WASHINGTON  - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman announced over $2 million in funding for Arkansas Higher Education under the U.S. Department of Education Student Support Services Program. "Supporting diversity throughout higher education is important for our state. These grants will expand education opportunities and help Arkansans from all walks of life develop the skills they... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Obama Administration's changes to the Oath of Allegiance for new citizens: "The Obama Administration's announced changes to the Oath of Allegiance undermines what it means to be a citizen of the United States.  Growing up in Dardanelle I learned from an early age that freedom isn't free. I knew my dad and many of his friends had put their lives on hold to serve during the Vietnam... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the 5th anniversary of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, also known as Dodd-Frank:   "Five years ago President Obama signed Dodd-Frank into law, but today community banks across Arkansas and America have little to celebrate. President Obama promised Dodd-Frank would 'lift our economy' and prevent another financial crisis. In reality, it's done much more harm... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Pompeo (KS-04) on Friday had a meeting in Vienna with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), during which the agency conveyed to the lawmakers that two side deals made between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IAEA as part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will remain secret and will not be shared with other nations, with Congress, or with the public. One agreement covers the inspection of... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the United Nations Security Council's vote on the Iran Nuclear Deal:   "It is disappointing that the President has gone to the United Nations for approval of his dangerous Iran deal before hearing from the people's representatives in Congress. This undermines both our constitutional process and the legislation he signed to submit the Iran deal to congressional review. This deal... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Official Restoration of Diplomatic Relations with Cuba:   "Restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba despite the Castro brothers' continued oppression of the Cuban people and their efforts to oppose U.S. interests is a grave mistake. It is unacceptable that the President has opened an embassy in Havana before opening one in Jerusalem, and it sends the wrong message to our... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Russellville native Staff Sgt. David Wyatt: "Today I join all Arkansans and Americans in mourning the death of Staff Sgt. David Wyatt. A dedicated Marine, Staff Sgt. Wyatt fought on the front lines in both Iraq and Afghanistan. John 15:13 says, 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' Staff Sgt. Wyatt laid down his life for us, his... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on today's passage of the Every Child Achieves Act: "I am a proud graduate of Arkansas's public schools and the son of a public-school teacher and principal. I believe in our public-school system, but I also know too many children aren't receiving the quality of education they deserve. This bill rightly provides educators and administrators with the long-term stability they need to establish better... Read More

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressman French Hill today announced a $1 million grant to build a community saferoom at the new Vilonia Intermediate School. "Vilonia residents are unfortunately all too familiar with the destruction Mother Nature can cause. These funds will help provide residents a safe place to take cover should dangerous storms strike in the future. I was pleased to see the progress in rebuilding this school and I am confident... Read More

  Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the announcement of an agreement with Iran regarding its nuclear weapons program: "The deal announced by President Obama today is a grievous, dangerous mistake.  It will give Iran tens of billions of dollars to finance its sponsorship of terrorism against the United States and our allies.  It will lift embargoes on conventional weapons and ballistic-missile sales to... Read More

WASHINGTON  - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman—today announced that 12 Arkansas airports have been awarded more than $3 million from the Department of Transportation to support facility upgrades and expansions. "This investment in Arkansas airports will improve economic development in our state. These upgrades are important for long-term growth and job creation," Boozman said. "Local airports play a... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Army's announcement of an accelerated drawdown of 40,000 troops: "President Obama's decision to accelerate the drawdown of 40,000 active-duty Army troops is a dangerous and unwise gamble-one that America cannot afford to take. From Russian aggression in Ukraine to the Islamic State's barbaric rampage across the Middle East, the threats we face today are more dangerous than ever. And we're on the brink... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today issued the following statement after introducing legislation that would make cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration policies, also known as sanctuary cities, ineligible for federal immigration and law enforcement grants:   "The senseless murder of a young woman in San Francisco last week tragically illustrates that the politicization of the immigration debate has... Read More

  WASHINGTON  - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman introduced legislation today to rename the Helena-West Helena Federal building in honor of Judge Jacob Trieber. "Judge Trieber paved the way for diversity on the federal bench as the first Jewish federal judge. His work on the bench helped fight injustice and laid the foundation for equality with a lasting civic legacy that continues to... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in response to President Obama's comments on ISIS at the Pentagon: "Just weeks after President Obama admitted we lacked a complete strategy to combat ISIS, he's now touting his efforts against the group. But his rhetoric doesn't match reality. Over the last year, ISIS has expanded its reach exponentially—and the group's influence continues to grow. Currently we're... Read More

Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Obama Administration's intention to open a U.S. embassy in Cuba: "President Obama's continued appeasement of dictators around the world is beyond troubling. Since the President announced initial discussions with Cuba in December, there has been no change in the Castro brothers' behavior. Yet we continue to reward them with unearned concessions, weakening our hand against our adversaries... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling on the Environmental Protection Agency's limits on mercury pollution from power plants:  "I am pleased the Supreme Court finally took steps to reign-in President Obama's Environmental Protection Agency.  Regardless of the regulation, it's imperative its impact on Arkansas businesses and families is carefully considered. Regrettably,... Read More

  Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in response to comments from an unamed senior U.S. official indicating that it is "not appropriate" for IAEA inspectors to have full access to Iranian military sites as part of an agreement over Iran's nuclear program: "It's outrageous that a senior U.S. official pointed out that if the United States wouldn't allow weapons inspectors full access to its military installations, Iran shouldn't... 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—  announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today issued a major disaster declaration for the state, allowing local communities to recover from severe storms and flooding. "We are pleased with this quick response from the administration which will allow residents and local governments financial assistance... Read More

Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in King v. Burwell: "The government must follow the law as it's written, which is why I believe the Court wrongly decided to approve President Obama's unlawful implementation of Obamacare.  While I respect the Court's decision, Obamacare remains a fundamentally flawed law that is hurting thousands of Arkansans with higher premiums and copays, higher... Read More