Senator Tom Cotton criticizes the Biden administration's management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, warning of rising gas prices.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Cotton expresses concerns over SPR usage: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) raised issues in a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright regarding the Biden administration’s management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), describing recent actions as political rather than responses to emergencies. He referenced the release of 180 million barrels in 2022, which he claimed depleted the reserve to a 40-year low.
Political implications stated: Cotton asserted that the SPR should serve national security and not be exploited for political gain, alleging that the Democratic Party's past actions have undermined its integrity. He also praised efforts by former President Trump to replenish the SPR and requested additional insights regarding investment comparisons and impacts of the Biden administration's policies on domestic oil production.
Concerns highlighted: The senator emphasized the importance of the SPR in maintaining energy security, noting the significance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a substantial portion of global oil flows. Questions posed in his letter focus on the ramifications of previous investment decisions and regulatory measures imposed by the current administration.
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Tom Cotton Fundraising
Tom Cotton recently disclosed $314.8K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on February 19th, 2026. This was the 23rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 81.3% came from individual donors.
Cotton disclosed $340.1K of spending. This was the 53rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Cotton disclosed $9.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 2nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Tom Cotton's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Tom Cotton Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Tom Cotton is worth $672.6K, as of March 11th, 2026. This is the 368th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Cotton has approximately $161.1K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Tom Cotton's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Cotton.
Tom Cotton Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tom Cotton:
- S.3839: Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026
- S.3773: Enforce Immigration or Lose Transportation Act
- S.3741: Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026
- S.3708: MERICA Act of 2026
- S.3652: Welfare Fraud Deterrence and Recovery Act of 2026
- S.3645: Deportation Acceleration Act
You can track bills proposed by Tom Cotton on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Cotton.
2026 Arkansas US Senate Election
There has been approximately $9,226,734 of spending in Arkansas US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $1,065,584 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- AMERICA ONE ($954,084)
- ARKANSANS FOR DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE ($111,500)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Arkansas US Senate election.
