Arkansas Delegation Supports Governor's Request of Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—today sent a letter to President Obama supporting Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s request for a federal disaster declaration for 33 Arkansas counties following severe storms and flooding. The following is full text of the delegation’s letter: We are […]
Cotton Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on passage of Trade Promotion Authority: “Trade Promotion Authority is a win for our state economy. Expedited consideration of trade agreements will yield greater access to world markets for products produced or grown in Arkansas. Our exports will grow exponentially, resulting in both higher […]
Cotton Statement on Reports that the United States is Sharing a Military Base with Iranian Forces
Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in response to reports that the United States is sharing a military base with Iranian forces in Iraq: “When I was a soldier fighting in Iraq, Iran supplied the most advanced, most lethal roadside bombs used against coalition forces. Many American soldiers lost their […]
Cotton Statement on the Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act: “For the last several years Congress has been derelict in one of its most important duties: providing for a common defense. But the policy agenda set forth in this bill signals the tides are shifting. […]
Remarks to the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
It is an honor for me to be with you today. This room is full of men and women who have faced the evil of Communism directly, who have persevered in bleak times, and who understand that the triumph of liberty depends on the extraordinary bravery of ordinary people. Looking back over the last century, […]
Federal Lawmakers Request More Time for Comment Period on Plains & Eastern Clean Line Transmission Project
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) — along with Congressmen Rick Crawford (AR-01), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03) and Bruce Westerman (AR-04)—today requested that the Department of Energy (DOE) extend the comment period for the need and feasibility review of the Plains & Eastern Clean Line […]
Cotton Statement on President Obama's Remarks on ISIS at the G7 Conference
Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on President Obama’s remarks on ISIS at the G7 Conference: “President Obama has long been in denial about ISIS, but his comments today indicate an alarming attitude toward this threat to our national security. Over the last year ISIS has expanded its reach and […]
Senators Introduce Bill to Deny Resources to Castro's Military and Security Services
Washington, D.C.— Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today introduced the “Cuban Military Transparency Act,” bipartisan legislation that would ensure any increase in resources to Cuba reach the Cuban people by prohibiting financial transactions with the Castro regime’s military and security services. The bill’s co-sponsors include: Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Cory Gardner […]
Members of the Arkansas Congressional Delegation Announce Over $6.5 Million for Airport Improvements
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 11 Arkansas airports have been awarded more than $6.5 million from the Department of Transportation to support facility upgrades and expansions. “Transportation infrastructure is vital for local commerce and private sector job […]
Cotton Statement on the USA FREEDOM Act
Washington, D.C.– Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the USA FREEDOM Act: “Congress should have reauthorized the expiring provisions of the Patriot Act because they saved Americans lives and protected Americans rights. Instead, the so-called “FREEDOM Act” would replace an effective, Constitutional intelligence collection system with an untested hypothetical one. Worse, […]