WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman released the following statement after Sebastian County Sheriff’s Deputy Bill Cooper passed away from injuries he sustained while in the line of duty: “Deputy Cooper was a dedicated member of the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office who put his life on the … [Read more...]
Boozman, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Recognize “Century Farms”
July 20, 2016 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced legislation, called the Century Farms Act, to recognize farms that have been in continuous operation for 100 or more years. To date, over 30 states–including Arkansas and Connecticut–have established Century or Centennial Farms … [Read more...]
Boozman-Leahy Resolution Recognizes 75th Anniversary of the American Tree Farm System
July 19, 2016 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) introduced a resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), a program founded in 1941 to help family and individual woodland owners sustain forests and promote the benefits that forests provide. The … [Read more...]
Senators Press NDAA Conferees to Protect Basic Allowance for Housing
July 18, 2016 by
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Lisa Murkowski and (R-AK) and Jon Tester (D-MT) are leading a bipartisan effort urging Senate and House Armed Services Committee leadership to protect dual-military families, women and junior members of the Armed Forces. Boozman, Murkowski and Tester are joined by … [Read more...]
Boozman Applauds Final Passage of Legislation to Fight Opioid Epidemic
July 15, 2016 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), issued the following statement on Senate passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. “Prescription drug abuse and opioid addiction have devastating impacts on families and communities across Arkansas and the entire country. This comprehensive … [Read more...]
Senate Passes Comprehensive Air Travel Bill That Includes Boozman-Authored Provision
July 14, 2016 by
The U.S. Senate today passed a comprehensive, bipartisan bill that enhances aviation safety and airport security. The bill includes a provision authored by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) that requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reform general aviation medical standards. The … [Read more...]
Boozman Leads Efforts to Strengthen Broadband in Arkansas Presses FCC to Close Rural Broadband Gap, Launches Senate Broadband Caucus
July 14, 2016 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is pushing for increased access to broadband in rural and underserved areas. Boozman helped launch the Senate Broadband Caucus today, one day after pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close the rural broadband gap. The economic benefits of … [Read more...]
