Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton
Official portrait, 2015
Chair of the Senate Republican Conference
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2025
Leader	John Thune
Preceded by	John Barrasso
Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2025
Preceded by	Mark Warner
United States Senator from Arkansas
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2015 Serving with John Boozman
Preceded by	Mark Pryor
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 4th district
In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Mike Ross
Succeeded by	Bruce Westerman
Personal details
Born	Thomas Bryant Cotton (1977-05-13) May 13, 1977 (age 47) Dardanelle, Arkansas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Anna Peckham ​ (m. 2014)​
Children	2
Education	Harvard University (BA, JD)
Website	Senate website
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	2005–2009 (regular) 2010–2013 (reserve)
Rank	Captain
Unit	506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (2006, 2008–2009) 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) (2006–2008)
Battles/wars	War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Bronze Star Army Commendation Medal (2) Army Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal See more
Cotton's voice Cotton on his bill to mandate compony disclosure of foreign subsidies prior to merger Recorded December 8, 2022

Thomas Bryant Cotton (born May 13, 1977) is an American politician and Army veteran serving since 2015 as the junior United States senator from Arkansas. A member of the Republican Party, he is the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and third-ranking Senate Republican. He also chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee.

From 2013 to 2015, Cotton served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Arkansas's 4th congressional district. He was elected to the Senate in 2014, defeating two-term Democratic incumbent Mark Pryor. A staunch conservative, Cotton is known for his hawkish views on foreign affairs, especially toward China and Iran.