Arkansas Delegation Introduces Legislation to Honor Arkansas Judge
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 […]
Cotton Statement in Response to President Obama's Comments on ISIS at the Pentagon
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 […]
Cotton Statement on the Obama Administration's Intention to Open a U.S. Embassy in Cuba
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 […]
Senator Tom Cotton Speaks About the Future of the U.S.-Vietnam Relationship
It is an honor to be here for the opening of this trade office, which marks a major step in the new sister relationship between the state of Arkansas and Dong Nai province of Vietnam. It is our hope that this office will not only strengthen trade ties between Vietnam and Arkansas, but also the […]
Cotton Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling on the EPA's Limits on Mercury Pollution from Power Plants
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 […]
Cotton Statement on U.S. Official Indicating that it is "Not Appropriate" for IAEA Inspectors to Have Full Access to Iranian Military Sites
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 […]
Arkansas Delegation Applauds Disaster Declaration for State
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 […]
Cotton Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision in King v. Burwell
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 […]
Members of the Arkansas Delegation Announce Over $1.8 Million for Airport Improvements
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman, today announced that five Arkansas airports will receive over $1.8 million from the Department of Transportation to support facility upgrades and expansions. “These airports are important to growth and development in Arkansas communities. Upgrades to these facilities […]
Cotton Statement on Congressional Delegation Trip to Ukraine and Slovakia
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) returned Sunday from a trip to Ukraine and Slovakia led by Senator John McCain (R-Arizona), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. In Ukraine, the delegation observed the Russian invasion first-hand during a visit to Eastern Command and a tour of the Dnipro-1 Territorial Defense Battalion. They met with […]