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