Years in Office
12
Bills Sponsored
535
Bills Co-Sponsored
1886
Committees
4
Tom Cotton Biography
Tom Cotton, a former U.S. Army officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was elected as the U.S. Senator for Arkansas in 2014. He has focused on national security, immigration policy, and economic growth throughout his tenure. Cotton played a prominent role in shaping military policy as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and introduced legislation to strengthen border enforcement. He is known for his direct approach and commitment to representing Arkansas’s conservative values in the Senate.
Education
- J.D., Harvard University(2002)
- B.A., Magna cum laude, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA(1999)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2013-Present)Representing Arkansas
Attorney
Management Consultant
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Tom Cotton's congressional service.
Military Justice Reform
Co-sponsored the Military Justice Improvement Act to address sexual assault and misconduct in the armed forces.
COVID-19 Early Warning
Raised early public and Senate awareness about the COVID-19 threat and advocated for travel restrictions from China.
Veterans Affairs Accountability
Supported and helped pass the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act to improve oversight at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Countering Chinese Espionage
Introduced legislation to restrict Chinese government access to U.S. research and academic institutions.
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