WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-01) and Steve Womack (AR-03), today announced that the University of Arkansas (UA) and Arkansas State University (ASU) will receive grants from the Department of Justice (DOJ) totaling over $900,000 to study domestic radicalization.  UA will receive $399,531 to identify behavioral characteristics of homegrown terrorists who were able to evade arrest and/or neutralization for a long... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate's failed cloture vote to advance a continuing resolution: "I could not support this continuing resolution because it badly underfunds our military, providing even less for defense than President Obama requested. The consequences of ongoing military-budget cuts are immediate and dangerous. Today, our Navy cannot keep an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf, our Army and Marine Corps are losing... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today made the following statement on the recent transfer of Abdul al Shalabi to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: "The release of this dangerous detainee, Abdul al Shalabi, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is another example of President Obama playing politics with national security and putting campaign promises ahead of U.S. national security interests. It's concerning that Secretary Carter would authorize this transfer, particularly given Saudi... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement calling on EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy to set aside a portion of the agency's annual funding to pay for damages from the Animas River Disaster: "The EPA's response to the Animas River disaster reads like an exaggerated Hollywood portrayal of a political cover-up. They underplayed the severity of the spill from the beginning and failed to warn affected states or groups to allow them to better mitigate... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today made the following statement on the upcoming state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping: "Judging from the White House invitation list for Pope Francis's visit, it's clear that President Obama plans to challenge his honored guest with activists who openly dispute Catholic beliefs and teachings. President Obama should apply this newfound diplomatic protocol evenhandedly, and do so this very week at the state dinner for Chinese President... Read More

  WASHINGTON  - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton cosponsored a joint resolution of disapproval that would reverse the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. This regulation gives the administration expanded federal authority to oversee land use decisions of homeowners, small businesses and family farms in Arkansas and across the country. The resolution introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and cosponsored by 46 senators... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate's failure to advance a resolution of disapproval on the Iran nuclear deal:   "From the beginning, President Obama intended to turn our constitutional process on its head and implement this deal via executive action, as he has done in the past with his overreaching EPA regulations and his immigration decrees. He never wanted a vote on his Iran deal because he was... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—are asking Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz to address their detailed concerns about the federal government's possible unprecedented partnership with a third party to construct an electrical transmission project through Arkansas. The Department of Energy (DOE) is considering the use of Section 1222 of the Energy Policy Act of... Read More

Contact: Caroline Rabbitt (202) 224-2353 Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator (EPA) Gina McCarthy expressing concern over the agency's internal review of the Gold King Mine disaster. Senator Cotton identifies five primary issues with the report and asks for additional information in each of those areas. The issues include: The report lacks any consequences for the EPA employees who failed to test the mine's water... Read More

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001:     "Today we remember the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The pain and sadness of that day are still fresh. We still mourn the lives we lost and share in the grief of their loved ones. But we also remember the heroism, courage, and unity we saw that day. Our resolve was tested, but America stood... Read More

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with other Republican lawmakers yesterday introduced legislation to roll back the National Labor Relations Board's "joint employer" decision, which the chairmen of the House and Senate labor committees say "threatens to steal the American dream from owners of the nation's 780,000 franchise businesses and millions of contractors.":       "The NLRB's unprecedented ruling could destroy nearly 10,000... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Senate's failure to advance a resolution of disapproval on the Iran nuclear deal:  "I am deeply disappointed by Senate Democrats' decision to block a vote on the Iran nuclear deal. I proposed an amendment to Corker-Cardin that would have guaranteed a vote, but it was rejected by Democrats because their goal all along was to deny Congress any vote or say on this deal.... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the 34th Democratic Senator Announced Support for the Iran Deal: "I am disappointed that 34 of my Democratic colleagues have chosen to support this dangerous deal. They bowed to White House pressure and put partisan politics ahead of national security and their constituents. The consequences of this decision cannot be overstated and the American people will not soon forget their votes. "What's worse is... Read More

WASHINGTON  - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman today announced that Arkansas local law enforcement agencies will receive $2.3 million in federal grants from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to purchase law enforcement equipment and supplies. "These grants are an important investment in our state that will allow our law enforcement officers to better protect... Read More

Washington, D.C.  - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman today announced that 13 Arkansas airports will receive $8.5 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades and expansions. "Airports are important to growth and development in Arkansas communities. Investments to our infrastructure will better serve the economic needs of our state and facilitate commerce and... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem during a weeklong trip to Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Senator Cotton discussed the special relationship between the United States and Israel, their opposition to the Iran Nuclear Deal, and the regional implications of the deal. "I was honored to spend time with Prime Minister Netanyahu today. There is no one better to discuss the impact of a nuclear Iran, both in the Middle... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the National Labor Relations Board's ruling in the Browning-Ferris case: "The National Labor Relation Board's ruling in the Browning-Ferris case wrongly overturns a 50-year old definition of 'joint-employer' that is relied on by franchises nationwide. The franchisee model has been one of great economic success. In Arkansas, there are nearly 10,000 franchises and more than 770,000... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota's decision to grant a preliminary injunction against the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: "I applaud the Court's decision to block the EPA's Water of the United States rule. This rule brings unprecedented new regulations that will allow the EPA to dictate everything from when Arkansas farmers can... Read More

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressman French Hill today announced a $15.6 million grant for the construction of a new nursing home facility in Little Rock, Arkansas.  "This grant will help construct a new, state-of-the-art facility for our aging veterans," said Senator Cotton. "Our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line in defense of our freedom. They deserve the very best care, no matter their stage in... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the EPA's lack of responsibility with its response to the disaster it caused in the Animas River. "I am deeply troubled by EPA's continued lack of responsibility and integrity with its response to the disaster it caused in the Animas River. Rather than actually take responsibility, the EPA continues to hide behind its bureaucracy. Waiting weeks to release documents related to the spill late on a Friday... Read More