Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after it was reported that one of the two Pine Bluff police officers shot earlier today had succumbed to his wounds: “Officers Kevin Collins and Ralph Isaac dedicated themselves to defending the rule of law and the safety of their … [Read more...]
Senator Cotton and Representative Crawford Introduce Bill to Protect American Agriculture From Chinese Espionage
September 30, 2020 by
Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced the Agricultural Intelligence Measures (AIM) Act, a bill that would 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 … [Read more...]
Senator John Boozman Statement on Passage of Bill to Avoid Shutdown
September 30, 2020 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting to pass a short-term extension to keep the federal government funded through December 11, 2020: “Governing by short-term extensions is a less than desirable option. Congress should pass individual funding bills each … [Read more...]
Democrats’ Filibuster of Targeted COVID-19 Relief Package Statement from Senator John Boozman
September 10, 2020 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement following Senate Democrats’ filibuster of targeted coronavirus relief legislation that would offer further support to American families, workers, small businesses, schools and front line health care workers: “Today’s vote is a … [Read more...]
Sanctions Against ICC Prosecutor Statement from Senator Tom Cotton
September 2, 2020 by
Following reports that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced sanctions against International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement: “The United States will not tolerate political attacks against its servicemembers by … [Read more...]
Senator Tom Cotton’s Bill to Block Unemployment Funds for Rioters
August 31, 2020 by
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) will introduce the Support Peaceful Protest Act, a bill that would make people convicted of federal offenses as part of riots ineligible for virus-related federal unemployment funds. It would also mandate that those convicted of such riot offenses face fines to help … [Read more...]
