Congressman Rick Crawford Opposes Cuba Policy Shift

Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, President Donald Trump announced from Miami his plans to reinstitute restrictions on travel to Cuba and U.S. business transactions. Following the announcement, Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) released the following statement: “I strongly oppose President … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Statement on President Trump’s Cuba Policy Announcement

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in response to the changes in U.S.-Cuba policy announced today by President Donald Trump: “I share the President’s desire to see democracy take hold in Cuba, as well as his commitment to ending human rights abuses … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton Statement on U.S.S. Fitzgerald Accident

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the loss of seven sailors in an accident involving the U.S.S. Fitzgerald: "I want to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the seven sailors we lost on the U.S.S. Fitzgerald yesterday. … [Read more...]

Boozman Honors Life of Fallen Newport Officer

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) paid tribute on the Senate floor to the service and sacrifice of Newport Police Officer Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford who was killed in the line of duty on Monday. --Watch Boozman honor the sacrifice of Lt. Patrick Weatherford— Mr. President, I rise today … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Praises Passage of Additional Iran, Russia Sanctions

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement praising Senate passage of the Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017: “Iran and Russia continue to pose a threat to our national security and must be held accountable for aggressive actions that attempt … [Read more...]

Boozman, Cotton Join Colleagues to Push for Market Access for American Poultry

WASHINGTON—Arkansas’s U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton joined a bipartisan effort to encourage the administration to break down unfair trade barriers and improve market access for American poultry farmers, processors and exporters while it renegotiates the North American Free Trade … [Read more...]

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford and French Hill announced a disaster declaration

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) approved a disaster declaration for the State of Arkansas. “This quick response in … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator Tom Cotton Statement on the Death of Newport Police Officer Lt. Patrick Weatherford

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on the death of Newport police officer Lt. Patrick Weatherford, who was killed in the line of duty last night: “Today, we mourn the death of a distinguished member of the Arkansas law-enforcement … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Honors Life of Fallen Newport Officer

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) paid tribute on the Senate floor to the service and sacrifice of Newport Police Officer Lieutenant Patrick Weatherford who was killed in the line of duty on Monday. The following are Senator Boozman’s remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. … [Read more...]

Boozman, Cotton Applaud Reopening of Chinese Market to American Beef

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded the end of the 13-year ban on U.S. beef imports to China. “This is great news for cattle producers and ranchers in Arkansas and across the country who will be able to sell their top quality and affordable products to the growing … [Read more...]