Cotton Statement on Final WOTUS Rule
Washington, D.C.– Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the Obama administration released its final WOTUS Rule: “The WOTUS rule released today is just further proof that the Obama administration has little regard for rural America-both as an important sector of the economy and as responsible stewards of the environment. These unprecedented […]
Cotton Statement in Observance of Memorial Day
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: “On Memorial Day, we remember those brave Americans who gave what Lincoln called ‘the last, full measure of devotion’ defending our country. John 15:13 says, ‘Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life […]
Cotton Statement on Passage of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015
Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on passage of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015: “Trade Promotion Authority will allow the U.S. and Arkansas to increase our exports, grow our economy, and bring thousands of jobs to the Natural State. Specifically, this bill requires President Obama […]
Cotton Statement on Short-Term Authorization of Highway Programs
Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the passage of a short-term authorization of highway programs: “Early this morning, Congress took action to ensure Arkansas’s infrastructure projects will remain fully-funded through the critical summer months. But this patch does little to actually resolve the serious infrastructure funding issues we face. […]
Cotton Statement on the World Trade Organization's Ruling Against Country of Origin Labeling Regulations
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the World Trade Organization’s ruling against Country of Origin Labeling regulations: “Today the World Trade Organization once again validated the concerns of agricultural producers across Arkansans and the country with current Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulations. Unless these regulations are reversed, Arkansas exports will soon face […]
Boozman, Cotton, Crawford Announce USDA Funding for McCrory, Cotter & Brinkley
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-1) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded rural development grants to the communities of McCrory and Cotter for first responder vehicles and equipment. USDA has approved a loan for the city of Brinkley to make improvements to […]
Cotton Statement on the Death of Johnson County Reserve Deputy Sonny Smith
Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Johnson County Reserve Deputy Sonny Smith: “Over the past week, the nation has paused to honor our law enforcement officers during National Police Week. And today flags across the country are flying at half-mast in memory of those officers who […]
Boozman, Cotton Join Bipartisan Effort to Roll Back Clean Power Plan
Washington D.C.– U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton today helped introduce the Affordable Reliable Energy Now Act (ARENA), bipartisan legislation to ensure reliable and affordable energy, curb federal overreach and make job protection, creation and economy a priority. “The Obama climate plan is all pain and no gain. It raises costs and destroys jobs, but it doesn’t […]
Boozman, Cotton, Westerman Announce Funding for Small Business Working to Help Visually Impaired in Rural Areas
Washington, D.C.– U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressman Bruce Westerman today announced that Fauxsee Innovations—a Magnolia, Arkansas-based small business—has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its efforts to facilitate safe and efficient rural transportation for the blind. Fauxsee Innovations is an assistive device […]
Boozman, Cotton, Womack Announce Funding for Fort Smith Regional Airport Fire Fighting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressman Steve Womack today announced that the Fort Smith Regional Airport will receive nearly $592,000 in grant money from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be used for fire fighting equipment. The $591,785 grant will be used to purchase a new 1,500 gallon Index […]