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RepublicanArkansas · U.S. Senator
Tom
Cotton
U.S. Senator for Arkansas
In office
11 yrsSince Jan 2015
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
49Born May 13, 1977
Party
Republican
What they stand for
Cotton has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports restricting Chinese government operations in U.S.Cotton sponsored the Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025 (S.49), which addresses the operation of Chinese government law enforcement entities on U.S. soil. He also sponsored the WEST Act of 2025 (S.936), which pertains to additional aspects of countering Chinese influence. These bills reflect a pattern of legislative attention to the activities of the Chinese government within the United States.
- 02Sponsors legislation addressing birthright citizenshipCotton sponsored the Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025 (S.2274), which addresses the scope of birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. He also sponsored the Not One More Inch or Acre Act (S.176) and the No Visas for Violent Criminals Act (S.2001), reflecting sustained legislative engagement on immigration policy and border-related questions.
- 03Sponsors bills on U.S. Middle East and foreign policyCotton sponsored the RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act (S.384), which addresses U.S. recognition policy regarding Israeli-administered territories, and the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025 (S.198), which concerns payments made by Palestinian authorities. He also sponsored the Justice for 9/11 Act (S.34) and the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (S.4484), related to the International Criminal Court.
- 04Sponsors legislation on education and healthcare policyCotton sponsored the Focus on Learning Act (S.404), which addresses education policy, and the Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act of 2025 (S.209), concerning medical procedures for minors. He also sponsored the HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act (S.2418) and the Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2025 (S.2985), reflecting legislative engagement on healthcare and corrections-related topics.
- 05Addresses agriculture cybersecurity and food safetyCotton sponsored the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025 (S.754), which addresses cybersecurity vulnerabilities in agriculture and food supply systems. He also sponsored the Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act (S.1258), which pertains to food safety standards for poppy seeds, and the Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025 (S.1137) and RIFLE Act (S.1224), reflecting additional engagement with technology and regulatory policy.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Tom Cotton has served as the junior United States Senator from Arkansas since January 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. Prior to the Senate, Cotton represented Arkansas's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015. He is a former Army officer. In the Senate, Cotton has sponsored legislation across a range of policy areas, including national security, immigration, foreign affairs, and agriculture. His sponsored bills include the Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2025 (S.49), addressing foreign law enforcement operations on U.S. soil; the Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025 (S.2274), which addresses birthright citizenship; the RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act (S.384), addressing U.S. recognition of Israeli-administered territories; the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025 (S.198), related to payments made by Palestinian authorities; the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025 (S.754), addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the agriculture and food sectors; and the Focus on Learning Act (S.404), related to education policy. Cotton also introduced the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (S.4484), concerning U.S. policy toward the International Criminal Court, and the No Visas for Violent Criminals Act (S.2001), addressing visa eligibility criteria. He has introduced amendments in both the 118th and 119th Congresses, including SAMDT.106 and SAMDT.3759.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Oct 8, 2025Sponsored
American Workforce Act
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Jul 23, 2025Sponsored
HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
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Jul 15, 2025Sponsored
Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025
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Jun 10, 2025Sponsored
No Visas for Violent Criminals Act
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03 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Cotton raised $5.4M this cycle, with 50.8% from individuals and 18.7% from PACs; itemized contributions account for 82.6% of individual giving. Top PAC contributors include Cotton Majority Committee ($839K), American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Earmarks ($838K), and NORPAC ($44.8K). Top employer concentrations among itemized donors include Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Outside spending totaled $748K supporting Cotton, with America One accounting for $665K of that total in independent expenditures separate from contributions to his own campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$5.4M
Cash on hand
$9.8M
Spent
$3.1M
By source
- Individuals$2.7M · 50.8%
- PACs$1.0M · 18.7%
- Party committees$62K · 1.1%
- Other$1.6M · 29.3%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)17.4%
Top PAC contributors
- COTTON MAJORITY COMMITTEEFEC ↗$839K
- AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PAC EARMARKSFEC ↗$838K
- NRSCFEC ↗$62K
- NORPACFEC ↗$45K
- ONE TEAM SENATE MAJORITYFEC ↗$33K
- NORTHEAST SENATE VICTORY COMMITTEEFEC ↗$32K
- ALABAMA FIRST PACFEC ↗$10K
- ENGINEERING AND SOFTWARE SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS PACFEC ↗$10K
- BEST AT BRINGING ENTREPRENEURIAL RESULTS NEVER IMAGINED OR ENVISIONED PACFEC ↗$7K
- COVINGTON & BURLING LLP PACFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS$151K· 55 donors
- GOLDMAN SACHS$92K· 32 donors
- BLACKSTONE$41K· 23 donors
- STEPHENS INC.$35K· 21 donors
- PARADIGM$26K· 10 donors
- KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP$17K· 10 donors
- ENTREPRENEUR$17K· 27 donors
- RED ROCK RESORTS INC$14K· 6 donors
- BIOHAVEN$12K· 5 donors
- GIBSON DUNN & CRUTCHER LLP$12K· 8 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2026
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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