Boozman Commends House Passage of Bill to End Taxation of Combat-Injured Veterans’ Severance Payments; Continues Push for Senate Passage

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation that mirrors a bill introduced by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to ensure that veterans who suffer service-ending combat-related injuries are not taxed on the severance payment they receive from the … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Condemns UN Security Council Measure Attacking Israel

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement related to the U.N. Security Council's passage of a resolution criticizing Israel for its construction of settlements in the West Bank: “I am deeply disappointed in the United Nations Security Council's vote condemning … [Read more...]

Senate Approves Boozman-Authored Provisions to Benefit Arkansas in Water Resources Development Act

The U.S. Senate passed The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act early Saturday. This legislation will strengthen our nation’s waterway infrastructure, provide clean water and drinking water assistance around the country and address agriculture water supply needs. The … [Read more...]

Congressman French Hill Statement on Fed Interest Rate Hike

WASHINGTON – Today, after the Federal Reserve announced its decision to raise interest rates, Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the below statement: “Today’s decision by the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates for the first time in 2016—and just the second time since 2006—is a delayed … [Read more...]

Senate Prayer Breakfast Leaders to Meet with President-Elect Trump

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), co-chairs of the 2017 National Prayer Breakfast, will meet with President-elect Trump on Wednesday, December 14 at Trump Tower to discuss the annual event that brings together political leaders from around the world to … [Read more...]

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s General’s Office to Hold Educational Events in Independence County

BATESVILLE – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office will hold three educational events in Independence County on Tuesday, December 13, marking the second year in a row of holding office hours in each Arkansas county. “In 2015 my staff assisted constituents in all 75 counties with the … [Read more...]

Senate Air Force Caucus Members Discuss Priorities with Senior Members of Air Force

WASHINGTON – Members of the Senate Air Force Caucus met with U.S. Air Force leaders at the caucus' biannual breakfast in Washington to discuss upcoming priorities and challenges of the Air Force. Chief of Staff of the Air Force General David Goldfein; Vice Chief General Steven Wilson and Chief … [Read more...]

Gov. Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education Announce the Results of the First Annual Governor’s All-Region Coding Competition

LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Education today announced the two winning teams from each of the eight Governor’s All-Region Coding Competition Events that took place Nov. 7 at eight regional locations around the state.    The 16 selected teams will receive an … [Read more...]

US House Passes Bill Named for Arkansas Veteran

WASHINGTON – The House passed S. 3076, the Charles Duncan Buried with Honor Act of 2016. S. 3076, named after Charles Duncan of Little Rock, Arkansas, and introduced earlier this year by Senator Tom Cotton (AR), would amend the Veterans’ Benefits Improvement Act of 2012. Under current law, the … [Read more...]

U.S. Senator John Boozman Commends House Passage of Bill to End Taxation of Combat-Injured Veterans’ Severance Payments; Continues Push for Senate Passage

WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation that mirrors a bill introduced by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to ensure that veterans who suffer service-ending combat-related injuries are not taxed on the severance payment they receive from … [Read more...]