislative proposals to improve our nation's financial regulatory framework and promote economic growth. The agreement includes the PACE Act, legislation Senator Cotton introduced earlier this year that requires Truth in Lending Act (TILA) disclosure for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) loans that target low-income and elderly... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Veterans Day: "Today, we honor our veterans, the brave men and women who put our country first. It was one of the great privileges of my life to serve alongside them in the U.S. Army, and like all Americans, I admire their valor, their resolve, and their steadfast patriotism. The amount of debt we owe them is simply incalculable. That's why we set... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement urging his colleagues to add a repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate to the tax-reform bill: "The tax-reform proposal released today is a good start, but it would be so much better if we repeal Obamacare's hated individual mandate. This tax is deeply unpopular, it punishes working-class families for not being able to afford insurance, and repealing it would... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the revelation that the man who committed yesterday's terrorist attack in New York City came to the U.S. through the notoriously flawed diversity visa lottery program: "Yesterday's attack was an outrage, especially because it was entirely preventable. The diversity visa lottery program has long been deeply flawed, but now we see very clearly how it's a... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the nomination of Eddie Joe Williams as Federal Representative to the Southern States Energy Board: "This is a very good choice. Eddie Joe Williams has extensive experience in both the private and public sector. He understands protecting the environment and developing American energy aren't mutually exclusive goals; in fact, they can support each other. And... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray's comments following the Senate vote to repeal the CFPB's arbitration rule: "Richard Cordray runs an undemocratic agency and he seems to have forgotten the principle of democratic accountability. The unelected Mr. Cordray issued yet another stupid regulation that would hurt consumers, the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate vote to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's arbitration rule: "This is good news for the American consumer. A ban on arbitration clauses would very likely have resulted in lower reward payments for wronged customers and higher credit costs for everybody. There's little evidence to suggest that class-action lawsuits actually stop the... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed legislation by a vote of 12-3 to extend Title VII of FISA, including Section 702: "Today, the Senate Intelligence Committee rightly passed legislation that will reauthorize one of our most valuable intelligence-gathering tools. I'm also glad it included a provision I offered to increase the maximum... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) announced today he is seeking spring interns in his Washington, D.C. office. Interns will have the opportunity to experience the daily operations of Senator Cotton's office and witness the legislative process firsthand. Depending on their university's requirements, students may be able to receive academic credit for their service. Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania) today introduced the Mandate Relief Act of 2017 to help hardworking Americans who are struggling under Obamacare's individual mandate. "Imposing the individual mandate opened a Pandora's box of unintended consequences. Instead of stabilizing the insurance markets, it forced hardworking families to get by with even less. This bill will give them the relief... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on President Trump's decision to not certify the Iran deal: "In choosing not to certify the Iran deal, President Trump made the right decision. The current deal paves the way to a nuclear weapon for Iran, so Congress and the President must seize this opportunity to fix the deal's grievous flaws. I also welcome the President's announcement of a broad strategy... Read More

Washington, D.C. - Ahead of President Donald Trump's announcement on Iran later today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on his work on a comprehensive legislative strategy to address flaws in the nuclear agreement: "Lawmakers need to do now what we couldn't do two years ago: unite around an Iran strategy that truly stops Iran's nuclear weapons program and empowers the United States and our allies to combat the full spectrum of Iran's imperial aggression. The... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt Tabler (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on President Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, citing the organization's anti-Israeli bias: "The United States's withdrawal from UNESCO is long overdue. The organization has taken unilateral action to recognize a Palestinian state, which greatly damages the prospects for true peace... Read More