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S 1456 - Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025
Introduced byTed Budd , Ted Budd , Tom Cotton , Tom Cotton , Ted Cruz
Last updated 4 months ago
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Military Installation Retail Security Act of 2025
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S 587 - Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
Introduced byJim Banks , John Barrasso , Marsha Blackburn , John Boozman , Katie Britt
Last updated 6 months ago
46 Co-Sponsors
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025
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SRES 80 - A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Introduced byJohn Barrasso , Michael Bennet , Marsha Blackburn , Richard Blumenthal , Lisa Blunt Rochester
Last updated 6 months ago
42 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
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S 1589 - A bill to amend section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform immigration parole, and for other purposes.
Introduced byKatie Britt , Ted Budd , Bill Cassidy , Tom Cotton , Joni Ernst
Last updated 3 months ago
12 Co-Sponsors
A bill to amend section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform immigration parole, and for other purposes.
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S 1255 - Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
Introduced byKatie Britt , Tom Cotton , Cindy Hyde-Smith , Tommy Tuberville , Roger Wicker
Last updated 4 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Cormorant Relief Act of 2025
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S 364 - Hearing Protection Act
Introduced byMarsha Blackburn , Marsha Blackburn , John Boozman , John Boozman , Katie Britt
Last updated 6 months ago
66 Co-Sponsors
Hearing Protection Act
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S 1891 - PILLS Act
Tom Cotton
Last updated 2 months ago
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PILLS Act
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S 2142 - GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
Jim Banks , Marsha Blackburn , Katie Britt , Tom Cotton , Kevin Cramer
Last updated about 1 month ago
9 Co-Sponsors
GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
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SRES 313 - A resolution honoring the Yell County Wildlife Federation.
John Boozman , Tom Cotton
Last updated 25 days ago
2 Co-Sponsors
A resolution honoring the Yell County Wildlife Federation.
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S 2226 - Necessary Environmental Exemptions for Defense Act
Tom Cotton
Last updated 24 days ago
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Necessary Environmental Exemptions for Defense Act
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Biography
Thomas Bryant Cotton, born on May 13, 1977, in Dardanelle, Arkansas, is a Republican politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Arkansas since 2015. Raised on his family's cattle farm, Cotton's early life was deeply rooted in rural Arkansas. After completing his education, he served nearly five years on active duty in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer, with deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Between his combat tours, he served with The Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. His military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Ranger Tab.
Following his military service, Cotton worked for McKinsey & Company before entering politics. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, representing Arkansas's 4th congressional district. In 2014, he successfully ran for the U.S. Senate, defeating incumbent Democrat Mark Pryor. As a senator, Cotton has been known for his conservative stance on various issues, including foreign policy and national security.
In November 2024, Cotton was selected as Chair of the Senate Republican Conference and Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, reflecting his growing influence within the party.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Government from Harvard University, graduated magna cum laude in 1998.
- Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School.
Political Experience
- U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district .
- U.S. Senator from Arkansas .
- Chair of the Senate Republican Conference .
- Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee .
Notable Achievements
- Served nearly five years on active duty in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Officer, with deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Received military decorations including the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Ranger Tab.
- Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2014, defeating incumbent Democrat Mark Pryor.
- Selected as Chair of the Senate Republican Conference and Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee in 2024.
Cotton's political career is marked by his commitment to national security and conservative principles, positioning him as a prominent figure within the Republican Party.
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