Cotton Introduces Bill to Close Tax Loopholes Exploited by Far-Left Terrorist Organizations

Cotton introduced bill to close tax loopholes used by far-left organizations through fiscal sponsorships.

“Far-left terrorist organizations shouldn’t be able to manipulate our tax code for their advantage. My bill would require public disclosure of these activities, tax the charities that don’t control where their money is spent, and end tax write-offs for donors who bankroll these unchecked arrangements”

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Cotton to Pulte: Chinese Investment in Brazil Agriculture Threatens Arkansas Farmers

Sent letter to acting DNI requesting update on Chinese agricultural investments in Brazil threatening U.S. farmers.

“China’s growing footprint in global agriculture is a deliberate, strategic effort to dominate food production and supply chains in ways that threatens American farmers and food security. Chinese state-backed money is remaking the hemisphere’s ports and reshaping grain routes to Asia.”

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Senate Intelligence Committee Advances Clayton Nomination

Praised Senate Intelligence Committee's advancement of Jay Clayton's nomination as Director of National Intelligence.

“Jay Clayton is a highly qualified nominee with a deep experience combatting a wide range of national security threats. I’m pleased that the Senate Intelligence Committee voted to advance his nomination to be Director of National Intelligence. Once confirmed, I look forward to working with Mr.”

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Expand Employment Opportunities for Disabled Arkansans

Introduced bill to expand employment opportunities for disabled adults in 14(c) programs.

“Hard-working Arkansans shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get a job. My bill would remove obstacles for any disabled adult to participate in the 14(c) program”

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Cotton Opening Statement at Clayton Confirmation Hearing

Opened confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence.

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Floor Speech Remembering Senator Lindsey Graham

Delivered floor speech remembering late Senator Lindsey Graham's life and character.

“You are great. We got to have you run for Senate, now, what was your name again?”

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Cotton, Moreno to Trump, Rubio: Support De La Espriella in his Transition to Power

Sent letter to Trump and Rubio urging support for Colombia's president-elect de la Espriella.

“We write to encourage the administration to publicly express U.S. solidarity with Abelardo de la Espriella as he prepares to assume his role as the next President of Colombia.”

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Cotton Statement Following Supreme Court Ruling on Banning Men from Women’s Sports

Praised Supreme Court ruling banning men from women's sports.

“Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of common sense—women’s sports are for women, not for men. Arkansas was one of the first states to push back on this madness and I’m glad the Supreme Court agrees. This decision benefits women across the country.”

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Chinese-Made Medical Devices

Introduced bill directing FDA to review and recall Chinese-made medical devices.

“Communist Chinese-made medical devices threaten the privacy and safety of every American patient. My bill would crack-down on these dangerous devices”

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Cotton, Lee to Wright: Chinese Nationals Steal Innovation from American Labs

Sent letter to Energy Secretary expressing concern about Chinese nationals accessing American research labs.

“We write expressing serious concern regarding the Department of Energy’s (DOE) continued practice of permitting foreign nationals from China to access facilities across the National Laboratory complex and work alongside American scientists.”

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Cotton to Bessent: Investigate Airwallex for Ties to Communist China

Requested Treasury investigate Chinese investment in U.S. payment platform Airwallex.

“Left unchecked, Airwallex has been doubling down. It intends to acquire a US banking license. It holds about 90 financial licenses across 50 markets and has bought three businesses since September 2025, including a financial data platform this month.”

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Cotton, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Accelerate Energy Projects Stalled By Red Tape

Cotton and Cortez Masto introduced the FREEDOM Act to reduce energy project permitting delays.

“Endless lawsuits delay vital energy projects, resulting in higher energy prices for Arkansans. My bill will eliminate bureaucratic red tape to streamline energy projects”

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Cotton to DOJ: Investigate Communist China Influence on Data Center Development

Requested DOJ investigation into Chinese influence on U.S. data center policy.

“I write requesting the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate foreign influence efforts targeting the buildout of American AI infrastructure. Alarming reports indicate that a network of foreign actors, led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is attempting to manipulate U.S.”

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Biological Smuggling

Introduced bill imposing 20-year mandatory minimum for illegal biological agent smuggling.

“Illegally smuggling dangerous viruses into our country threatens the health and safety of all Americans. My bill would increase the punishment for anyone who commits this heinous crime”

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Cotton Leads Colleagues in Court Challenge to Fight Investor Surveillance Scheme

Filed amicus brief challenging SEC authority to create Consolidated Audit Trail surveillance system.

“The SEC gave itself a surveillance database on the backs of American investors and never bothered to ask Congress. That’s not how the Constitution works. It is time to end it”

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Cotton to FDA: Investigate Dangerous Chinese-Manufactured Medical Devices

Requested FDA investigation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Chinese-manufactured medical devices.

“Protecting Americans’ privacy and ensuring their health data isn’t accessible to cybercriminals in adversarial nations is of utmost importance. I look forward to working with you on this matter.”

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Cotton to Bessent: Sanction Entities Illegally Paying Iran for Strait of Hormuz Passage

Sent letter to Treasury Secretary urging sanctions on entities assisting Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade.

“The PGSA cannot operate without the consent of other nations, and the United States must ensure every actor enabling the terrorist Iranian regime is held accountable. I stand ready to work with you and am preparing legislation to further codify your efforts.”

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Cotton to Blanche: Investigate Chinese-Controlled Delivery Networks

Urged Attorney General to investigate Chinese-controlled delivery networks operating in the United States.

“I write asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review Chinese-controlled last-mile delivery and third-party logistics (3PL) networks. These companies move through American neighborhoods, commercial districts, and roads near critical infrastructure.”

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Senate Intelligence Committee Passes the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Senate Intelligence Committee passed fiscal year 2027 Intelligence Authorization Act on bipartisan vote.

“I’d like to thank my colleagues for their work on this bill, which will keep America safe and make our intelligence agencies more transparent and efficient.”

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Cotton, Senators to Trump: Eliminate UN Agency that Employs Hamas-Terrorists

Sent letter to Trump requesting elimination of UN agency employing Hamas-linked staff.

“We strongly urge your administration to take decisive action to fully dismantle UNRWA and eliminate it from the UN budget. Any aid organization in Gaza or otherwise must be demonstrably free of ties to terrorism and committed to transparency, accountability, and peace.”

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Revoke Visas of Terrorists’ Family Members

Introduced bill to revoke visas of designated terrorists' close family members.

“Relatives of terrorists have no business being in our country. My bill would revoke visas from family members of terrorists to keep Arkansans safer”

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Cotton, Senators to DoW: Invest in High-Grade Arkansas Lithium

Sent letter to Department of War requesting priority investment in Arkansas domestic lithium production.

“We write seeking clarity about the Department’s prioritization and support of domestic critical mineral supply chains, particularly lithium resources. Lithium is foundational to the precision munitions and advanced weapons systems that underpin American military superiority.”

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Cotton Statement Following House Vote on Department of Homeland Security Funding

Praised House vote to fund Department of Homeland Security after 76-day shutdown.

“Democrats closed the Department of Homeland Security for 76 days and achieved nothing. They wanted to defund ICE and border patrol, but their plan backfired. Republicans will now supercharge ICE and border patrol funding without a single Democrat vote.”

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Safeguard American Military Assets from Foreign Adversaries

Introduced bill to criminalize foreign nationals photographing U.S. military assets.

“Foreign nationals photographing sensitive military assets are only doing so for one reason, to spy on the United States. My bill would hold these criminals accountable”

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Cotton to Mullin: Investigate “De Facto Amnesty” Fraud Scheme

Urged DHS investigation into illegal migrants exploiting U visa program loopholes for legal status.

“I write concerning the U visa program that appears to operate as a de facto amnesty program for hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens. Congress originally created this program to assist law enforcement with investigating and prosecuting serious crimes.”

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