Cotton, Miller Introduce Veterans Heritage Firearms Act of 2015
Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (AR) and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (FL-01) this week introduced the Veterans Heritage Firearms Act of 2015, legislation that would create a 180-day amnesty period for veterans or their family members to register firearms acquired overseas before October 31, 1968 without facing any prosecution. “Our World War […]
Boozman, Cotton Investigate U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and 21 of their colleagues questioned U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (Service) Director Dan Ashe regarding the agency’s consideration of the Northern Long-Eared Bat’s (NLEB) addition to the endangered species list. These bats can be found across the entire state of Arkansas, and activities throughout most […]
Cotton Votes to Override President Obama's Veto of Bill Approving Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, D.C.-Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after voting to override the President’s veto of legislation approving the Keystone XL Pipeline, which failed by a vote of 62-37: “Today, Senate Democrats once again put politics ahead of best interests of the American people. Their refusal to override the President’s veto is nothing more […]
Cotton Statement on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Address to Congress
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to a Joint Meeting of Congress this morning: “I am happy to welcome a truly courageous leader to address the Congress today. There is no one better equipped to discuss the danger posed by a nuclear Iran than Prime Minister […]
Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring Nemtsov, Calling for Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and a bipartisan group of 15 Senate cosponsors called Monday for strong action after the murder of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov Friday in Moscow. Johnson, Shaheen and their cosponsors introduced a resolution laying out the known facts not only […]
Cotton Introduces the Hunter and Farmer Protection Act
Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, Senator Tom Cotton introduced S. 595, the Hunter and Farmer Protection Act, legislation that would protect farmers from federal penalties levied under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act if they are following best practices provided by their state Cooperative Extension Office. Under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the government has the authority to regulate hunting seasons for some […]
Cotton Statement on Department of Homeland Security Funding Vote
Washington, D.C. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on today’s vote on Department of Homeland Security funding: “President Obama’s immigration executive order is unlawful and a blatant abuse of his Constitutional authority. Congress must do everything in its power to make sure it’s stopped-not reward the President and Senate Democrats for playing politics […]
Boozman, Cotton, Hill Announce Disaster Recovery Grant for Pulaski and Faulkner Counties
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) along with Congressman French Hill (AR-02) today announced that Pulaski and Faulkner counties are the recipients of a $96,000 grant to help disaster recovery efforts from the 2014 EF4 tornado. “Citizens of Pulaski and Faulkner counties are working together to rebuild and recover from the devastating […]
Cotton Statement on President Obama's Veto of the Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on President Obama’s veto of legislation approving the Keystone XL Pipeline: “President Obama’s veto of a bipartisan bill approving the Keystone XL Pipeline is regrettable. But what’s more concerning is his continued tendency to put his liberal allies ahead of America’s best interests. Arkansans […]
Cotton Statement on Wal-Mart's Workforce Announcement
Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement applauding Wal-Mart’s announcement of a $1 billion investment in its employees: “Arkansans learn at an early age that success can’t be achieved alone and you should thank those who help you get there along the way. Wal-Mart’s decision to raise wages for all […]