Senator Tom Cotton introduces legislation to enforce stricter asylum standards, targeting loopholes in the current process.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Cotton proposes asylum reforms: Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas has introduced the Asylum Reform & Loophole Closure Act, aiming to tighten asylum standards for those entering the United States. The bill seeks to make illegal immigrants permanently ineligible for asylum and mandates a strict one-year filing deadline.
Details of the proposed legislation: The legislation would establish stricter criteria for asylum claims, barring individuals who committed illegal entry or visa fraud, and would also stipulate that migrants transiting through other countries must apply for asylum there first, except in cases of denial.
Senator’s remarks: Senator Cotton stated, “Too often asylum seekers are abusing our process by staying here indefinitely,” asserting that the reforms are necessary to “close loopholes that are frequently exploited.”
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Tom Cotton Fundraising
Tom Cotton recently disclosed $750.2K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 79th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 70.5% came from individual donors.
Cotton disclosed $531.4K of spending. This was the 83rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Cotton disclosed $9.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 16th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Tom Cotton Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Tom Cotton is worth $672.6K, as of December 17th, 2025. This is the 370th 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.
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Tom Cotton Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tom Cotton:
S.3452: A bill to restrict the export to foreign entities of concern of United States intellectual property and sensitive information related to synthetic biology, and for other purposes.S.3423: A bill to make inapplicable to surplus broiler hatching eggs certain regulations relating to shell eggs, and for other purposes.S.3305: A bill to preclude repeat litigation involving energy projects, and for other purposes.S.3134: Combating Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals Act of 2025S.3034: Reliable Power ActS.3013: Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025
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