Senator
Tom Cotton
Arkansas · In office since 2015
Committees4
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Joint Economic Committee
- Senate Select Committee on IntelligenceChairman
Also serves on 6 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored579
- A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to designate as a component of the National Heritage Area System the Arkansas Delta National Heritage Area in the State of Arkansas, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5422 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 17, 2026)
- Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025 (opens in new tab)
S 2274 · Introduced Jul 15, 2025 · Immigration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 15, 2025)
- Visa Cap Enforcement Act (opens in new tab)
S 2941 · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Immigration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 30, 2025)
- Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5083 · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Taxation
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 22, 2026)
- Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act (opens in new tab)
S 4984 · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 15, 2026)
- Countering CCP Act (opens in new tab)
S 4939 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 24, 2026)
- FREEDOM Act (opens in new tab)
S 4795 · Introduced Jun 16, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Jun 16, 2026)
- A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 4764 · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. (Jun 11, 2026)
- A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 4760 · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. (Jun 11, 2026)
- Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4729 · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 10, 2026)
Bills cosponsored1964
- Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act (opens in new tab)
S 1169 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · Taxation
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Mar 27, 2025)
- Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act of 2025 (opens in new tab)
S 3085 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Oct 30, 2025)
- Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act (opens in new tab)
S 1715 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (May 12, 2025)
- STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act (opens in new tab)
S 4176 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Mar 24, 2026)
- Stopping Border Surges Act (opens in new tab)
S 5371 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Immigration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Aug 7, 2026)
- A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 837 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Aug 6, 2026)
- Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5337 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Immigration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Aug 6, 2026)
- A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. (opens in new tab)
SRES 830 · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4425; text: CR S4436-4437) (Aug 4, 2026)
- American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4944 · Introduced Jul 28, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Jun 24, 2026)
- Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5024 · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 16, 2026)
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