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| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-braun-introduce-bill-to-curb-reliance-on-chinese-pharmaceuticals | Cotton, Braun Introduce Bill to Curb Reliance on Chinese Pharmaceuticals | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 December 15, 2021 Cotton, Braun Introduce Bill to Curb Reliance on Chinese Pharmaceuticals Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Mike Braun (R-Indiana) today introduced the Anyone But China Safe Drugs Act, or the ABC Safe Drug Act, legislation to track active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), prohibit pharmaceutical purchases from China, and create transparency within the medical supply chain. Bill text may be found here. “Shortages in the medical supply chain are a matter of life and death, and we cannot rely on China for our citizens’ survival. Our bill will encourage pharmaceutical production in friendly countries and end dependency on the Chinese Communist Party,” said Cotton. “The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly demonstrated why we cannot continue to rely so heavily on communist China for lifesaving medications. I am proud to join Senator Cotton on this legislation that will ban the use of federal funds for the purchase of drugs manufactured in China and add more much-needed transparency to our drug supply chain,” said Braun. The ABC Safe Drug Act would: Require the Food and Drug Administration to create a registry of all drugs and corresponding APIs that are produced outside the United States and are determined to be critical to the health and safety of Americans. Require that the Department of Health and Human Services, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, and all other federally qualified health facilities purchase pharmaceutical products that have no APIs produced in China. This requirement will be phased in over two years. The FDA may issue waivers if the APIs are only available in China, however, no waivers may be issued after 2027. Require drug companies to list the APIs and their countries of origin on the labels of imported and domestically produced finished drug products. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-passage-of-the-ndaa | Cotton Statement on Passage of the NDAA | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 December 15, 2021 Cotton Statement on Passage of the NDAA Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act: “Democrats tried to use this defense bill to draft America’s daughters and force their radical social ideologies onto our troops. Thankfully, they failed, and this year’s defense bill largely does what it should: support and strengthen our troops. By increasing our defense budget, fully funding our nuclear weapons, giving the troops a raise, and investing substantially in our Navy, this bill is an important step to providing our military with the resources it needs to protect the United States. But there’s more work to do, and I’ll stay dedicated to supporting our troops and not letting Democrats use the military for left-wing social engineering.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-bidens-crushing-inflation | Cotton Statement on Biden’s Crushing Inflation | 2021-12-10 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 December 10, 2021 Cotton Statement on Biden’s Crushing Inflation Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the growing inflation rate in the United States: “President Biden promised never to raise taxes on middle class and working-class Americans—President Biden lied. He allowed the cruelest tax of all, inflation, to skyrocket. Today, we learned that inflation is at the highest level in more than a generation. This is a direct result of President Biden’s trillion dollar spending binges, his appointment of an inexperienced and absentee Transportation Secretary who mangled our supply chains, and his anti-energy policies that have driven up the price of gas. The President should immediately reverse course, apologize for his undeniable and unforced failures, and end his extreme agenda.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-introduce-bill-targeting-palestinian-terror-payments | Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill Targeting Palestinian Terror Payments | 2021-12-06 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 December 6, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill Targeting Palestinian Terror Payments Click Here to View Senator Cotton’s Remarks in Full. Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with twelve of his Senate colleagues, today introduced the Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act, legislation aimed at eliminating Palestinian “martyr payments.” The bill would deter foreign banks from making these payments by putting at risk their access to the United States financial system. A one-pager about the bill may be found here. Bill text may be found here. This evening, Senator Cotton and Senators Steve Daines (R-Montana), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) held a press conference on the bill. They were joined by Stuart and Robbi Force, whose son Taylor Force was murdered by Palestinian terrorists during a trip to Israel. A video of the press conference may be found here. “Radical Islamic terrorists shouldn’t be rewarded for killing innocent people, and banks should be held responsible for processing any sort of ‘martyr payments.’ Our bill will build upon the Taylor Force Act to ensure Palestinian terrorists don’t benefit financially for committing these senseless murders,” said Cotton. “The 2018 Taylor Force Act was an important first step toward ending the Palestinian Authority‘s outrageous ‘pay-for-slay’ system that incentivizes deadly terrorist attacks against Israelis and Americans. Senator Cotton's bill will make important progress toward this goal by targeting the financial institutions that facilitate these so-called ‘martyr payments,’” said Republican Jewish Coalition National Chairman Norm Coleman. Joining Senator Cotton on the bill are Senators Steve Daines (R-Montana), Todd Young (R-Indiana), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Roy B… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-diplomatic-boycott-of-the-2022-winter-olympics | Cotton Statement on Diplomatic Boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics | 2021-12-06 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 December 6, 2021 Cotton Statement on Diplomatic Boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s announcement of a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing: “Today, the Biden administration announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. The President has once again opted for a half measure, when bold leadership was required. The United States should fully boycott the Genocide Games in Beijing. American businesses should not financially support the Chinese Communist Party and we must not expose Team USA to the dangers of a repugnant authoritarian regime that disappears its own athletes.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-demands-action-from-doj-following-attack-in-waukesha | Cotton Demands Action from DOJ Following Attack in Waukesha | 2021-12-01 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 December 1, 2021 Cotton Demands Action from DOJ Following Attack in Waukesha Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers about how the Department of Justice will respond to the mass-murder attack in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where a career criminal was arrested for driving an SUV through a Christmas parade. In part, Senator Cotton wrote, “In October, you issued a memorandum to all United States Attorneys and to the FBI, directing them to bring a federal law enforcement presence to local school board meetings all across the country, despite a lack of any apparent federal crime or national outbreak of violence.” “Yet, while you seemed to have no hesitation to prioritize chilling free speech from concerned parents, neither you nor the Department of Justice appear to have even issued a public statement about the mass murder in Waukesha. You have also issued no statements about the lenient bail policies that appear to have allowed this attack to take place,” he continued. Text of the letter may be found here and below. Dear Attorney General Garland, I am writing regarding the recent mass-murder attack in Waukesha, Wisconsin, in which law enforcement arrested a career criminal for allegedly driving an SUV through a Christmas parade, killing at least six and injuring more than 60 others. The defendant in this case has spent more than two decades committing crimes, including a number of violent and sexual felonies, and had also reportedly shared anti-Semitic posts and called for violence against white people. Just three weeks before the attack in Waukesha, the same defendant was reportedly arrested for attacking his ex-girlfriend and running over her with his car, but he was released on bail of just $1,000. He was still out on bail at the time of the attack. In October, you issued a memorandum to all United States Attorneys and to the FBI, directing them to bring … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/11/25/2021/cotton-statement-on-thanksgiving | Cotton Statement on Thanksgiving | 2021-11-25 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 November 25, 2021 Cotton Statement on Thanksgiving Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Thanksgiving: “400 years ago, our Pilgrim Fathers, who battled sorrow and starvation for the promise of freedom in a New World, joined together with the Wampanoag tribe for a celebration, which we know as the first Thanksgiving. That hardscrabble colony of brave and devout Christians has grown into a great continental nation that stretches from sea to shining sea and that has ascended into the heavens. This year, like every year, our exceptional nation has much for which to be grateful. From the Cotton family to yours, we wish you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-hinson-introduce-bill-to-provide-parental-leave-and-compensation-for-miscarriages-and-stillbirths | Cotton, Hinson Introduce Bill to Provide Parental Leave and Compensation for Miscarriages and Stillbirths | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 November 18, 2021 Cotton, Hinson Introduce Bill to Provide Parental Leave and Compensation for Miscarriages and Stillbirths Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) today introduced the Helping with Equal Access to Leave and Investing in Needs for Grieving for Mothers and Fathers Act, or HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act, to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to include the spontaneous loss of an unborn child as a qualifying medical condition for FMLA leave. The bill would also establish a tax credit for a woman that suffers the loss of a child in the womb. More information about the bill may be found here. Bill text may be found here. “No amount of money can heal the unexpected loss of a child, but parents must be given time to mourn. Our bill will ensure families are given the resources and support they need to recover,” said Cotton. “Expecting parents who endure a stillbirth, the loss of a baby after 20 weeks or more through a pregnancy, should be able to mourn their baby without the added stress of expensive medical bills. Our legislation will give families the time and resources to help them through this unimaginable loss,” said Hinson. The HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act mirrors a similar bill in Arkansas introduced by State Representative Les Eaves called Paisley’s Law, named in honor of his late granddaughter, Paisley, which was signed into law earlier this year. The Susan B. Anthony List and National Right to Life Committee support this bill. The HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act would: Amend the FMLA to include spontaneous loss of an unborn child as a qualified medical condition for FMLA leave and civil service employee leave. Women and their spouses would be entitled to take up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for loss of an unborn child. Spontaneous loss of an unborn child is defined in the bill as ‘the loss of a child in the womb… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-call-on-secretary-raimondo-to-blacklist-companies-that-provide-ai-technology-to-the-chinese-military | Cotton, Colleagues Call on Secretary Raimondo to Blacklist Companies that Provide AI Technology to the Chinese Military | 2021-11-16 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 November 16, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Call on Secretary Raimondo to Blacklist Companies that Provide AI Technology to the Chinese Military Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo urging the Department of Commerce to blacklist Chinese Artificial Intelligence companies that help arm the People’s Liberation Army. In part, the senators wrote, “Despite the pressing need to restrict the PLA’s advancement in key technology areas, our government has done little to impede the flow of U.S. exports and investment to Chinese AI companies with PLA ties.” “Given these troubling gaps in the United States’ strategy to protect its core technologies, we urge BIS to emulate the Intelligence Community by identifying key American technologies that need to be safeguarded from the Chinese Communist Party,” the senators continued. Text of the letter may be found here and below. The Honorable Gina Raimondo Secretary Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Raimondo, We write to urge the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to follow the examples set by other U.S. government entities and identify core technologies essential to U.S. national security. We further urge BIS to take all steps necessary to prevent key technologies from falling into the hands of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). As you may be aware, the National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) recently identified five technology areas key to America’s strategic competition with China: artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, semiconductors, biotechnology, and autonomous systems. NCSC is using this framework to guide its efforts to prevent U.S. adversarie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-demands-answers-from-garland-after-doj-raids-journalists-home | Cotton Demands Answers from Garland after DOJ Raids Journalist’s Home | 2021-11-15 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 November 15, 2021 Cotton Demands Answers from Garland after DOJ Raids Journalist’s Home Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers about the Department of Justice’s investigation into the disappearance of Ashley Biden’s diary. In part, Senator Cotton wrote, “The Department of Justice follows rules and regulations when investigating members of the news media. The regulations state the Department of Justice ‘views the use of certain law enforcement tools, including . . . search warrants to seek information from, or records of, non-consenting members of the news media as extraordinary measures, not standard investigatory practices.’” “Given the execution of these search warrants were not ‘standard investigatory practices,’ I have concerns about the origins of this investigation, the motivations of the investigations, and tactics used by your Department,” he continued. Text of the letter may be found here and below. The Honorable Merrick Garland U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 Dear Attorney General Garland, I am writing regarding recent reports of search warrants executed by the FBI on members of the news media in the course of investigating the alleged theft of Ashley Biden’s diary. Earlier this month, the New York Times reported that the FBI had executed search warrants on the homes of several individuals connected to media outlet Project Veritas, including its founder, journalist James O’Keefe. The Department of Justice follows rules and regulations when investigating members of the news media. The regulations state the Department of Justice “views the use of certain law enforcement tools, including . . . search warrants to seek information from, or records of, non-consenting members of the news media as extraordinary measures, not standard investigatory practices.” Given the execution… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/11/11/2021/cotton-statement-on-veterans-day | Cotton Statement on Veterans Day | 2021-11-11 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 November 11, 2021 Cotton Statement on Veterans Day Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day: “Few titles are more prized or noble than that of veteran of the United States. The sacrifice of these exceptional men and women has ensured our nation’s strength, security, and success from one generation to the next. Our veterans deserve our unending gratitude and reverence. Today, we pay special tribute to their remarkable service.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-khanna-colleagues-lead-bipartisan-effort-to-support-taiwans-standing-in-global-health-community | Cotton, Khanna, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Taiwan’s Standing in Global Health Community | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 November 5, 2021 Cotton, Khanna, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Taiwan’s Standing in Global Health Community Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-California) introduced the U.S.-Taiwan Public Health Protection Act to establish a U.S.-Taiwan Infectious Disease Monitoring Center within the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) to partner with Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nevada) Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) and Representative Michael Waltz (R-Florida) are co-sponsors of the bill. Bill text may be found here. “Beijing’s efforts to exclude Taiwan from the global health community have had deadly consequences. Our bill will ensure the United States has the resources it needs to monitor health threats emerging in the Indo-Pacific and will allow Taiwan to share its knowledge with the world,” said Cotton. “For too long, the United States has been myopically focused on traditional national security issues and it has hurt our ability to promptly respond to new threats like the COVID-19 pandemic. We must learn from countries like Taiwan that grasped the dangers of this pandemic early on and had success in suppressing it,” said Khanna. “By establishing a U.S.-Taiwan Infectious Disease Monitoring Center, Congress can help prevent future pandemics and ensure important knowledge sharing can take place between the U.S. and Taiwan.” “Taiwan’s response to the pandemic has been incredibly successful, and it is unacceptable that the Chinese government is excluding them from global efforts to combat infectious diseases,” said Cortez Masto. “This legislation will allow the U.S. to partner with Taiwan to safely monitor health threats and help prevent future pandemics.” “We should not be surprised that the Chinese Communist Party’s genocidal regime has willingly withheld information on the COVID-19 pandemic, causing devastat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-klobuchar-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-competition-and-consumer-choice-online | Cotton, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Competition and Consumer Choice Online | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 November 5, 2021 Cotton, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Competition and Consumer Choice Online The Platform Competition and Opportunity Act will help stop anticompetitive mergers and acquisitions by dominant online platforms Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent monopolistic big tech firms from making killer acquisitions that harm competition and eliminate consumer choice. Bill text may be found here. A one-pager about the bill may be found here. “Big tech firms have bought up rivals to crush their competition, expand their monopolistic market share, and to harm working Americans. That’s bad for America. Under this bill, the largest tech monopolies will have the burden of proving that further acquisitions are lawful and good for the American people,”said Cotton. “Competition is critical to protecting workers and consumers and spurring innovation. But today, we’re increasingly seeing companies choose to buy their rivals rather than compete,” said Klobuchar. “This bipartisan legislation will put an end to those anticompetitive acquisitions by making it more difficult for dominant digital platforms to eliminate their competitors and enhance the platform’s market power. It’s past time to address our nation’s monopoly problem and modernize our antitrust laws for the digital economy.” “For years, American Principles Project has been urging Congress to do everything in its power to rein in the power of Big Tech. We are thrilled that Senator Cotton has taken the lead on this important issue. This bill will make it more difficult for these Big Tech companies to engage in predatory mergers and acquisitions, which will help promote a free and fair market where consumers benefit because innovation and competition are finally allowed to flourish. We encourage Republicans in both the House and Senate to take a serious look at … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-announces-internships-for-state-offices | Cotton Announces Internships for State Offices | 2021-10-29 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 29, 2021 Cotton Announces Internships for State Offices Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today announced he is seeking interns for his state offices in Little Rock and Rogers. Internships will be offered in two sessions: January 18 – March 8 and March 14 – May 2. Interns will have the opportunity to help with the daily operations of Senator Cotton's office. Depending on their college requirements, students may be able to receive academic credit for their service. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to state_internships@cotton.senate.gov and specify their desired office location and session before November 19, 2021. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-biden-plan-to-give-illegal-immigrants-hundreds-of-millions-in-cash | Cotton Statement on Biden Plan to Give Illegal Immigrants Hundreds of Millions in Cash | 2021-10-28 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 28, 2021 Cotton Statement on Biden Plan to Give Illegal Immigrants Hundreds of Millions in Cash Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after reports that the Biden administration intends to give illegal immigrants nearly $450,000 each, for a total of at least $1 billion overall. “It would be unthinkable to pay damages to a burglar who broke into your home for the ‘psychological trauma’ they endured during the crime. And yet the Biden administration wants to reward migrants who illegally entered our country with up to $450,000 each for just that reason. The Biden administration’s promises of citizenship and entitlement programs have already caused the worst border crisis in history—a huge cash reward will make it even worse. This is the height of insanity.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/biden-administration-wrong-about-evacuation-numbers-must-do-more | Biden Administration Wrong About Evacuation Numbers, Must Do More | 2021-10-22 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 22, 2021 Biden Administration Wrong About Evacuation Numbers, Must Do More Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the statement below after the State Department said that 363 US citizens remain in Afghanistan, 176 of whom want to leave. Previously, the Biden administration said that only approximately 100 Americans remaining in Afghanistan wanted to evacuate. “Unsurprisingly, the administration either miscalculated, didn’t care, or outright lied about the number of Americans President Biden left behind in Afghanistan. Despite continued evacuations, even more Americans remain now than the Biden administration estimated months ago, along with countless Afghan allies. President Biden must do more to rescue Americans trapped in a disaster of his own making.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-cassidy-condemn-biden-administration-for-naming-chinese-run-tiktok-as-us-cyber-games-sponsor | Cotton, Cassidy Condemn Biden Administration for Naming Chinese-Run TikTok as U.S. Cyber Games Sponsor | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 21, 2021 Cotton, Cassidy Condemn Biden Administration for Naming Chinese-Run TikTok as U.S. Cyber Games Sponsor Washington, D.C. – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana) released the following statement condemning the Biden administration for allowing Chinese state-owned TikTok to be named the founding sponsor of the U.S. Cyber Games. As part of the deal, TikTok Chief Security Officer Roland Cloutier will join representatives from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as members of the Cyber Games Advisory Board. “Allowing a Chinese state-sponsored data harvesting company to be the lead sponsor for the U.S. Cyber Games is another unbelievable demonstration of this administration’s incompetence. TikTok is required by Chinese law to share U.S. user data with the Chinese Communist Party. They have no business being anywhere near this event and the Biden administration needs to pull their sponsorship,” said the senators. Background Tik Tok is required by Chinese law to share its user data with the Chinese Communist Party. They are also currently the subject of a criminal investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a national security investigation by the U.S. Treasury Department and were recently fined by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for violating the privacy of children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-introduces-bill-to-prevent-schools-from-concealing-gender-transitions-from-parents | Cotton Introduces Bill to Prevent Schools from Concealing Gender Transitions from Parents | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 21, 2021 Cotton Introduces Bill to Prevent Schools from Concealing Gender Transitions from Parents Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act, legislation that would prevent K-12 schools from performing a “gender transition” on children behind their parents’ backs. This bill would also empower parents to sue schools that violate this Act by hiding or withholding information about their child’s “transition.” Bill text may be found here. “Schools should never be allowed to impose radical, harmful ideologies on children—especially without parents’ knowledge and consent. My bill will protect students and ensure that parents are in control of their children’s education. Schools must remain institutions of education, not indoctrination camps where minors are manipulated and brainwashed,” said Cotton. This bill would ensure that all federally funded elementary school and secondary school employees abide by the following requirements regarding minor students: Receive parental consent before facilitating a student’s gender transition in any way. Do not withhold information from parents or coerce students to withhold information from their parents about their purported gender identity. Do not pressure parents or students to proceed with a gender transition. The American Principles Project, Heritage Action, The Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Parents Defending Education Action support this bill. Background: Public schools have adopted radical policies to allow students of any age to change their name, pronouns, gender identity, and even sex-based accommodations (e.g. locker rooms) without telling parents. Schools are deliberately hiding these changes from parents. The following are examples of these egregious policies: New Jersey’s statewide policy: “A school district shall accept a student’s asserted gender identity; parental consent is not requir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-blackburn-colleagues-fight-for-free-speech-on-college-campuses | Cotton, Blackburn, Colleagues Fight For Free Speech On College Campuses | 2021-10-20 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 20, 2021 Cotton, Blackburn, Colleagues Fight For Free Speech On College Campuses Washington, D.C. – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee) launched the Senate Campus Free Speech Caucus to defend the rights of students on college campuses. This caucus is part of a larger bicameral effort alongside the Young America’s Foundation (YAF) to protect free speech. Cotton and Blackburn were joined by Senators Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), and John Boozman (R-Arkansas). In addition to the Senate Campus Free Speech Caucus, Senators Cotton and Blackburn introduced the Campus Free Speech Resolution of 2021 and Campus Free Speech Restoration Act. The Campus Free Speech Resolution of 2021 urges greater First Amendment protection at public universities. Senators Cotton and Blackburn introduced this legislation alongside Senators Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Tim Scott (R-South Carolina), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The Campus Free Speech Restoration Act would protect the First Amendment rights of students at public universities from improperly restrictive speech-codes. Senators Cotton and Blackburn introduced this legislation along with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Mike Braun (R-Indiana). “Universities should encourage a variety of viewpoints—but today, colleges and students often silence classmates and faculty who disagree with ideas like Critical Race Theory and the 1619 Project. Senator Blackburn and I started The Campus Free Speech Caucus to return free speech to higher education acros… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-hagerty-demand-that-estevez-confirm-chinese-communist-party-threat | Cotton, Hagerty Demand that Estevez Confirm Chinese Communist Party Threat | 2021-10-14 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 14, 2021 Cotton, Hagerty Demand that Estevez Confirm Chinese Communist Party Threat Washington, D.C. – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee) today wrote to Alan Estevez, nominee to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, demanding answers about his commitment to address the threat the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) poses to the United States. The senators wrote, “As your nomination proceeds for consideration before the entire United States Senate, we request that you provide written answers to the enclosed questions. Thank you for your attention to these important matters of national security. We look forward to hearing from you.” Text of the letter may be found here and below. Mr. Alan F. Estevez Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Designate United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave. NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Mr. Estevez, As your nomination proceeds for consideration before the entire United States Senate, we request that you provide written answers to the enclosed questions. Thank you for your attention to these important matters of national security. We look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Questions for Mr. Alan Estevez Note: When asked to make a commitment, please begin your written response with either a “Yes” or a “No.” 1. China threat briefings: (A)Prior to your possible confirmation, will you commit to receiving a briefing on China’s overseas technology-acquisition strategy from think tank experts working on these issues? Our offices are happy to recommend nonpartisan scholars at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, the American Enterprise Institute, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Center for a New American Security, or other think tanks. (B)If confirmed, will you commit to ensuring that Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) officials processing People’s Republic of China-relate… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-calls-on-us-trade-representative-to-stop-chinas-admission-to-11-nation-trading-pact | Cotton Calls on U.S. Trade Representative to Stop China’s Admission to 11-Nation Trading Pact | 2021-10-06 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 6, 2021 Cotton Calls on U.S. Trade Representative to Stop China’s Admission to 11-Nation Trading Pact Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today wrote to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai calling on her to use tools available under the USMCA to stop China’s admission to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), an 11-nation free trade agreement (FTA). The Honorable Katherine Tai U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20508 Dear Ambassador Tai, I write to express my concerns about China’s interest in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). China reportedly sent a formal notice on September 16th to New Zealand requesting to join the pact. As you know, the CPTPP is an 11-nation trading pact between market economies from around the Pacific Rim. China comes nowhere close to complying with CPTPP’s standards on state-owned enterprises, intellectual property, labor, the environment, and many other areas. Its policy of economic warfare against market economies stands in stark contrast to the general practices of the participating nations. China’s entry into the CPTPP would reward the state-sponsored theft and economic coercion that has been a hallmark of the Chinese Communist Party. For example, the 2004 theft of Canadian company Nortel’s intellectual property by Chinese hackers ended with the bankruptcy of Nortel, a company that was one of the world’s preeminent fiber optic data transmission systems producers. Market economies should decouple themselves from communist China, not encourage Beijing’s malign behavior with more market access. For these reasons, one would expect that the CPTPP nations—which include several strong U.S. allies and partners—will swiftly reject China’s cynical bid for membership. But we know China is not above using economic coercion, kidnapping, and bribery to ach… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-demands-answers-from-biden-doj-about-investigations-of-anti-crt-parents-as-domestic-terrorists | Cotton Demands Answers from Biden DOJ About Investigations of Anti-CRT Parents as Domestic Terrorists | 2021-10-06 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 6, 2021 Cotton Demands Answers from Biden DOJ About Investigations of Anti-CRT Parents as Domestic Terrorists Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today wrote to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers about a memo he drafted addressing protests against local school board officials. This memo came after the National School Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to President Biden requesting federal law enforcement be tasked with investigating a “growing number of threats of violence and acts of intimidation” against local school board officials. In part, Cotton wrote, “The NSBA letter requested that the Biden administration examine whether these purported acts violated several statutes, including the PATRIOT Act and the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. The letter further asserted that these acts may amount to a form of ‘domestic terrorism.’” “Your memo, issued just five days after the NSBA letter and copying some of its recommendations, certainly appears to be a response to and tacit approval of that letter. The Department of Justice’s endorsement of such outlandish allegations threatens to intimidate parents, chill free speech, and discourage lawful assemblies,” Cotton continued. Text of the letter may be found here and below. The Honorable Merrick Garland Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20530-0001 Dear Attorney General Garland, I write regarding your October 4th memo addressing protests against local school board policies. Your memo was issued shortly after the National School Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to President Biden urging him to task federal law enforcement, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with investigating a “growing number of threats of violence and acts of intimidation” against local school board officials. The NSBA letter requested that the Biden … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-demands-answers-about-afghan-evacuee-independent-departures | Cotton Demands Answers About Afghan Evacuee ‘Independent Departures’ | 2021-10-04 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 October 4, 2021 Cotton Demands Answers About Afghan Evacuee ‘Independent Departures’ The Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas Secretary Department of Homeland Security Washington, D.C. 20528 Dear Secretary Mayorkas: According to public reports, hundreds of Afghan evacuees housed at U.S. military bases have simply walked off of the bases at which they were being housed. Individuals with lawful immigration status prior to the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan—such as United States citizens, lawful permanent residents, and approved special immigrant visa holders—justly expected a speedy departure from U.S. custody once they arrived safely in the United States. However, a more extensive review and vetting process is absolutely essential for the tens of thousands of unknown Afghans who were airlifted during the evacuation. The Biden administration’s obfuscation and steadfast refusal to answer oversight inquiries from Congress exacerbates these concerns. The U.S. government is currently investigating multiple crimes committed in evacuee facilities. The American people have seen reports of a group of male Afghan evacuees assaulting a female servicemember at a Fort Bliss facility in New Mexico. An Afghan evacuee allegedly sexually assaulted young boys at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin. Another Afghan evacuee reportedly choked his wife at Fort McCoy. The State Department has raised concerns about child trafficking by older Afghan men. Even previously-deported criminals—including an Afghan who had previously been convicted of rape in the United States, and another who had previously been convicted of aggravated robbery —were airlifted back to the United States. In light of these reports, it is alarming that hundreds of Afghan evacuees have reportedly left U.S. military bases directly into our communities, possibly before completing our vetting and immigration processes. Accordingly, please provide answers to the followi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-demands-answers-about-blinkens-whereabouts-during-afghanistan-withdrawal-drill | Cotton Demands Answers About Blinken’s Whereabouts During Afghanistan Withdrawal Drill | 2021-09-30 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken questioning his whereabouts during an Afghanistan withdrawal rehearsal upon learning that Blinken was absent from the exercise. In part, Cotton wrote, “It has come to my attention that, on May 8, 2021, the Biden administration held an exercise for principals to rehearse the plan for withdrawal from Afghanistan.” “Conspicuously, you reportedly did not attend the exercise. You also did not send your top deputy, Wendy Sherman. Instead, you sent the third-ranking official at the Department of State. Where were you on May 8, 2021?” he continued. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-gallagher-call-for-chinese-biotechnology-companies-to-be-blacklisted | Cotton, Gallagher Call for Chinese Biotechnology Companies to be Blacklisted | 2021-09-30 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 30, 2021 Cotton, Gallagher Call for Chinese Biotechnology Companies to be Blacklisted Dear Secretaries Yellen, Raimondo, and Austin, I write to you today regarding China’s use of biotechnology companies including the Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) as part of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) strategy of “Military-Civil Fusion” (MCF). I urge you to add BGI and other Chinese biotechnology companies to the Department of the Treasury’s Non-SDN Chinese Military Industrial Complex Companies List (NS-CMIC List), the Department of Commerce’s Entity List, and the Department of Defense’s list of Chinese military companies required by Section 1260H of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. BGI and other Chinese biotech companies meet the grounds for inclusion on the NS-CMIC List, the Entity List, and the Section 1260H list. BGI operates in the defense and related materiel sector of the Chinese economy, it is involved in activities contrary to the national security and foreign policy interests of the United States, and it is a clear military-civil fusion contributor to China’s defense industrial base. The CCP’s ambition to dominate biotechnology is well known. The Chinese government designated biotech as a “strategic emerging industry” and has prioritized state support for the industry through Made in China 2025 and other state-directed MCF plans. BGI plays a key role in these biotech aspirations. Thanks to at least $1.5 billion in Chinese state subsidies, BGI has grown to become China’s biotech “national champion” and now manages China’s national gene database. BGI has also purchased American firms and used state subsidies to undercut the global DNA sequencing market. BGI has used its dominant position to further the CCP’s strategic goals by acquiring sensitive health data from the rest of the world. BGI and at least 14 other Chinese companies perform genomic sequencing for U.S. healthcare patients. As m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-huawei-extradition-deal | Cotton Statement on Huawei Extradition Deal | 2021-09-24 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 24, 2021 Cotton Statement on Huawei Extradition Deal Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after reports that the Justice Department reached an agreement to allow Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer, Meng Wanzhou, to return to China: “Meng Wanzhou violated U.S. sanctions, but the Biden administration chose to appease the Chinese Communist Party rather than enforcing the law. Instead of standing firm against China’s hostage-taking and blackmail, President Biden folded. This surrender only encourages the Communists in Beijing to take more Americans and our allies hostage in the future.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/09/23/2021/cotton-accepting-service-academy-applications | Cotton Accepting Service Academy Applications | 2021-09-23 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 23, 2021 Cotton Accepting Service Academy Applications Washington, D.C.— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) announced that he is accepting applications for Service Academy nominations. In order to be considered for a nomination, materials must be submitted by Monday, November 1, 2021. "Students who attend U.S. service academies and go on to serve their country in uniform are the pride of Arkansas, and I encourage each young Arkansan with a sincere interest to apply," Cotton said. Interested students can find the application, along with information on eligibility and other requirements, here. Please contact Nicole Millar (501) 223-9081 for any additional questions. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-calls-for-investigation-of-chinese-stock-trading-app | Cotton Calls for Investigation of Chinese Stock Trading App | 2021-09-23 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 23, 2021 Cotton Calls for Investigation of Chinese Stock Trading App Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today wrote to Avril Haines, the Director of National Intelligence, to raise concerns about the national security risks posed by Webull, a Chinese stock trading app, and to call for an investigation into the company. In part, Cotton wrote, “As a broker-dealer, Webull collects sensitive, personal information from its clients. That includes Social Security numbers, home addresses, bank accounts, and more. While Webull claims to store user data locally, Webull is still required to adhere to the laws of China.” “Given these concerns, we believe that Webull is a potential counterintelligence threat and we ask that the Intelligence Community conduct an assessment of the potential national security risks posed by Webull and other China-based broker-dealers operating in the United States. Further, we request that the Intelligence Community brief Congress on these findings,” Cotton continued. Text of the letter may be found here and below. The Honorable Avril Haines Director of National Intelligence Office of the Director of National Intelligence Washington, DC 20511 Dear Director Haines, We write to express our concerns about potential national security risks posed by the growing use of Webull, a registered broker-dealer and securities trading platform, in the United States. Webull is owned by Fumi Technology, a financial analysis firm that offers market trading tools for personal investors. Webull’s customer-facing unit and brokerage wings are located in New York City, however, their technology team is located in Hunan, China. Webull does not earn commissions on trades but rather makes money via order flow payments, short selling fees, subscriptions, interest paid on margin, as well as investments of cash on balance. A 2018 profile of Webull described their Wall Street office as “a Chinese force i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-demands-answers-about-biden-strategy-to-counter-huawei | Cotton Demands Answers About Biden Strategy to Counter Huawei | 2021-09-22 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 22, 2021 Cotton Demands Answers About Biden Strategy to Counter Huawei Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) today wrote to Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the continued proliferation of Huawei’s cloud services and to demand information regarding the Biden administration’s strategy to counter Huawei Cloud’s spread. In part, the members wrote, “Huawei’s cloud services present an obvious danger to U.S. firms and citizens. This threat could manifest itself in the CCP’s access to the personal data of visiting U.S. citizens, services members, businesspersons, and diplomats. Such an outcome could severely disadvantage U.S. diplomatic, intelligence, and economic efforts and must be resisted accordingly.” “We must combat Huawei as a whole and target each of the company’s commercial units, including their 5G, cloud services, mobile-phone, and underwater cable businesses. The purpose behind Clean Cloud, Clean Apps, and Clean Cable was to have a broad suite of Clean Network efforts beyond 5G designed to unify and mobilize allies against collaborating with untrusted Beijing-backed firms to advance global information security,” the members continued. Text of the letter may be found here and below. The Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary United States Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Blinken, We write to express our concern over the continued proliferation of Huawei’s cloud services and to seek information regarding the Biden administration’s strategy to stop Huawei Cloud’s spread. Today, Huawei has at least 70 cloud service agreements with foreign governments or state-backed enterprises. These projects span more than 40 nations on almost every continent. They include projects in countries of immense geopolitical importance to the United States, such as, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-sasse-introduce-bill-to-block-taliban-access-to-chabahar-port | Cotton, Sasse Introduce Bill to Block Taliban Access to Chabahar Port | 2021-09-21 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 21, 2021 Cotton, Sasse Introduce Bill to Block Taliban Access to Chabahar Port Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska) today introduced the No Harbor for Terror Act to revoke the Afghanistan exception to the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act of 2012, which currently provides Afghanistan with access to the Chabahar Port for exports. Text of the legislation may be found here. “Iran’s Chabahar Port provides a lifeline for Afghanistan’s trade exports, but the United States shouldn’t continue to waive sanctions for a nation now run by a terrorist organization. Our legislation would revoke Afghanistan’s exception and limit the Taliban and Iranian regime’s ability to use the Port as a harbor for their illicit trade,” said Cotton. “President Biden’s shameful surrender has put the Taliban back in charge of Afghanistan,” said Sasse. “Why on earth should these bloodthirsty terrorists now enjoy the economic benefits from access to an Iranian controlled port? It’s time to ditch this sanctions waiver.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-democrats-plan-to-block-iron-dome-funding | Cotton Statement on Democrats’ Plan to Block Iron Dome Funding | 2021-09-21 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 21, 2021 Cotton Statement on Democrats’ Plan to Block Iron Dome Funding Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after Democrats announced a plan to remove funding for Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system from a government funding package: “On the same day that President Biden pledged to stand with our allies at the United Nations, members of his own party want to deny Israel the equipment to defend its citizens from terrorist missiles. Despite their best efforts, the United States will support Israel’s right to defend itself and fund the Iron Dome.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-demands-answers-about-faa-flight-restriction-over-southern-border | Cotton Demands Answers About FAA Flight Restriction Over Southern Border | 2021-09-17 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 17, 2021 Cotton Demands Answers About FAA Flight Restriction Over Southern Border Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) demanding answers about the FAA’s temporary flight restriction over the southern border in Del Rio, Texas. In part, Senator Cotton wrote, “Last night, the FAA implemented a two-week Temporary Flight Restriction over the migrant camp. This decision has forced media organizations covering the ongoing border crisis to ground their aircraft. I’m disturbed by the possibility that the FAA closed the airspace over the border for political reasons, perhaps to blackout unfavorable media coverage of the humanitarian disaster. The American people deserve to have access to information about this crisis.” Text of the letter may be found here or below. Dear Administrator Dickson, I write with deep concerns about a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decision to restrict the airspace over Del Rio, Texas. As you know, in recent days thousands of illegal aliens have poured over the U.S.-Mexico border into Del Rio, Texas. The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol estimates that over 9,000 aliens, including many Haitians, are currently sheltering under the Del Rio International Bridge. Authorities expect thousands more to illegally cross the border in the coming days. Last night, the FAA implemented a two-week Temporary Flight Restriction over the migrant camp. This decision has forced media organizations covering the ongoing border crisis to ground their aircraft. I’m disturbed by the possibility that the FAA closed the airspace over the border for political reasons, perhaps to blackout unfavorable media coverage of the humanitarian disaster. The American people deserve to have access to information about this crisis. I ask that you promptly answer the following questions: 1. Why did the FAA implement a Temporary Flight Restriction … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-the-20th-anniversary-of-9/11 | Cotton Statement on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 | 2021-09-11 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 11, 2021 Cotton Statement on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks: “On this 20th anniversary of 9/11 we remember the nearly 3,000 Americans who were taken from us on that terrible day. We also honor the thousands of veterans who fought to ensure that such an attack would never happen again. For many, this is an especially painful anniversary, but I urge those commemorating it to not only remember the anguish, but also the courage we saw on 9/11 and since. From the riders of Flight 93 who charged a cockpit and saved the Capitol, to the firefighters and police officers who ran into the burning towers of New York, to the countless men and women who volunteered to fight and avenge the attack, the heroes of 9/11 outnumbered the terrorists many times over. God bless them and God bless the victims of the attack. We shall never forget.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-chipman-nomination-withdrawal | Cotton Statement on Chipman Nomination Withdrawal | 2021-09-09 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 9, 2021 Cotton Statement on Chipman Nomination Withdrawal Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s decision to withdraw David Chipman’s nomination to serve as the head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF): “David Chipman is an erratic, anti-gun radical who planned to outlaw nearly every single sporting rifle in America. He is wholly unfit to run the ATF, and I’m glad to see President Biden has withdrawn his nomination.” During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing earlier this year, Senator Cotton questioned Mr. Chipman about his calls for an assault weapon ban, revealing his intention to outlaw the large majority of modern sporting rifles. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-afghan-green-cards-benefits | Cotton Statement on Afghan Green Cards, Benefits | 2021-09-08 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 8, 2021 Cotton Statement on Afghan Green Cards, Benefits Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s proposed short-term funding resolution that would grant green cards and other benefits to Afghans without regard for the normal screening and approval process. “Joe Biden left behind thousands in Afghanistan who already have American citizenship, green cards, or pending visas, but now he wants to award unlimited green cards to people who didn’t serve alongside our troops and who may even threaten our safety and health—all while exempting them from the normal refugee screening process. This proposal is just another chapter in Biden’s rolling fiasco of an Afghanistan policy.” Background The Biden administration's unprecedented proposal allows any Afghans who come to the United States over at least the next year to obtain green cards, backdated to the day they entered the country, without completing the normal refugee screening or approval process. The proposal would give better benefits and less stringent screening to completely unknown Afghans than to our Afghan allies and interpreters. The proposal specifies that none of these Afghans will be counted against the normal annual refugee caps, despite that each of them would also be able to access all refugee benefits and services. The only screening required under the proposal is whatever screening Secretary Mayorkas deems sufficient. The proposal also gives Secretary Mayorkas explicit authority to waive any grounds of inadmissibility (including criminal records or ties to terrorism) if he feels it is useful for "humanitarian purposes, to assure family unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-demand-answers-about-afghanistan-withdrawal | Cotton, Colleagues Demand Answers About Afghanistan Withdrawal | 2021-09-02 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 September 2, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Demand Answers About Afghanistan Withdrawal Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and 25 of his senate colleagues today sent a letter to President Joe Biden demanding information regarding the humanitarian crisis created by his withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan. Specifically, the letter requests information on Americans and allies who were left behind, and on the vetting process for evacuees who are being brought to the United States. In part, the senators wrote, “The signatories of this letter may have differing opinions about whether the United States should have maintained a military presence in Afghanistan, but we all agree that the arbitrary and poorly-planned method by which you withdrew from Afghanistan caused this crisis.” “We request thorough, unclassified answers to these questions that can be made available to the general public. Americans need to see that the United States will not abandon them to terrorists abroad forever,” the senators continued. Senator Cotton was joined on the letter by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin), John Kennedy (R-Louisiana), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska), John Thune (R-South Dakota), Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), and Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi). Text of the letter may be found here or below. September 2, 2021 President Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Biden… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-kabul-airport-bombing | Cotton Statement on Kabul Airport Bombing | 2021-08-26 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 August 26, 2021 Cotton Statement on Kabul Airport Bombing Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the bombing outside the Kabul airport: “U.S. troops sacrificed their lives today to rescue their fellow Americans fleeing Afghanistan. We mourn their deaths and grieve with their families. To honor their lives, we should finish their mission: the United States must use all its might to rescue our remaining countrymen in Afghanistan and bring justice to the terrorists responsible for today’s savagery. We must send the clear and unmistakable message that we leave no man behind, and if you kill our service members, your days are numbered.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-august-31st-deadline-for-afghanistan-withdrawal | Cotton Statement on August 31st Deadline for Afghanistan Withdrawal | 2021-08-24 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 August 24, 2021 Cotton Statement on August 31st Deadline for Afghanistan Withdrawal Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after news of President Biden’s decision to keep August 31st as the deadline to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan: “President Biden should commit to staying in Afghanistan until we have rescued every American citizen and those Afghans who risked their lives for American troops. Instead, he intends to abandon stranded Americans to appease the Taliban and meet his own arbitrary political deadline. Joe Biden’s impotence leaves Americans in harm’s way and dishonors our entire nation.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-calls-for-military-rescue-of-trapped-americans | Cotton Calls for Military Rescue of Trapped Americans | 2021-08-19 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 August 19, 2021 Cotton Calls for Military Rescue of Trapped Americans Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding President Biden’s response to the ongoing crisis in Kabul, Afghanistan: “President Biden’s ill-planned, chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan has stranded thousands of American citizens behind enemy lines, turning them in effect into hostages of the Taliban. Instead of ordering rescue missions to save our people, as our allies have done, the Biden administration is relying on the Taliban’s good graces to ensure the safety of our citizens. As a result, terrified Americans are being forced to run a gauntlet of armed terrorist checkpoints to reach the safety of Kabul airport. My office has received numerous reports of American citizens and Afghan allies being harassed, beaten, and abused by Taliban thugs. These reports are in addition to the televised scenes of chaos at the airport perimeter. “This catastrophe of the president’s making must come to an end. It’s time for President Biden to authorize the military to stop this rolling humiliation, expand the perimeter at Kabul airport, and rescue Americans trapped behind enemy lines. Anything less amounts to an abandonment of our fellow Americans and a shameful abdication of duty in a moment of crisis." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/contact-information-for-americans-stranded-in-afghanistan | Contact Information for Americans Stranded in Afghanistan | 2021-08-16 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 August 15, 2021 Contact Information for Americans Stranded in Afghanistan Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement providing contact information for Americans stranded in Afghanistan: “If you’re an American stranded in Afghanistan, or know one who is, please contact my office immediately at (501) 223-9081 or evac@cotton.senate.gov . The situation is dire, but we’ll do everything in our power to help keep you informed and to help get you out.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-situation-in-afghanistan | Cotton Statement on Situation in Afghanistan | 2021-08-14 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 August 14, 2021 Cotton Statement on Situation in Afghanistan Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the situation in Afghanistan: “The fiasco in Afghanistan wasn’t just predictable, it was predicted. Joe Biden’s ill-planned retreat has now humiliated America and put at risk thousands of Americans left in Kabul. At a minimum, President Biden must unleash American air power to destroy every Taliban fighter in the vicinity of Kabul until we can save our fellow Americans. Anything less will further confirm Joe Biden’s impotence to the world.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-introduces-amendment-to-fight-critical-race-theory-in-schools | Cotton Introduces Amendment to Fight Critical Race Theory in Schools | 2021-08-10 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 August 10, 2021 Cotton Introduces Amendment to Fight Critical Race Theory in Schools Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced an amendment to the budget reconciliation package to prevent federal funds from being used to promote Critical Race Theory (CRT) in Pre-K programs and K-12 schools. A one pager about the amendment may be found here. Text of the amendment may be found here. “Our future depends on raising a generation of kids who love America and love each other as fellow citizens, no matter their race. But Critical Race Theory teaches that our country is irredeemably racist, that ‘equality’ is a sham, and that true justice requires treating everyone differently—based on the color of their skin. Our tax dollars should never support indoctrinating the youngest Americans with such poison,”said Cotton. Senator Cotton has been a leader in the fight against Critical Race Theory for more than a year: Senator Cotton introduced the Stop CRT Act in July 2021 to bar federal funds from being sent to K-12 schools that promote Critical Race Theory, as well as colleges and universities that compel students or faculty to affirm tenets of Critical Race Theory. Cotton sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice in October 2020 noting the alarming reappearance of racial segregation in education in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Cotton introduced the Combatting Racist Training in the Military Act in March 2021 to prohibit the U.S. Armed Forces from promoting Critical Race Theory. In May 2021, Cotton and Congressman Dan Crenshaw launched a whistleblower webpage where members of the military can share accounts of Critical Race Theory-inspired training and other forms of discrimination to which they have been subjected. On June 2nd, 2021, Cotton sent a letter to Lockheed Martin demanding answers regarding the company’s race and gender diversity training. On July 13th, 2021, Cotton sent a sim… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-infrastructure-package | Cotton Statement on Infrastructure Package | 2021-08-10 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 August 10, 2021 Cotton Statement on Infrastructure Package Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding passage of the Infrastructure and Jobs Act: “Arkansans support real infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, waterways, rural broadband, and ongoing maintenance. They do not want President Biden’s ‘social infrastructure’ and climate alarmism, especially under the threat of increased inflation and higher taxes." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-introduces-amendment-to-infrastructure-bill-to-allow-fish-farmers-to-protect-ponds-from-predatory-birds | Cotton Introduces Amendment to Infrastructure Bill to Allow Fish Farmers to Protect Ponds from Predatory Birds | 2021-08-03 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 August 3, 2021 Cotton Introduces Amendment to Infrastructure Bill to Allow Fish Farmers to Protect Ponds from Predatory Birds Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced the Cormorant Relief Act as an amendment to the infrastructure package being considered on the Senate floor. This amendment would fully restore the ability of catfish farmers and other aquaculture producers to cull predatory double-crested cormorant populations. It would also restore U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations to allow producers to fight the cormorants, which threaten the livelihoods of aquaculture operations in Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and other states. Text of the amendment may be found here. "Double-crested cormorants pose a significant threat to Arkansas's fish farmers, but unnecessary regulation currently prevents them from taking additional steps to protect their ponds. This amendment would once again give fish farmers the ability to adequately defend their fish populations from the birds that are eating into their bottom line," said Cotton. Background: Cormorant populations have increased dramatically in recent decades to an estimated 1,031,757 birds. These large water birds that feast primarily on fish cause substantial damage and disruption to aquaculture and fishery operations. Ironically, efficient production practices by fish farmers make the ponds highly susceptible to bird predation, particularly by cormorants. A two-year study published in 2012 of double-crested cormorant feeding on farm-raised catfish in Mississippi during the winter months found that cormorant depredation represents an annual estimated economic loss of $34.3 million to $73.4 million. A Government Accountability Office report noted: “Fish-eating birds (e.g., cormorants, herons, egrets, and pelicans) can cause severe damage at aquaculture farms, eating catfish, crawfish, salmon, bass, trout, and ornamental fish. According to a USDA Nati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-ban-anti-semitic-country-of-origin-labels | Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ban Anti-Semitic Country-of-Origin Labels | 2021-07-29 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 29, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Ban Anti-Semitic Country-of-Origin Labels Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) introduced the Anti-BDS Labeling Act to prohibit the Biden administration from reversing current guidelines that require Israeli goods produced in areas where Israel exercises the relevant authorities to be labeled as “Made in Israel.” Such a change would help the anti-Semitic Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Movement to target particular Israeli companies and goods. Text of the bill may be found here. “Left-wing activists abuse county-of-origin labels in order to stigmatize products made in Israel. Our bill will defend the integrity of the Jewish State by ensuring that Israeli products may proudly bear the label ‘Made in Israel,’” said Cotton. “As our most strategic and important ally in the Middle East, Israel should be assured that the U.S. government will not reverse course and take part in the campaign to delegitimize its authority and punish its economy,” said Boozman. “This legislation would ensure our support for the Jewish state, which reached new heights under the Trump administration, remains steadfast and rejects anti-Semitic movements attempting to undermine it.” “We cannot allow the disgusting rise of anti-Semitism to continue to permeate our country and the halls of Congress. I’m proud to join this effort and continue my strong support of our great ally Israel. I will always stand with our Jewish community and fight the BDS movement and anti-Semitism wherever it is found,” said Scott. “As the co-author of the bipartisan Combating BDS Act of 2021, I’m proud to join this legislative effort that would prohibit President Biden and his administration from reversing a common-sense … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-call-on-president-biden-to-deny-entry-to-iranian-president-senior-iranian-officials | Cotton, Colleagues, Call on President Biden to Deny Entry to Iranian President, Senior Iranian Officials | 2021-07-28 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 28, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues, Call on President Biden to Deny Entry to Iranian President, Senior Iranian Officials Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to deny entry visas to Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi and other senior Iranian officials to attend the UN General Assembly in September. In part, the senators wrote, “Raisi’s record as a violator of human rights is long-standing and clear. In 1988, during his tenure as the deputy prosecutor of Tehran, Raisi served on a four-member Death Commission which oversaw the killing of over 5,000 prisoners, including women and children. The Death Commission conducted interviews that lasted only minutes to determine a prisoner’s loyalty to the Islamic Republic of Iran, then sentenced them to death without a lawyer, right to appeal, or fair trial. The executions, conducted by hanging or firing squad, often occurred on the same day as the Death Commission’s interrogations. After burying the dead in unmarked mass graves, Iranian officials refused to notify families for months and never shared with them the locations of their graves. Raisi’s Death Commission executed children as young as 15.” “Ebrahim Raisi should remain sanctioned under U.S. law. If the United Nations General Assembly maintains its current plans to allow some in-person attendance, the White House should deny Raisi and other Iranian leaders visas to attend. Allowing Raisi to travel to the United States—to the same city where the Iranian regime just tried to kidnap a U.S. citizen—would legitimize his repression, undermine America’s moral leadership, and potentially endanger our national security, given the likely presence of intelligence agents in the Iranian traveling party,” the senators continued. Text of the letter … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-end-us-dependence-on-chinese-manufactured-pharmaceuticals | Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End U.S. Dependence on Chinese-Manufactured Pharmaceuticals | 2021-07-28 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 28, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End U.S. Dependence on Chinese-Manufactured Pharmaceuticals Washington, D.C.—Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Rick Scott (R-Florida), will today introduce the Protecting our Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from China Act, which would end U.S. dependence on China for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Specifically, the bill will: Track active pharmaceutical ingredients through an FDA registry. Prohibit pharmaceutical purchases from China or products with active pharmaceutical ingredients created in China*. Create transparency in the supply chain by instituting a country-of-origin label of all imported drugs. Provide economic incentives for manufacturing drugs and medical equipment in the United States. "The Chinese Communist Party has threatened to cut off America's access to vital drugs in the midst of a pandemic caused by its own failures. It's time to pull America's supply chains for life-saving medicine out of China and make the CCP pay for contributing to this global emergency,"said Cotton. “The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored America’s heavy dependence on China for critical prescription drugs,” said Blackburn. “We cannot continue to allow Beijing to hold the keys to our pharmaceutical supply chain and risk future drug shortages, contaminated drugs, or ineffective drugs. This legislation helps to ensure Communist China no longer plays a role in creating or providing U.S. prescription drugs and further incentivizes manufacturers to produce necessary medication on American soil.” “The majority of active ingredients for pharmaceuticals are made in China, and the Chinese Communist Party showed through their lies, coverups, and threats to cut off American access to drugs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic that they can’t be trusted. I’m proud to join Senator Cotton’s bill to incentivi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-warner-introduce-bill-to-prohibit-funding-for-huawei-chinese-technology | Cotton, Warner Introduce Bill to Prohibit Funding for Huawei, Chinese Technology | 2021-07-28 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 28, 2021 Cotton, Warner Introduce Bill to Prohibit Funding for Huawei, Chinese Technology Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia) introduced the American Telecommunications Security Act to prohibit federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act from being used to purchase Chinese telecommunications equipment, including from Huawei and ZTE. Text of the bill may be found here. "American tax dollars should not be sent to Chinese spy companies like Huawei that undermine our national security. The U.S government must take strong action to cut the Chinese Communist Party out of our networks. Americans deserve both reliable and secure telecommunications technologies," said Cotton. “With states across the country mapping out their plans for quality and affordable high-speed internet as a result of historic funding from the American Rescue Plan, we’ve got to make sure no community is sacrificing network security,” said Warner. “That’s why I’m joining Sen. Cotton on a bipartisan bill to ensure states do not purchase equipment or services from companies that pose national security risks – such as Huawei and ZTE.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-introduces-fund-the-police-act | Cotton Introduces Fund the Police Act | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 21, 2021 Cotton Introduces Fund the Police Act Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Fund the Police Act to reallocate $50 billion in unspent funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to establish a Law Enforcement Support Trust Fund at the United States Department of Justice and to support two federal grant programs to hire, train, and equip more state and local police officers. Text of the bill may be found here. “Some Democrats seem eager to rewrite history and hide their advocacy for ‘defunding the police,’ but that’s exactly what they’ve tried to do. My bill will immediately fund two federal grant programs to support police officers and establish a trust to maintain these grants for decades to come,” said Cotton. The Fund the Police Act will reallocate $50 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act to: Immediately provide $1 billion each to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne JAG Grants) and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office Grants. Create a Law Enforcement Support Trust Fund at the U.S. Department of Justice, which can be used to supply an additional $500 million per year for each of the Byrne JAG and COPS Office grant programs in future years. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-arkansas-youth-transgender-law | Cotton Statement on Arkansas Youth Transgender Law | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 21, 2021 Cotton Statement on Arkansas Youth Transgender Law Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding a court decision in Arkansas to place a hold on Arkansas’ law to ban transgender medical interventions for children: “Our legislature made the reasonable decision to protect minors from dangerous and life-altering drugs, hormones, and surgeries. Against the will of Arkansans, liberal activists have now put those children back in harm’s way.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-us-german-deal-on-russian-nord-stream-2-pipeline | Cotton Statement on U.S.-German Deal on Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipeline | 2021-07-20 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 20, 2021 Cotton Statement on U.S.-German Deal on Russian Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the news that the United States and Germany have reached a deal allowing completion of Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline: “This deal is a grave mistake. It gives Vladimir Putin enormous leverage over the European Union and NATO, with no promise of enforcement when Putin inevitably turns the gas off in the winter. President Biden should impose sanctions on the pipeline to ensure it’s never completed.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-introduces-bill-to-defund-critical-race-theory | Cotton Introduces Bill to Defund Critical Race Theory | 2021-07-14 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 14, 2021 Cotton Introduces Bill to Defund Critical Race Theory Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Stop CRT Act, legislation to bar federal funds from being sent to K-12 schools that promote Critical Race Theory, as well as colleges and universities that compel students or faculty to affirm tenets of Critical Race Theory. The Stop CRT Act would also codify former President Trump’s Executive Order on Race and Sex Discrimination, which would prohibit the federal government and federal contractors from using trainings inspired by Critical Race Theory. Representative Dan Bishop (R-North Carolina) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Critical Race Theory teaches people to obsess over race and to believe that America is an evil, oppressive place. Federal funds should not be used to support activists in schools who want to teach our kids to hate each other and their country,” said Cotton. “Critical Race Theory (CRT) is nothing more than state-sanctioned racism. Why should this poisonous, neo-Marxist ideology be funded by the federal government? CRT simply has no place in America’s schools, institutions, or the military. I applaud Senator Tom Cotton for taking up the Stop CRT Act in the Senate as it will fully defund efforts to put CRT into practice at the federal level, setting the right tone for the rest of the nation,” said Bishop. The Stop CRT Act of 2021 would: Bar federal funds to K-12 schools that promote Critical Race Theory, hire consultants to promote Critical Race Theory, or compel faculty members, students, or any other individual to affirm the tenets of Critical Race Theory Bar federal funds to colleges and universities that compel faculty, students, or any other individual to profess or affirm the tenets of Critical Race Theory Codify President Trump’s Executive Order on Preventing Race and Sex Stereotyping to prohibit the federal government… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-demands-answers-regarding-raytheon-diversity-training | Cotton Demands Answers Regarding Raytheon Diversity Training | 2021-07-13 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 13, 2021 Cotton Demands Answers Regarding Raytheon Diversity Training Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) wrote a letter to Gregory Hayes, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Raytheon Company, demanding information about the company’s use of training materials that rely heavily on racial stereotypes and appear to violate federal non-discrimination law. Cotton requested a response from Raytheon by July 23rd. In part, Cotton wrote, “The training materials in question, such as Raytheon’s ‘Stronger Together Employee Guide,’ encourage employees to become ‘anti-racists,’ a term popularized by Ibram X. Kendi, who the guide approvingly quotes. This material is rooted in a radical ideology called Critical Race Theory that denounces the United States as systemically racist and rejects important aspects of the American civil-rights tradition, including equality before the law.” “Setting aside the business sense of your company’s advocacy, Raytheon’s employee trainings appear to violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which forbids employers from discriminating on the basis of race or engaging in any activities that ‘limit, segregate, or classify’ employees,’”Cotton continued. Text of the letter may be found here or below. July 13, 2021 Mr. Gregory J. Hayes Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Raytheon Company 870 Winter Street Waltham, MA 02451-1449 Mr. Hayes, I’m writing in response to a troubling news story that alleges your company is using training materials that rely heavily on racial stereotypes and appear to violate federal non-discrimination law. The training materials in question, such as Raytheon’s “Stronger Together Employee Guide,” encourage employees to become “anti-racists,” a term popularized by Ibram X. Kendi, who the guide approvingly quotes. This material is rooted in a radical ideology called Critical Race Theory that denounces the United States as systemically racist and rejects imp… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-delivery-of-a-report-on-the-fighting-culture-of-the-navys-surface-fleet | Cotton Statement on Delivery of A Report on the Fighting Culture of the Navy’s Surface Fleet | 2021-07-12 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 12, 2021 Cotton Statement on Delivery of A Report on the Fighting Culture of the Navy’s Surface Fleet Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the delivery of A Report on the Fighting Culture of the United States Navy’s Surface Fleet. Cotton, along with Representatives Jim Banks (R-Indiana), Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), and Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin), directed this investigation into the Navy’s culture after several high-profile losses of sailors and warships. The full report may be found here. “The findings of this report are very concerning. Our sailors are too often deprived of the training and leadership they need to fight and win at sea. A Navy that puts lethality, warfighting, and operational excellence at the heart of its culture is absolutely essential to our national security. America counts on the Navy to keep us safe and keep our seas open. I appreciate the hard work of the distinguished veterans who wrote this report. I intend to work with them, Navy leaders, and my colleagues in Congress to implement the report’s recommendations,” said Cotton. “This report doesn’t mince words. At a time when the Navy’s readiness is more critical than ever before, this report depicts a Navy leadership that’s distracted from the number one threat to American national security: The Chinese Communist Party. As China’s Navy exceeds ours in size, the U.S. Navy must be ready to face any threat. I look forward to implementing the recommendations of the report and refocusing our Navy on threats from China,” said Banks. “A strong Navy is critical to our national security interests around the world. The findings clearly indicate that our sailors are not receiving the training they need to perform the essential functions of the Navy: to find and sink enemy fleets and ensure freedom of navigation. We must immediately address the concerns detailed in the report. I look forward to working w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-regarding-arizona-voting-provisions | Cotton Statement on Supreme Court Decision Regarding Arizona Voting Provisions | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 July 1, 2021 Cotton Statement on Supreme Court Decision Regarding Arizona Voting Provisions Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the decision by the United States Supreme Court to uphold two Arizona voting provisions: “Ballot harvesting—particularly when practiced by political activists—should be illegal. I was proud to join my colleagues in an amicus brief in support of Arizona’s election integrity measures, and I’m glad the Supreme Court has ruled in favor.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-georgia-lawsuit | Cotton Statement on Georgia Lawsuit | 2021-06-25 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 25, 2021 Cotton Statement on Georgia Lawsuit Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the decision by the Department of Justice to sue the State of Georgia over its voting rights bill: “President Biden packed the Department of Justice with left-wing ideologues like Merrick Garland, Vanita Gupta, and Kristen Clarke. Now they’re suing to block Georgia from making it easy to vote but hard to cheat. This baseless lawsuit is a reminder that bad things happen when Democrats use our institutions to push their radical agenda.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/arkansas-delegation-asks-epa-to-keep-navigable-waters-protection-rule | Arkansas Delegation Asks EPA to Keep Navigable Waters Protection Rule | 2021-06-24 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 24, 2021 Arkansas Delegation Asks EPA to Keep Navigable Waters Protection Rule Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas), with Representatives Rick Crawford (R-Arkansas), French Hill (R-Arkansas), Steve Womack (R-Arkansas), and Bruce Westerman (R-Arkansas) sent a letter condemning the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to repeal and replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). In part, the members wrote, “The NWPR preserves our waterways while giving producers and landowners the clarity they need to farm and build without burdensome regulations and government overreach.” “Arkansans are good stewards of the land and should make their own decisions about their own property—as they have for generations—without the EPA looking over their shoulders,” the members continued. Text of the letter may be found here or below. Dear Administrator Regan and Acting Assistant Secretary Pinkham: On June 9, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced plans to repeal and replace the Trump administration’s Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). The members of the Arkansas congressional delegation adamantly oppose this decision, which will harm businesses, foresters, and farmers across the State of Arkansas. The NWPR preserves our waterways while giving producers and landowners the clarity they need to farm and build without burdensome regulations and government overreach. It is our position that states and localities should regulate waters within their borders—not the federal government. The Trump administration championed cooperative federalism with regard to the environment, and the current administration should continue this practice going forward. The Obama administration’s Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule was a vast and vague expansion of federal regula… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-bill-to-equalize-minimum-penalties-for-powder-and-crack-cocaine-trafficking | Cotton Bill to Equalize Minimum Penalties for Powder and Crack Cocaine Trafficking | 2021-06-21 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 21, 2021 Cotton Bill to Equalize Minimum Penalties for Powder and Crack Cocaine Trafficking Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation that would strengthen the minimum penalties for powder cocaine trafficking to match penalties for crack cocaine trafficking. Bill text may be found here. “Crack and powder cocaine both kill thousands of Americans every year, but the penalties for selling each substance aren’t the same. My bill would increase penalties for criminals trafficking powder cocaine to ensure fairness in sentencing without granting early release to violent drug traffickers.” Background: Nationwide, cocaine overdose deaths have tripled since 2015, and are now the most common cause of overdose death after opioids. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-juneteenth | Cotton Statement on Juneteenth | 2021-06-19 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 19, 2021 Cotton Statement on Juneteenth Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement in observance of Juneteenth: “Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of slaves in America and is a fitting addition to our national holidays. On Independence Day, we celebrate our Declaration of Independence and our country’s birth on the principle of the natural equality of all mankind. On Martin Luther King Day and now Juneteenth, we remember our striving to live up to our founding principles in practice. On Veterans Day and Memorial Day, we honor those who fought and died for our country and its noble heritage. And we give thanks to God on Thanksgiving for the blessings of liberty and prosperity. So on this first national holiday of Juneteenth, let us all take pride in our great nation and the strides it has made to realize fully the promise of America.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-restrict-chinese-access-to-american-visas | Cotton, Colleagues, Introduce Legislation to Restrict Chinese Access to American Visas | 2021-06-17 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 17, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues, Introduce Legislation to Restrict Chinese Access to American Visas Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), Josh Hawley (R-Missouri), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Mike Braun (R-Indiana) introduced the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act, legislation to prohibit individuals currently or previously employed or sponsored by Chinese military institutions from receiving student or research visas to the United States. This bill would also establish a list of research institutions affiliated with the PLA and mandate that the State Department conduct background checks on Chinese nationals applying for research visas in the United States. Bill text may be found here. “Allowing members of the People’s Liberation Army unfettered access to research visas is an open invitation to steal American research, ingenuity, and intellectual property. The United States shouldn’t be arming our greatest adversary—our bill will block Chinese military affiliated people from receiving student and research visas to the United States,” said Cotton. “The Chinese Communist Party exploits our visa system to infiltrate American institutions at every level. The People’s Liberation Army systematically sends Chinese engineers and scientists abroad to exploit research projects to access sensitive data and technology. The PLA Visa Security Act provides an additional screening layer to ensure applicants are not affiliated with the Chinese military. I am proud to again join Sen. Cotton on this important bill,” said Cruz. “COVID-19 has made it clear just how vulnerable we are to the global threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party,” said Rubio. “We must ensure that individuals linked to the CCP’s People’s Liberation Army are not able to obtain research and student visas, which enable the theft of American technology. It is in our nat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-hagerty-blackburn-scott-introduce-bill-to-protect-american-universities-from-foreign-influence | Cotton, Hagerty, Blackburn, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect American Universities from Foreign Influence | 2021-06-17 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 17, 2021 Cotton, Hagerty, Blackburn, Scott Introduce Bill to Protect American Universities from Foreign Influence Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), and Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) introduced the Foreign Funding Accountability Act, legislation to combat malign foreign influence in American colleges and universities by strengthening Section 117 of the Higher Education Act. Bill text may be found here. Specifically, the bill would: Require the disclosure of full names of foreign donating entities—individual, institutional, or otherwise Require the disclosure of the specific purposes of foreign gift-transactions Close the loophole allowing gifting by registered foreign agents Close the loophole exempting in-kind gifts from counting towards the disclosure minimum Clarify that foreign gifts to university foundations are not exempt from disclosure Lower the minimum reporting threshold for disclosure in terms of dollar amount—from $250,000 to $25,000 Levy a graduated civil penalty structure against institutions willfully, and repeatedly violating Section 117 “The Chinese Communist Party has made consistent attempts to infiltrate American colleges and universities. Our bill will close donation loopholes, barring the CCP and other foreign agents from donating millions, or even billions, to levy influence and steal American intellectual property,” said Cotton. “As a strategic adversary seeking to overtake the United States, the Chinese Communist Party is going to extraordinary lengths to exert malign influence over America’s free and open society, including our higher education system. By increasing transparency, closing loopholes, and imposing new civil penalties in U.S. law, this important legislation seeks to prevent the CCP and its intermediaries from hiding in the shadows to buy control and influence within our higher education, to manipulat… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-call-on-department-of-commerce-to-implement-export-control-laws-or-risk-losing-export-control-authority | Cotton, Colleagues Call on Department of Commerce to Implement Export Control Laws or Risk Losing Export Control Authority | 2021-06-15 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 15, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Call on Department of Commerce to Implement Export Control Laws or Risk Losing Export Control Authority Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Todd Young (R-Indiana), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), and Mike Braun (R-Indiana) today sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo demanding that the Department of Commerce immediately identify “emerging and foundational technologies” as mandated nearly three years ago by the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA). Text of the letter may be found here. In part, the senators wrote, “So long as these lists remain incomplete and underutilized, the federal government will lack a properly functioning export control system and foreign investment screening process. American companies will continue to export advanced technologies to companies subject to CCP control, despite the U.S. government wanting to restrict the export of these items. CFIUS may also be constrained in its ability to screen predatory Chinese investment in emerging and foundational technologies. This leaves the United States unacceptably vulnerable to China’s economic predation.” “We therefore urge the Department of Commerce to release these lists as soon as possible and abide by its duty to faithfully execute the laws passed by Congress. The Department of Commerce’s unwillingness to implement these clear, essential mandates after nearly three years calls into question the department’s central role in the U.S. export control system. If Commerce continues to delay its implementation of key national security priorities like the emerging and foundational technologies lists, Congress may be forced to consider entrusting these tasks and other export control authorities to a department that can approach trade and investment contr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-warns-of-risks-to-american-athletes-if-us-participates-in-beijing-olympic-games | Cotton Warns of Risks to American Athletes if U.S. Participates in Beijing Olympic Games | 2021-06-15 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 15, 2021 Cotton Warns of Risks to American Athletes if U.S. Participates in Beijing Olympic Games Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to President Joe Biden calling for the government to take all the necessary steps to protect American athletes if the 2022 Winter Olympic Games are held in Beijing. In part, Cotton wrote, “I continue to advocate for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to rebid the 2022 Games to a free country. But if the IOC refuses and the United States chooses to compete in the Games, our government must take all necessary steps to protect American athletes who travel to China.” “Under ordinary conditions, the U.S. government must prepare for years in advance of each Olympics to protect American athletes and guarantee U.S. media access. But these Games won’t occur under ordinary conditions. Unlike Olympics held in friendly, free nations, the 2022 Beijing Games will pose unique challenges for the safety, security, and privacy of Americans who attend,” Cotton continued. Text of the letter may be found here or below. President Joseph R. Biden The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Biden, I write seeking more information about the U.S. government’s preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. I continue to advocate for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to rebid the 2022 Games to a free country. But if the IOC refuses and the United States chooses to compete in the Games, our government must take all necessary steps to protect American athletes who travel to China. Under ordinary conditions, the U.S. government must prepare for years in advance of each Olympics to protect American athletes and guarantee U.S. media access.[1] But these Games won’t occur under ordinary conditions. Unlike Olympics held in friendly, free nations, the 2022 Beijing Games will pose unique challenges for the safety, sec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-mcconnell-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-defund-1619-project-curriculum | Cotton, McConnell, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Defund 1619 Project Curriculum | 2021-06-14 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 14, 2021 Cotton, McConnell, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Defund 1619 Project Curriculum Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama), and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) reintroduced the Saving American History Act, legislation to prohibit the use of federal funds to teach the 1619 Project by K-12 schools or school districts. Schools that teach the 1619 Project would also be ineligible for federal professional-development grants. Bill text may be found here. Representatives Ken Buck (R-Colorado) and Rick Allen (R-Georgia) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “Activists in schools want to teach our kids to hate America and hate each other using discredited, Critical Race Theory curricula like the 1619 Project. Federal funds should not pay for activists to masquerade as teachers and indoctrinate our youth,” said Cotton. “High-quality civics education is vital to the health of our democracy,” said McConnell. “Debunked activist propaganda that seeks to divide has no place in American classrooms and no right to taxpayer funding. I’m proud to join in sponsoring this legislation on behalf of our youngest citizens and generations yet to come.” “The heart of the 1619 Project’s central claim and key parts of its framework have been disputed by respected scholars and historians, and rightfully so. It has no business in our classrooms in Arkansas and across the country. This misguided and academically suspect curriculum represents the exact opposite of what we should be encouraging educators to instruct and promote – accurate and contextual understanding of our past along with the importance of civic engagement, cooperation and the significance of the shared values that set our country apart and above,” said Boozman. “American schools… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-introduce-li-wenliang-global-public-health-accountability-act | Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Li Wenliang Global Public Health Accountability Act | 2021-06-10 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 10, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Li Wenliang Global Public Health Accountability Act Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), and James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) reintroduced the Li Wenliang Global Public Health Accountability Act, legislation to authorize the president to sanction foreign officials who suppress or distort information about international public health crises, including Covid-19. Bill text may be found here. “Dr. Li tried to warn his country and the world about the coronavirus, but was silenced by the Chinese Communist Party. By hiding the truth about the virus, the CCP turned a regional health problem into a global catastrophe that has killed millions. To honor Dr. Li, our bill seeks to punish foreign officials responsible for suppressing information about international health crises, including the Wuhan virus,” said Cotton. “Doctors and scientists across the world deserve robust protections that allow them to sound the alarm on international public health concerns without fear of government suppression,” said Tillis. “Dr. Li Wenliang heroically tried to warn Chinese citizens about COVID-19, only to be silenced by the authoritarian Chinese Communist Party until his tragic death. The Chinese government must be held accountable so no other nation feels emboldened to cover-up a public health crisis that can turn into a global pandemic. I am proud to work with my colleagues on this commonsense legislation.” “Throughout the past year, we saw Communist China lie and spread propaganda in an attempt to cover up a global pandemic, silencing any and all who dared speak the truth. This legislation will give the United States the authority to sanction any foreign official who suppresses or distorts information about global health, like the Chinese Communist Government did. When lives are at … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-epa-decision-to-abandon-navigable-water-protection-rule | Cotton Statement on EPA Decision to Abandon Navigable Water Protection Rule | 2021-06-09 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:James ArnoldorMary Collins Atkinson(202) 224-2353 June 9, 2021 Cotton Statement on EPA Decision to Abandon Navigable Water Protection Rule Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the statement below following the Biden administration’s announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency would abandon the Navigable Water Protection rule and seek additional regulations. “The Navigable Water Protection rule secured our nation’s clean water supply without punishing homeowners, small businesses, and ag producers. The Biden EPA’s decision to abandon the rule is a political move designed to pacify radical environmentalists and to expand federal control, at the expense of Arkansans. We’ve fought this battle before and won—we can do it again.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-the-anniversary-of-the-tiananmen-square-massacre | Cotton Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre | 2021-06-04 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 4, 2021 Cotton Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre Washington, D.C – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on the 32nd anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre: “32 years ago today, the world saw the true face of the Chinese Communist Party. Communism has only ever been maintained through murder, terror, and brutality—all three were on full display in Tiananmen Square. But through the darkness of repression and smoke of gunfire, there was also the courage and nobility of a people that dream of freedom. We remember those brave souls today and honor their memory and sacrifice.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-crawford-urge-passage-of-aim-act-following-russian-cyberattack | Cotton, Crawford Urge Passage of AIM Act Following Russian Cyberattack | 2021-06-03 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 3, 2021 Cotton, Crawford Urge Passage of AIM Act Following Russian Cyberattack Washington, D.C – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Rick Crawford (R-Arkansas) released the following statement urging passage of their Agriculture Intelligence Measures (AIM) Act after JBS, the world’s largest meat processing company, suffered a cyberattack from a Russian gang: “Without a safe and secure agriculture supply chain, the United States can’t reliably feed its people. This attack proves that our enemies will target that supply chain given the chance. The Department of Agriculture needs to better leverage the assets of the Intelligence Community to protect U.S. agriculture against similar attacks. Our AIM Act will help protect American food and technology from sabotage and espionage, and we urge our colleagues to pass it immediately.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-hutchinson-boozman-womack-applaud-selection-of-fort-smith-for-f-35-fighter-planes-singapore-air-force-squadron | Cotton, Hutchinson, Boozman, Womack Applaud Selection of Fort Smith for F-35 Fighter Planes, Singapore Air Force Squadron | 2021-06-03 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 3, 2021 Cotton, Hutchinson, Boozman, Womack Applaud Selection of Fort Smith for F-35 Fighter Planes, Singapore Air Force Squadron Washington, D.C. — Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-Arkansas), Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas), and Congressman Steve Womack (R-Arkansas) applauded the U.S. Air Force announcement that Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith was selected as the home of future F-35 fighter planes and a Republic of Singapore F-16 squadron. “The selection committee recognized that Arkansas is one of the most military-friendly states in the nation. Our tax exemption for military retirement income and our licensing reciprocity initiatives are valuable tools for recruiting qualified employees and their families to Fort Smith. We have made significant progress toward building the most expansive fifth-generation airspace directly over Ebbing and an aerial range just four miles off the end of the runway. In my meeting with the Singaporean delegation and the U.S. Department of Defense, it was clear that they understood that Arkansas is a military friendly state and that the River Valley would wholeheartedly welcome the fighter-jet training. The support of our senators and representatives in Congress, and the members of the military affairs committee of AEDC were extremely helpful in winning this mission. We already are prepared to provide a first-rate quality of life for the families who will move here. Congratulations to Major General Kendall Penn, Colonel Leon Dodroe, 188th commander, other USAF leaders, the Air Force and the community leaders whose thoughtful efforts and hard work to sell Fort Smith landed a project that will pay dividends for years,” said Hutchinson. “Fighter jets will return to the Arkansas River Valley, thanks to years of hard work by the Fort Smith community, our federal delegation, and the governor. Singapore’s F-16s and future F-35s will make good use of Arkansas’s … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-demands-answers-regarding-lockheed-martin-diversity-training | Cotton Demands Answers Regarding Lockheed Martin Diversity Training | 2021-06-02 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 2, 2021 Cotton Demands Answers Regarding Lockheed Martin Diversity Training Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) wrote a letter to James Taiclet, President and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation, demanding information regarding a three-day diversity training reportedly held for white male executives in June 2020. In part, Cotton wrote, “Facilitators allegedly encouraged Lockheed executives to ‘free associate’ stereotypes about various groups. The stereotypes allegedly generated by your executives include that white men are ‘racist,’ ‘privileged,’ ‘set in their ways,’ and ‘KKK.’” “This training, if it occurred, appears to violate the principle of equal treatment that is the bedrock of American law, including civil-rights law,”Cotton continued. Text of the letter may be found here or below. June 2, 2021 Mr. James Taiclet President and Chief Executive Officer Lockheed Martin Corporation 6801 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20817 Dear Mr. Taiclet, In June 2020, Lockheed Martin reportedly held a three-day diversity training for white male executives, who were referred to during the program as the “White Men’s Caucus.” The alleged training was led by a group called White Men as Full Diversity Partners. Materials distributed by this organization include lists of stereotypes about the supposed “privilege” enjoyed by various groups, including white people, males, and heterosexuals. For example, the section on “white privilege” lists the stereotypes that whites are taught to “minimize the perspectives and powers of people of other races” and are less likely to die in interactions with police. The section on “male privilege” lists the stereotypes that men are “not expected to be overly attentive or to wait on people.” Facilitators allegedly encouraged Lockheed executives to “free associate” stereotypes about various groups. The stereotypes allegedly generated by your executives include that white men are “racist,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-chinese-communist-partys-three-child-policy | Cotton Statement on Chinese Communist Party’s Three-Child Policy | 2021-06-02 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 2, 2021 Cotton Statement on Chinese Communist Party’s Three-Child Policy Washington, D.C – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding news that the Chinese Communist Party will now allow married families to have up to three children: “The Chinese Communist Party can rebrand and modify the One-Child Policy all it wants. The cruel reality is that it still controls how many children its subjects may welcome into the world. We must never forget the Chinese government’s violent campaign to control its population using abortion, sterilization, and infanticide.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-call-on-department-of-defense-to-release-delayed-list-of-chinese-military-companies | Cotton, Colleagues Call on Department of Defense to Release Delayed List of Chinese Military Companies | 2021-06-01 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 June 1, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Call on Department of Defense to Release Delayed List of Chinese Military Companies Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Gary Peters (D-Michigan), Mark Kelly (D-Arizona), and Marco Rubio (R-Florida) and Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin), Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona), and Liz Cheney (R-Wyoming) sent a bipartisan letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urging the Department of Defense to release a delayed report that publicly identifies Chinese military companies operating in the United States. The Department of Defense was required by law to have released this list over a month ago. To view the letter, click here. In part, the members wrote, “The U.S. government must continue to act boldly in blocking the Chinese Communist Party’s economic predation against our industrial base. We must not allow China to erode America’s military primacy. We urge you to submit this report on Section 1260H companies to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees and publish it in the Federal Register as soon as possible.” Text of the letter may be found below. June 1, 2021 The Honorable Lloyd J. Austin Secretary Department of Defense 1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301-1000 Dear Secretary Austin, We write to urge you to send Congress the delayed Department of Defense report on Chinese military companies mandated under the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Last year, the U.S. government took necessary and long overdue action to combat the threat of Chinese military companies operating in the United States. The Department of Defense began using statutory authority in Section 1237 of the FY1999 NDAA (Public Law 105-261) to publicly identify Chinese military companies operating directly or indirectly inside the United States. Executive Order 13959 bolstered the Section 1237 listing of Chinese military companies by prohibiting Americans from investing in publ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/05/31/2021/cotton-statement-on-memorial-day | Cotton Statement on Memorial Day | 2021-05-31 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 31, 2021 Cotton Statement on Memorial Day Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement on Memorial Day: “On this sacred day of remembrance, we pay tribute to the fallen warriors who gave their dying breath in service to this exceptional nation. In the soil of a thousand battlefields and hometown cemeteries lie the greatest heroes of our shared history. Their final acts of devotion fill every patriot’s heart with awe, respect, and pride. Today, more than any other day, our country gives them the recognition that they deserve.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-collins-gillibrand-shaheen-introduce-bill-to-improve-officers-access-to-care-at-walter-reed | Cotton, Collins, Gillibrand, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Improve Officers’ Access to Care at Walter Reed | 2021-05-28 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 28, 2021 Cotton, Collins, Gillibrand, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Improve Officers’ Access to Care at Walter Reed Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) today introduced legislation to ensure wounded officers and their families have immediate access to specialized facilities at Walter Reed. “Brave Americans wounded in the service of our country deserve every measure of our support. I’m proud to join my colleagues on this important part of a long campaign to care for our men and women in uniform and hold their attackers responsible,” said Cotton. “It is unacceptable that some victims of probable directed energy attacks did not receive the medical support they should have expected from our government when they were injured,” said Collins. “American personnel who have undergone these attacks while serving our country should be treated the same way we would treat a soldier who suffered a traumatic injury on the battlefield. Walter Reed Medical Center has a world-renowned treatment center for TBIs, and our bipartisan legislation would ensure non-DOD personnel have prompt access to this top-notch care.” “Over the past several years, U.S. government employees and their families have experienced attacks that have left them suffering from symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome,’ which include headaches, memory problems and brain damage. Congress not only has a duty to protect these men, women and families, but we must provide them with high-quality health care. The bipartisan Walter Reed Injury Recovery (WIRE) Act will ensure that individuals suffering from Havana Syndrome can receive care at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed, the nation’s top facility for treating such injuries. I am proud to work with my colleagues on this important legislation, which upholds our commitment to the men and women who bravely s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-airplane-hijacking-in-belarus | Cotton Statement on Airplane Hijacking in Belarus | 2021-05-24 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 24, 2021 Cotton Statement on Airplane Hijacking in Belarus Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the recent Ryanair plane grounding in Belarus: “Belarus’s aerial piracy and possible Russian involvement demand a swift and strong response from NATO and the EU. That response should start with ending the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, Russia’s attempt to gain further coercive leverage over Europe.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/new-c-130j-super-hercules-coming-to-little-rock-airforce-base | New C-130J Super Hercules Coming to Little Rock Airforce Base | 2021-05-22 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 22, 2021 New C-130J Super Hercules Coming to Little Rock Airforce Base Little Rock, AR – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas), along with Representatives French Hill (R-Arkansas) and Steve Womack (R-Arkansas), announced that the 189th Airlift Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard at Little Rock Airforce Base has been selected as the new home of the Air National Guard’s C-130J Super Hercules training program. The 189th will soon see up to four C-130Js come to Little Rock Air Force Base to seed a new Air National Guard C-130J flight training unit. The 189th currently flies the older H-model of the C-130 Hercules. The 189th will teach National Guard pilots to fly both the C-130J Super Hercules and C-130H Hercules, until they transition to all C-130Js in the coming years. “This decision cements the 189th’s role as a manned flying squadron for decades to come. I want to both extend my thanks to the United States Air Force and my colleagues in Congress for their help in securing this mission. These new aircraft will ensure that the next generation of Air National Guard pilots have the training and experience needed to serve our great nation in war and peace. I’m pleased to say that Little Rock Air Force base will safely be known as ‘Home of the Herc’ for many bright years ahead,” said Cotton, Ranking Member of the Air-Land Subcommittee on the Senate Armed Services Committee. “This is great news for Arkansas, the Arkansas Air National Guard and the community. The 189th Airlift Wing is an outstanding unit that has demonstrated its excellence and indispensability in maintaining our nation’s air superiority. The Air Force’s decision to station this new aircraft in the 189th ensures the squadron will continue to play a critical role in our nation’s defense well into the future,” said Boozman, co-chairman of the Senate Air Force Caucus. “The Little Rock Air Force Base continues to remain one of the most t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-gallagher-introduce-bill-to-close-lobbying-loopholes-for-chinese-companies | Cotton, Gallagher Introduce Bill to Close Lobbying Loopholes for Chinese Companies | 2021-05-21 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 21, 2021 Cotton, Gallagher Introduce Bill to Close Lobbying Loopholes for Chinese Companies Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) introduced the Chinese Communist Party Influence Transparency Act, legislation to close loopholes that allow lobbyists for Chinese companies to avoid registering under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). For bill text, click here. “Chinese companies—particularly powerful ones—are all arms of the Chinese Communist Party and remain ultimately under state control. It’s time our laws recognize that reality. Our bill will close legal loopholes and force lobbyists for Chinese companies to register as foreign agents,"said Cotton. “Any Chinese company important enough to register lobbyists in Washington, D.C. is significant enough to be co-opted at will by the Chinese Communist Party,” said Gallagher. “This bill helps close existing loopholes that allow lobbyists to avoid the enhanced scrutiny that comes with the Foreign Agents Registration Act and will reduce the ability of the Chinese Communist Party to use the swamp against us.” Last year, Cotton and Gallagher wrote to the Department of Justice expressing concerns about these loopholes and whether individuals lobbying on behalf of certain Chinese companies should be required to register under FARA. Following calls from Gallagher and Cotton, the U.S. Department of Defense published a list of Chinese companies affiliated with the People’s Liberation Army. Despite the list’s publication, individuals lobbying on the behalf of these Chinese military companies can still receive exemptions that allow them to register under the less transparent Lobbying Disclosure Act. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-mcconnell-announce-bill-to-combat-anti-semitic-hate-crimes | Cotton, McConnell Announce Bill to Combat Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes | 2021-05-21 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 21, 2021 Cotton, McConnell Announce Bill to Combat Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) today announced they are introducing the Preventing Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Act, legislation to combat the dramatic rise of anti-Semitic hate crimes in the United States. “Anti-Semitism has no place in the United States. The Department of Justice must take immediate, decisive action to stop the shocking rise of hate crimes targeting the American Jewish community. Our bill will ensure the racist criminals committing these crimes are prosecuted and held accountable,” said Cotton. “The uptick in hateful anti-Semitic attacks is disgusting and totally unacceptable. From anti-Israel efforts like the BDS movement to violent crimes on American streets, we must confront anti-Semitism every single place it rears its ugly head. Our legislation will support state and local law enforcement and ensure the bigoted thugs and criminals who are attacking Jewish Americans face the full force of American justice,”said McConnell. Background: The FBI reports that more than 60 percent of all hate crimes against any religious group in the United States are directed against Jewish Americans. In recent weeks, media coverage has also indicated that there is a surge in these antisemitic hate crimes in the United States, fueled by activists and sympathizers of the terrorist group, Hamas. The bill, which will be formally introduced next week, will ensure that the Department of Justice appropriately prioritizes this growing hate crime threat, and that it works to augment state and local law enforcement efforts to prevent and respond to antisemitic hate crimes. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-tillis-colleagues-urge-biden-admin-to-reverse-course-on-giving-away-medical-technology-to-china | Cotton, Tillis, Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Reverse Course on Giving Away Medical Technology to China | 2021-05-20 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 20, 2021 Cotton, Tillis, Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Reverse Course on Giving Away Medical Technology to China Washington, D.C. – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai asking them to reverse the Biden administration’s decision to give U.S. COVID intellectual property to China. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Todd Young (R-Indiana), Richard Burr (R-North Carolina), Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), and Steve Daines (R-Montana) also signed. To view the letter, click here. “It is not surprising that China, India, and South Africa want to steal our intellectual property and medical technology,” the senators wrote. “What is surprising is that an American president, especially one who claims to be a ‘jobs’ president, would force American companies to give their medical technology and manufacturing processes to foreign adversaries like China. Simply put, the Biden Administration’s support for a TRIPS waiver puts America’s interests last and China’s interests first.” Text of the letter may be found below. May 19, 2021 The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo Secretary United States Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230 The Honorable Katherine C. Tai United States Trade Representative 600 17th St. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20508 Dear Secretary Raimondo and Ambassador Tai: We write you today regarding President Biden’s disastrous decision to support the waiver of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights or TRIPS agreement in relation to the prevention, containment, or treatment of COVID-19. The waiver, which is not limited to vaccines, w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-introduces-bill-to-codify-successes-of-operation-warp-speed-prepare-for-future-pandemics | Cotton Introduces Bill to Codify Successes of Operation Warp Speed, Prepare for Future Pandemics | 2021-05-19 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 19, 2021 Cotton Introduces Bill to Codify Successes of Operation Warp Speed, Prepare for Future Pandemics Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced the Operation Warp Speed Act, legislation to codify the successes of Operation Warp Speed for use in the event of another pandemic. The bill addresses shortages in the Strategic National Stockpile, increases the speed of safe approval for life-saving medicine, and improves domestic manufacturing. For bill text, click here. “Operation Warp Speed’s success shouldn’t be ignored—it should be standardized so that the United States is more prepared next time. My bill builds upon the success of Operation Warp Speed and strengthens our ability to fight any future pandemic.” The Operation Warp Speed Act would: Require HHS to assess what supplies are missing from the Strategic National Stockpile, and submit an annual report to Congress on potential production shortfalls in an emergency Give priority to domestic manufacturers for vaccine production and supplies needed for the National Strategic Stockpile Remove emergency use authorization (EUA) approval from the bureaucrats at the FDA and instead allow leaders from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), CDC, FDA, NIH to grant EUA approval when three of the four agency leaders agree it is in the country’s best interest, and require these agencies to review EUA data on a rolling basis Assess geographic gaps in clinical trial sites across the United States Grant ASPR flexibility for funds used to secure contracts with the private sector during a public health emergency, and create a new operations role within ASPR to ensure the timely development of vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics in the event of another public health emergency. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-boozman-introduce-bill-to-reduce-estate-tax | Cotton, Boozman Introduce Bill to Reduce Estate Tax | 2021-05-13 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 13, 2021 Cotton, Boozman Introduce Bill to Reduce Estate Tax Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today introduced the Estate Tax Reduction Act, legislation to reduce the estate tax to 20 percent—half of the current top rate of 40 percent. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation was also introduced by Representatives Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) in the House of Representatives. "Families shouldn't have to sell major portions of their businesses or farms after the death of a parent just to afford the 40 percent estate tax. Breaking apart a family's livelihood is neither fair or good for the economy, especially since families are often forced to sell to large corporations. My legislation would cut that rate in half, bringing the rate in line with the current capital gains rate and making it much easier to preserve a family's legacy and way of life," said Cotton. “Arkansas’s family farmers and small business owners shouldn’t be punished for passing what they’ve established, grown and maintained onto the next generation. Our bill reduces this burden and gives these entrepreneurs and job creators more assurance that their years of hard work and investment can be carried on by their children and grandchildren instead of being forfeited to the federal government,” said Boozman. Background: The United States currently has the 4th highest estate and inheritance tax among developed countries, just behind France. Much of the value in family-owned businesses are in hard assets and must be sold when the owner passes away, thus endangering the ability of a family business to survive between generations. Only 30% of family-owned businesses survive the transition from first to second-generation ownership, while only 12% survive from second to third-generation ownership. Just 13% of family businesses remain in the family for more than 60 year… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-hinson-file-amicus-brief-to-protect-babies-with-down-syndrome | Cotton, Hinson File Amicus Brief to Protect Babies With Down Syndrome | 2021-05-13 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 13, 2021 Cotton, Hinson File Amicus Brief to Protect Babies With Down Syndrome Washington, D.C. – Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) filed an amicus brief in Little Rock Planning Services v. Rutledge urging the court to uphold Arkansas’s law to protect unborn babies with Down syndrome. For text of the brief, click here. Other supporters of the brief include 65 members from the House of Representatives and Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Jim Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), John Kennedy (R-Louisiana), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and John Thune (R-South Dakota). "Our society has an obligation to protect the most vulnerable, including unborn babies with disabilities. Arkansas' law seeks to protect babies with Down syndrome from modern-day eugenicists who want to end their lives, simply because of their disability. We stand with Arkansas and the unborn, and we will fight to uphold this law at the Supreme Court," said Cotton. “Every life is valuable and has dignity and our laws should reflect that. I am proud to lead this brief with Senator Cotton to ensure that abortions are never performed based on a Down syndrome diagnosis. I will always defend the most vulnerable and stand up for the unborn,” said Hinson. Background: Rutledge v. Little Rock Family Planning Services involves a 2019 Arkansas law that prohibits medical providers from performing abortions if the sole reason for the abortion is a prenatal test indicating that the unborn baby has Down syndrome. A district court blocked the law from taking effect, and a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit – relying on Ro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-reintroduce-the-restoring-armed-career-criminal-act | Cotton, Colleagues Reintroduce the Restoring Armed Career Criminal Act | 2021-05-12 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 12, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Reintroduce the Restoring Armed Career Criminal Act Washington, D.C. – Today, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi) introduced the Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act, legislation that will protect Americans from violent crime. The legislation reinstates an important tool for prosecutors to seek enhanced penalties against violent, repeat offenders. For bill text, click here. Representative David Kustoff (R-Tennessee) also introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. "Violent, repeat criminals should be behind bars, not roaming the streets threatening law-abiding citizens. The Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act will give back federal prosecutors the tool they need to lock up hardened, repeat offenders.” said Cotton. "The practice of releasing violent serial criminals has to end," said Blackburn. "Repeat offenders should not be rewarded with the freedom to needlessly victimize more law-abiding Americans." “At a time when crime rates are increasing across the country, we need to do all we can to ensure prosecutors and judges have the tools they need to keep the most violent, serial offenders off the streets,” said Hyde-Smith. “This legislation would do just that by fixing shortcomings in an older law that attempted to address how to protect the public from those who repeatedly commit serious felonies.” "Our local law enforcement officers work around the clock to keep our citizens and communities safe. The least we can do to support them is ensure that fewer violent criminals are released back on the streets. As we recognize this week as National Police Week, I am honored to re-introduce this commonsense measure,” said Kustoff. “I look forward to passing this bill to not only protect the American people, but to help our brave men and women in law enforcement.” Organization Support “When the Supreme … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-leads-letter-warning-international-business-community-about-resuming-business-with-iran | Cotton Leads Letter Warning International Business Community About Resuming Business with Iran | 2021-05-12 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 12, 2021 Cotton Leads Letter Warning International Business Community About Resuming Business with Iran Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today led a group of 15 Republican senators in a letter to the international business community warning them about resuming business with Iran if U.S. sanctions are lifted. In part, the senators wrote, “Your member companies may see this potential removal of U.S. sanctions on Iran as a lucrative opportunity. Trust us, they should not. If U.S. sanctions on Iran were temporarily lifted and these firms decided to reenter the Iranian market, not only would they be engaging with a corrupt and capricious regime, they would be investing in ventures doomed to fail. These firms would also risk exposure to individuals and companies that are intertwined with the malign activities of the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. So long as the Islamic Republic of Iran continues its outlaw behavior, we will support robust sanctions against the regime.” “Any attempt by the Biden administration to broker a JCPOA-like deal or offer sanctions relief to the Iranian regime will be fleeting. The original Iran deal was never submitted to the United States Senate and ratified as a legally binding treaty. Any agreement that does not receive the broad and bipartisan support of Congress will not survive if a Republican is elected president in 2024. Any sanctions relief will also be severely limited if Republicans win back majorities in Congress in 2022. The U.S. Congress has passed several laws sanctioning the Iranian regime over the past decade, at times rolling over executive-branch opposition with huge bipartisan majorities. Put simply, any new Iran deal that does not address Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic and cruise missile development, support for terrorism, hostage-taking, gross human rights violations, and other malign behaviors will not receive durable, bipartisan support in the U… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-introduces-bill-to-tax-private-university-mega-endowments-support-workforce-training-programs | Cotton Introduces Bill to Tax Private University Mega-Endowments, Support Workforce Training Programs | 2021-05-11 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 11, 2021 Cotton Introduces Bill to Tax Private University Mega-Endowments, Support Workforce Training Programs Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Ivory Tower Tax Act, legislation to impose a one-percent tax on the value of the endowments of the wealthiest private colleges and use the funds to support vocational education and training. This bill also requires these institutions to draw down five percent of the value of their endowments each year. Bill text may be found here. “Our wealthiest colleges and universities have amassed billions of dollars, virtually tax-free, all while indoctrinating our youth with un-American ideas. This bill will impose a tax on university mega-endowments and support vocational and apprenticeship training programs in order to create high paying, working-class jobs,” said Cotton. The Ivory Tower Tax Act would: Levy a one-percent tax on the fair market value of endowments held by the richest private colleges. The tax would apply to private colleges that 1) have more than 500 full-time enrolled students, 2) have endowments worth more than $2.5 billion and $500,000 per full-time enrolled student, 3) do not have a religious mission. Generate an estimated $2 billion in revenue per year, which would be redirected to support vocational and apprenticeship training programs. Require the richest private colleges to distribute at least five percent of their endowment to support their educational mission per year, or else face a penalty. This requirement mirrors the tax treatment of private foundations. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-tillis-statement-on-president-bidens-decision-to-support-the-trips-waiver | Cotton, Tillis Statement on President Biden’s Decision to Support the TRIPS Waiver | 2021-05-05 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 May 5, 2021 Cotton, Tillis Statement on President Biden’s Decision to Support the TRIPS Waiver Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) issued the following joint statement after the Biden administration announced its support for the TRIPS waiver, which will authorize the sharing of United States COVID-19 intellectual property with other countries: “Today’s disastrous decision by President Biden will do little to end the COVID-19 pandemic and help developing nations, but it will hand over America’s medical technology to adversarial states like China and Russia. We support distributing vaccines to countries that need them, but not in a way that jeopardizes America's successful vaccine development. It’s astonishing that President Biden is now providing the Chinese Communist Party with access to America’s intellectual property, medical research, and innovation.” Background: In March, Senator Cotton sent a letter to President Biden urging his administration to oppose a proposal at the World Trade Organization that would strip American companies of their intellectual property rights for any innovation related to COVID-19. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-boozman-introduce-legislation-to-permanently-expand-access-to-telehealth | Cotton, Boozman Introduce Legislation to Permanently Expand Access to Telehealth | 2021-04-29 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 29, 2021 Cotton, Boozman Introduce Legislation to Permanently Expand Access to Telehealth Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technology (CONNECT) for Health Act, legislation to improve and expand access to telehealth services. “Eliminating certain restrictions for telehealth services allows Arkansans greater access to healthcare without traveling long distances. Our bill will keep these services in place even after the public health emergency expires,” said Cotton. “Telehealth was already a promising health care delivery option, but it quickly became essential amid the pandemic. Now, we must ensure it is widely accessible in the long term in order to more readily meet patients’ needs and give providers the ability to offer care to more Americans. Making these changes permanent and better understanding how to utilize this revolutionary tool is both common sense and profoundly important,” said Boozman. The CONNECT for Health Act was first introduced in 2016 and has the support of more than 150 organizations including AARP, America’s Essential Hospitals, American College of Emergency Physicians, American Hospital Association, American Heart Association, American Medical Association, American Medical Group Association, American Nurses Association, American Telemedicine Association, Children’s National Hospital, eHealth Initiative, Federation of American Hospitals, Health Innovation Alliance, HIMSS, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Association of Community Health Centers, National Association of Rural Health Clinics, National Rural Health Association, Personal Connected Health Alliance, and Teladoc Health. The CONNECT for Health Act will: Permanently remove all geographic restrictions on telehealth services and expand originating sites to include the home and other sites; Allow hea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-condemn-amazon-for-removing-justice-clarence-thomas-documentary | Cotton, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary | 2021-04-29 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 29, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Condemn Amazon for Removing Justice Clarence Thomas Documentary Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), today led a group of 19 senators in a letter to Jeffrey Bezos questioning why Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words, a documentary about the life of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, was removed from Amazon’s streaming service. The film’s removal came during Black History Month. In part, the senators wrote, “The film's popularity aside, Amazon's decision to pull this documentary came during Black History Month-a time when Amazon was celebrating its own effort to ‘Amplify Black Voices’ with a ‘collection of titles to honor Black History Month across four weekly themes (Black Love, Black Joy, Black History Makers, and Black Girl Magic).’” “Amazon's decision to cancel from its streaming service a documentary that celebrates the longest-serving and highest-ranking African American public servant in America suggests that what Amazon actually seeks to do is ‘Amplify Liberal Black Voices,’ while silencing any who disagree-including and especially the great Justice Clarence Thomas, a genuine ‘Black History Maker,’” the senators continued. Senator Cotton was joined on the letter by Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Mike Braun (R-Indiana), Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Montana), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), James Inhofe (R-Oklahoma), James Lankford (R-Oklahoma), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), Rick Scott (R-Florida), John Thune (R-South Dakota), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), and Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi). The full text of the letter is here and below. Mr. Jeffrey Bezos Chief Executive Officer Amazon.com, Inc. 410 Terry Avenue Nort… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/-cotton-statement-on-president-bidens-joint-session-address | Cotton Statement on President Biden’s Joint Session Address | 2021-04-28 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 28, 2021 Cotton Statement on President Biden’s Joint Session Address Washington, D.C. – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress: “Tonight, President Biden promised the nation higher taxes, crushing debt, and open borders. His radical agenda is dead on arrival.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-restrict-chinese-stem-graduate-student-visas | Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restrict Chinese Stem Graduate Student Visas | 2021-04-22 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 22, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restrict Chinese Stem Graduate Student Visas Washington, D.C. – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the SECURE CAMPUS Act, legislation that would secure American research from Chinese Communist Party espionage and influence. Bill text may be found here. The bill would prohibit Chinese nationals from receiving visas to the United States for graduate or post-graduate studies in STEM fields and would ban participants in China’s foreign talent recruitment programs and Chinese nationals from taking part in federally-funded STEM research, along with other much-needed reforms. Congressman David Kustoff (R-Tennessee) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “Allowing China unfettered access to American research institutions is akin to granting Soviet scientists access to our critical laboratories during the Cold War. We shouldn’t allow the Chinese Communist Party to exploit the openness of American research institutions any longer. The SECURE CAMPUS Act will help stop Chinese nationals from stealing U.S. technology, which the CCP uses against our own troops and businesses,” said Cotton. “Beijing is engaged in a complex influence operation against the United States. The Chinese Communist Party often sends its members to elite American universities where they gain highly sensitive skillsets, then return to China and use this knowledge to help the Chinese government. Our legislation will help secure American innovation by curtailing Beijing’s influence operations and preventing the CCP from utilizing the U.S. education system against us,” said Blackburn. “China steals our intellectual property, seeks to destabilize our economy, and threatens our national security. The Chinese Communist Party is no friend of the American people. It makes sense to protect our tax-payer funded STEM resea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-report-illegal-alien-attempts-to-purchase-firearms | Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Report Illegal Alien Attempts to Purchase Firearms | 2021-04-21 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 21, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Report Illegal Alien Attempts to Purchase Firearms Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina), and Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) introduced the Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act. The bill would require the National Instant Criminal Background Check system (NICS) to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and relevant local law enforcement when a firearm transferee is illegally present in the United States. Bill text may be found here. “If someone in the country illegally tries to get a gun, immigration officials and the local authorities need to know. Our bill ensures that illegal aliens who attempt to purchase firearms are reported to the proper authorities,” said Cotton. “The National Instant Criminal Background Check system is an important tool to ensure firearms stay out of the wrong hands, which is why I co-introduced the Fix NICS Act last Congress,” said Tillis. “It is already against the law for an illegal immigrant to purchase a firearm, and this legislation would notify the appropriate authorities when an illegal immigrant tries to break the law.” “Illegal aliens have no right to be in this country let alone purchase a firearm here. Of course law enforcement should be notified when an illegal alien attempts to obtain a gun,” said Blackburn. “Our local law enforcement and immigration officials should have the tools to know if folks that are in our country illegally attempt to purchase firearms unlawfully. This bill will help officials do their job and keep our communities safe,” said Ernst. “Enforcing our border laws is a crucial priority of any government. Equally important is protecting law-abiding Americans from those who break the law to enter the country, and then illegally seek firearms to commit crimes,” said Hawley. Background: Federal law already prohibit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-ernst-introduce-bill-to-protect-american-agriculture-from-chinese-espionage | Cotton, Ernst Introduce Bill to Protect American Agriculture from Chinese Espionage | 2021-04-21 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 21, 2021 Cotton, Ernst Introduce Bill to Protect American Agriculture from Chinese Espionage Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced the Agriculture Intelligence Measures (AIM) Act, legislation to establish an Office of Intelligence within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This office would leverage the assets of the intelligence community to better protect U.S. agriculture from foreign threats posed by countries like China. The bill text may be found here. “The Chinese Communist Party wants to undermine vital American industries through sabotage and intellectual property theft—U.S. agriculture is no exception. Our bill will help safeguard the food and technology that our country depends on for its prosperity and freedom,” said Cotton. “For too long, countries like China have taken advantage of Iowa farmers—stealing intellectual property and engaging in other nefarious activities. This bill will help protect our agriculture community in Iowa, and across the country, so they can continue their hard work of feeding and fueling the world,” said Ernst. Background: In 2014, Chinese researchers were accused of stealing patented corn and later sentenced to prison. In 2018, a Chinese national was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison for attempting to steal rice research for China. In 2019, a Chinese national who worked at Monsanto was indicted on economic espionage charges. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-russian-threats-to-ukraine | Cotton Statement on Russian Threats to Ukraine | 2021-04-21 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 21, 2021 Cotton Statement on Russian Threats to Ukraine Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding Vladimir Putin’s recent comments warning the West not to “cross a red line” with Russia: “As Russia encircles Ukraine on land and at sea, Vladimir Putin must understand that military aggression will be met with severe consequences. And it’s Joe Biden’s job to make Putin understand that—immediately.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-opposing-earmarks | Cotton Statement Opposing Earmarks | 2021-04-21 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 21, 2021 Cotton Statement Opposing Earmarks Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the potential repeal of the ban on earmarks: “The Senate Republican Conference may consider today a proposal to repeal the current ban on earmarks. If so, I will vote against the proposal and to retain the ban.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-boozman-support-legislation-to-protect-arkansas-hospitals-participating-in-drug-discount-program | Cotton, Boozman Support Legislation to Protect Arkansas Hospitals Participating in Drug Discount Program | 2021-04-20 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 20, 2021 Cotton, Boozman Support Legislation to Protect Arkansas Hospitals Participating in Drug Discount Program Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) are supporting legislation to help Arkansas hospitals participate in the 340B drug discount program. The 340B drug pricing program gives more than 40 Arkansas medical facilities access to lower prescription drug prices. But the coronavirus has caused many facilities to fall below the inpatient threshold required to remain in the program. Many hospitals were forced to reduce inpatient hospital admissions of low-income Medicare and Medicaid patients, a critical metric in determining eligibility for the 340B program. The legislation the senators are supporting, S.773, would ensure that any previously eligible hospital will be deemed eligible for any cost reporting period during which the public health emergency occurred. “The 340B program allows Arkansas hospitals to stretch resources to provide care for those in underserved areas. This bill will ensure rural hospitals can continue offering essential services and treatments to those most vulnerable, even though the pandemic has affected admission rates,” said Cotton. “One of the top concerns I’ve heard from the Arkansas medical community is the need to protect the 340B drug pricing program. Extending eligibility to this lifeline is a commonsense step to ensure our hospitals and health care providers have the resources they need to care for low-income patients,” said Boozman. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-statement-on-rioting-before-chauvin-verdict | Cotton Statement on Rioting Before Chauvin Verdict | 2021-04-19 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 19, 2021 Cotton Statement on Rioting Before Chauvin Verdict Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement regarding the pending verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin: “No matter the verdict, there is no justification for mob violence. Any mob violence should be put down immediately.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-cruz-young-and-scott-introduce-bill-sanctioning-foreign-government-officials-who-hold-americans-hostage | Cotton, Cruz, Young, and Scott Introduce Bill Sanctioning Foreign Government Officials Who Hold Americans Hostage | 2021-04-16 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 16, 2021 Cotton, Cruz, Young, and Scott Introduce Bill Sanctioning Foreign Government Officials Who Hold Americans Hostage Washington, D.C. — Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Todd Young (R-Indiana), and Rick Scott (R-Florida) re-introduced The Global Hostage Act, a bill that would require the president to impose sanctions on foreign government officials responsible for taking Americans hostage. It would also bar those officials and their families from receiving U.S. visas. The bill text is available here. “If you take an American hostage – it won’t only be the hostage who will suffer. America must never accept extortion by hostage-taking as the cost of doing business. It warrants severe consequences, and that’s what this bill delivers,” said Cotton. "I am proud to once again join this effort to ensure brutal regimes and terrorists are sanctioned if they seize Americans as hostages. This is a battle I have been waging throughout my service in the Senate, including against Iranian regime officials who seized our diplomats in 1979. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to swiftly take up and pass this bill to defend our national security interests abroad and hold these corrupt actors accountable for their malign actions," said Cruz. “The Global Hostage Act will send a message to the world that anyone who takes an American hostage will pay a severe price for their actions. As President Reagan famously proclaimed to hostage takers in 1985, ‘America does not make concessions to terrorists, to do so would only invite more terrorism.’ This bill is about making sure that promise remains true today and in the future,” said Young. “Under no circumstance should terrorists or our adversaries be allowed to hold Americans hostage and still reap benefits from the United States. This legislation sends a clear message: if you kidnap Americans, you can expect severe consequences,” said Scott. Specifically, the bill: … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-mccaul-ask-administration-to-restrict-sale-of-chip-making-software-to-china | Cotton, McCaul Ask Administration to Restrict Sale of Chip-Making Software to China | 2021-04-15 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 15, 2021 Cotton, McCaul Ask Administration to Restrict Sale of Chip-Making Software to China Washington, D.C. — Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Michael McCaul (R-Texas) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging tighter restrictions on the sale of chip-making tools to China. The members argue that electronic design automation (EDA) tools, which are used to design semiconductor chips, should require a license for all end-users under the ownership, influence, or control of the People’s Republic of China. In part, Cotton and McCaul wrote: “According to a recent report by The Washington Post, sophisticated U.S. EDA software was sold to an ostensibly civilian PRC company, Phytium Technology. Phytium then used this software to design advanced semiconductor chips for supercomputers at a hypersonic weapons research and testing facility run by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). This facility, the China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center (CARDC), has been on the Commerce Department’s Entity List for more than two decades. Despite Phytium’s deep ties to PRC military research and its sales to the CARDC, Phytium was only added to the Entity List after The Washington Post report. We find it deeply troubling that the Department of Commerce allowed such a critical U.S. technology to be harnessed to design weapons targeting American servicemembers operating in the Indo-Pacific.” The letter may be found here. Full text is below. The Honorable Gina Raimondo Secretary Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Dear Secretary Raimondo, We write to urge you to designate electronic design automation (EDA) tools as a foundational technology and require a license for all end-users under the ownership, influence, or control of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). There is clear evidence that companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) military are … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-colleagues-call-on-president-to-shun-green-tech-produced-by-slave-labor | Cotton, Colleagues Call on President to Shun “Green” Tech Produced by Slave Labor | 2021-04-14 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 14, 2021 Cotton, Colleagues Call on President to Shun “Green” Tech Produced by Slave Labor Washington, D.C. – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Rick Scott (R-Florida), Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennessee), John Kennedy (R-Louisiana), Marco Rubio (R-Florida), and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) released the following statement on “green” products purchased as a part of President Biden’s infrastructure plan: “Products stained with the blood of slave labor will never be clean or green. Any infrastructure proposal from President Biden must bar U.S. taxpayer support of products like solar panels that are made in camps by Uyghurs and other groups held hostage by the Chinese Communist Party. The United States government should play no role in subsidizing or partaking in this barbaric treatment of ethnic groups in Xinjiang.” Background: China’s Xinjiang region produces 71 percent of the world’s photovoltaic solar modules – and Xinjiang silicon is contained in at least 95 percent of silicon-based solar modules. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases/cotton-grassley-call-for-hearing-on-hate-crimes-against-asian-americans | Cotton, Grassley Call for Hearing on Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans | 2021-04-13 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Republican | Senate | AR | Tom Cotton | C001095 | www.cotton.senate.gov | cotton | https://www.cotton.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James Arnold or Mary Collins Atkinson (202) 224-2353 April 13, 2021 Cotton, Grassley Call for Hearing on Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Washington, D.C. – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today called for the committee to convene a hearing on hate crimes against Asian Americans. “We are concerned to see that such an important issue has not already received Committee or Subcommittee attention. Instead, S. 937, the ‘COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act,’ has been moved to the Senate floor with little commentary, factfinding, or Committee consideration. We believe the Senate should have the benefit of hearing from the Department of Justice before blindly acting on this issue,” the senators wrote in a letter to committee chairman Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) and subcommittee chairman Cory Booker (D-New Jersey). Last month, Attorney General Merrick Garland ordered a 30-day review of how hate crimes are tracked and prosecuted amid an uptick in crimes targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The Senators called on the committee Democrats to convene a hearing as soon as the Justice Department’s review is completed to examine its findings. Text of the letter can be found here and below. Dear Chairman Durbin and Chairman Booker: We write today to request a hearing of the full Committee or the Crime Subcommittee related to the rise in violent crime across the country, in particular the surge in violent crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Every one of us is horrified to see incidents in which our fellow Americans are attacked because of their race or ethnicity. We understand that Attorney General Garland is conducting a 30-day review of violence against AAPI Americans, which we hope will improve the federal government’s capacity to track and identify hate crimes, review civil enforcement authorities, and assess whether additional resources are needed to support law enforcement’s response to this violence. This review is scheduled to be… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
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