Boozman Highlights WWII Veteran in ‘Salute to Veterans’

U.S. Senator John Boozman recognized the service and sacrifice of veteran Frederick Beck in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans. Beck, the second oldest of nine children, grew up on a family farm in Morrilton. When he was 18-years-old he was allowed to … [Read more...]

Boozman Leads Efforts to Provide Veterans with Advanced Technology Training

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Dean Heller (R-NV), Jim Risch (R-ID) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced legislation to expand and strengthen a successful Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program covering the costs for non-traditional technology education programs. The Veteran … [Read more...]

Boozman Recognizes the Positive Influence of Arkansas Drug Courts on Senate Floor

In recognition of National Drug Court Month, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) spoke on the Senate floor in support of drug treatment courts and how their success in Arkansas changes lives, heals families and saves money. “We have nearly 90 specialty courts in Arkansas that are providing … [Read more...]

Boozman Votes to Strengthen Accountability at VA

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) voted to make it easier to discipline bad employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Boozman joined his Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee colleagues to favorably report out the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Statement on President’s Budget

WASHINGTON – Today, after President Donald Trump released his proposal to balance the budget, Congressman French Hill (AR-02) stated: “I appreciate the president and his team for their hard work and commitment to tackling our Nation’s spending problems. Arkansans and people across the country … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Recognizes the Positive Influence of Arkansas Drug Courts on Senate Floor

WASHINGTON – In recognition of National Drug Court Month, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) spoke on the Senate floor in support of drug treatment courts and how their success in Arkansas changes lives, heals families and saves money. “We have nearly 90 specialty courts in Arkansas that are … [Read more...]

Boozman Continues to Push VA to Improve Services for Female Veterans

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), the lead Republican sponsor of the Deborah Sampson Act, continued his advocacy on behalf of female veterans by pushing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to support the hiring of more women’s health providers and enhance data tracking of female veterans during … [Read more...]

Senators Tom Cotton, Warren, Meadows, Capuano, and Cummings Introduce Resolution to Designate Official “Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day”

Washington, D.C. - Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) along with Congressmen Mark Meadows (R-North Carolina), Michael Capuano (D-Massachusetts), and Elijah Cummings (D-Maryland) today introduced a resolution to annually designate October 28th as Honoring the … [Read more...]

Governor Asa Hutchinson Launches ‘MyIdea’ Transformation Project; Requests Public Participation

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson launched the state’s MyIdea project at a news conference on Thursday, a direct line to state agencies that will give Arkansans a chance to contribute ideas for ways to improve services, increase efficiencies and streamline state government. Starting today, … [Read more...]

Boozman Statement on Firing of FBI Director James Comey

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s dismissal of James Comey as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): “The work undertaken on a daily basis by the men and women of the FBI is vital to the safety and security of our nation. … [Read more...]