Senator John Boozman Joins Colleagues to Introduce Legislation Aimed at Improving Broadband Access for Rural Students

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) to introduce the Connected Rural Schools Act in an effort to close the digital disconnect for rural students. The legislation adds broadband and other internet accessibility … [Read more...]

Attorney General’s Leslie Rutledge’s Office to Host Mobile Office and Community Events in Conway County

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s Office will hold the county’s annual mobile office, a prescription drug take-back and a presentation on common scams in Conway County on Wednesday, January 15. “In 2015, I began holding mobile offices to reach Arkansans where they live,” said Attorney … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Reported Death of Qassem Soleimani

Following reports of a strike that killed Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian Major General in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the commander of its Quds Force, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement: “Qassem Soleimani masterminded Iran’s reign of terror for decades, … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Iranian-Backed Attack on U.S. Embassy in Iraq

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after Iran organized an attack on the United States Embassy in Baghdad: “When an Iran-backed militia killed an American in Iraq last week, it met with a firm response. Now our embassy in Baghdad—sovereign U.S. territory—has been … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iraq and Syria

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement after the United States conducted strikes on five facilities in Iraq and Syria: “Today’s strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Iraq and Syria are a justified response to the killing of an American and the wounding of several … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Statement on Rocket Attack on Iraqi Military Base

Following reports of a rocket attack that killed an American citizen and injured four American troops at a military base in Kirkuk, Iraq, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement: “If American blood was shed by an Iran-backed group, Tehran ought to face swift and severe … [Read more...]

Cotton, Hyde-Smith Introduce Bill to Protect Moms and Babies Through Control of Chemical Abortion Pills

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) along with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), this week introduced legislation to protect women by controlling the distribution of chemical abortion drugs, which have high complication rates for incomplete abortions, infections, severe bleeding, and death. The … [Read more...]

Senator Tom Cotton Secures Occupational Licensing Reform for Military Spouses

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) spoke on the Senate floor celebrating the passage of the Portable Certification of Spouses Act in this year’s defense bill. Senator Cotton introduced the legislation with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) in May. Many military spouses struggle to … [Read more...]

Senator John Boozman Supports Critical Funding Bills

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded Senate passage of Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriations bills to fund the government and provide critical federal resources for Arkansans. “Funding the government is a basic responsibility of Congress that provides accountability and transparency to the American … [Read more...]

Senators John Boozman, and Tom Cotton Applaud Nomination of Mike Hagar to Serve as U.S. Marshal

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) today announced that Mike Hagar has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Arkansas. “Mike Hagar is a devoted public servant who has demonstrated his commitment to law enforcement in his … [Read more...]