Cotton to Makary: Investigate Unregulated Drug Ingredients from Communist China
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 February 13, 2026 Cotton to Makary: Investigate Unregulated Drug Ingredients from Communist China Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Martin Makary urging further investigation into unregulated pharmaceutical ingredients flowing into our country from Communist China. Illegal, unregulated active pharmaceutical […]
Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Arkansas Energy Prices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 February 11, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Arkansas Energy Prices Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-Montana) today introduced legislation that would reduce energy prices for Americans. The Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy (RATE) Act promotes grid reliability by preventing […]
Cotton Statement on Expiration of New START
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 February 5, 2026 Cotton Statement on Expiration of New START Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the following statement on the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty: “The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, also known as […]
Cotton Introduces Bill to Increase State Cooperation with Federal Immigration Laws
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 February 5, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Increase State Cooperation with Federal Immigration Laws Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) yesterday introduced legislation to ensure states comply with federal immigration enforcement. The Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act would encourage better cooperation and prioritize safety by […]
Cotton, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Establish Federal Biotech Security Framework
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 February 4, 2026 Cotton, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Establish Federal Biotech Security Framework Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced legislation to establish a federal biosecurity framework. The Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act will require gene synthesis providers screen their orders […]
Senator Cotton Joins Senator Boozman, Attorney General Tim Griffin, and FBI Director Kash Patel to Discuss China’s Impacts on our Homeland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 31, 2026 Senator Cotton Joins Senator Boozman, Attorney General Tim Griffin, and FBI Director Kash Patel to Discuss China’s Impacts on our Homeland Little Rock, AR — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas), and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin today hosted FBI […]
Opening Remarks at Senate Intel Committee Confirmation Hearing for Lieutenant General Joshua M. Rudd, nominee to become Director for the National Security Agency
As I mentioned, the nominee has previously appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee, and our Lieutenant General Rudd has previously testified for his nomination at the Armed Services Committee. Our committee has sequential referral. Our goal for this hearing is to consider the nominee’s qualifications and give members ample opportunity for thoughtful deliberation. General […]
Cotton Introduces Bill to Reduce Burdensome Government Regulations on Hardrock Mineral Leasing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 28, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Reduce Burdensome Government Regulations on Hardrock Mineral Leasing Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced legislation to make all federally acquired lands eligible for hardrock mineral leasing. The Mineral Extraction for Renewable Industry […]
Cotton Statement on Pine Bluff Arsenal Investment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 28, 2026 Cotton Statement on Pine Bluff Arsenal Investment Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), released the following statement about the U.S. Army awarding a landmark enhanced use lease to Hanwha Defense USA at Pine Buff Arsenal: “I’m pleased to have worked with Secretary […]
Cotton Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Migrant Fraud Schemes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 15, 2026 Cotton Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Migrant Fraud Schemes Washington, DC — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to crack down on migrants convicted of fraud schemes. The Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act will increase the mandatory minimum sentence for any […]