John Boozman

Boozman, Moran, Blumenthal Introduce Veterans Cost-of-Living Increase Legislation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, joined committee Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to introduce legislation…

Boozman Among Lawmakers Pushing Restoration of Protect Life Rule WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined 158 of his colleagues in the U.S. House and Senate urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore the Protect Life Rule and…

TRIBUTE TO CINDY McCAIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2469] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO CINDY McCAIN…

Shaping National Security with a Strong Arkansas Foundation Arkansas has a long tradition of strongly supporting the armed forces as a whole, and especially our men and women in uniform. From the National Guard to defense depots, training facilities and air bases, communities across our state have…

Mena Native Joins Boozman’s Washington Staff Senator Boozman welcomes Mena High School graduate Travis Thrailkill to his Capitol Hill team. WASHINGTON - Mena residents may now hear a familiar name when they contact U.S. Senator John Boozman's Washington, D.C. office. Polk County native Travis…

Boozman, Fischer, Bennet Mark Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) championed a bipartisan effort to highlight the unique challenges agricultural producers and workers face as part of Mental Health…

Arkansas’s Next Big Energy Export: Lithium Arkansas is blessed with remarkable natural resources - from our lakes and rivers to our forests and fertile farmland. Yet many people are less familiar with another asset beneath our feet: the rich energy-related resources that play an important role in…

Honoring the Fallen Memorial Day is a special time to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform who gave their lives in service to our nation. Throughout our history, over one million American servicemembers have perished fighting for our freedoms and values. Their…

Boozman, VA Cite Positive Impact on Health Sector in Rural Communities Department Tells Senator it Invested $613 Million in Arkansas Providers in 2025...

Boozman, Luján Champion Greater Access to Radiology Services Senators Seek Medicare Reimbursement Eligibility for Hospital Radiologist Assistant-Performed Medical Imaging...

AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEE TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2452] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY FOR…

Boozman Urges Continued Federal Investment in Scientific and Biomedical Research, Strengthened Capacity in Heartland U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) questioned officials with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on the impact of investments in biomedical, cancer and drug abuse research at a…

Preparing Arkansas Students for Tomorrow’s Workforce As we prepare young people for the future, a good education is critical. But, in 2026, a good education can mean a lot more than taking the right math classes or learning a foreign language. More and more school districts in The Natural State are…

Natural State Happenings: May 2026 One of the best parts of State Work Periods is the opportunity to spend time traveling across The Natural State and visiting directly with the people who make it such a special place to call home. I recently had the chance to meet with local leaders, educators,…

Boozman Honored with Lifetime of Excellence Award for Service to Optometry and Vision Care Sen. Boozman accepts the Arkansas Optometric Association Lifetime of Excellence Award. (Photo by Michael Pirnique) WASHINGTON - The Arkansas Optometric Association (ArOA) presented U.S. Senator John Boozman…

Boozman Joins Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman announced he has joined the Senate 340B Bipartisan Working Group, a collection of lawmakers committed to sustaining the key program that provides discounts to certain nonprofit health care providers, hospitals…

Boozman Holds Hearing Examining FY27 Budget Request for Military Construction and Family Housing WASHINGTON - Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) held a hearing examining the Fiscal Year 2027…

Boozman, Booker, Van Drew and Bera Launch International Exchanges Caucus WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Ami Bera (D-CA), announced the launch of the Congressional International Exchanges Caucus to bolster…

TRIBUTE TO RANDY MASSANELLI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 79 (Monday, May 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2195] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS…

Celebrating Arkansas Small Businesses and Supporting Entrepreneurs In 2025, Forbes ranked The Natural State as the third-best state in the nation to start a business. This prized positioning comes after years of hard work to foster an environment that prioritizes, supports and strengthens homegrown…

Strengthening Drug Take Back Efforts to Protect Arkansas Communities On April 25, Arkansans once again took part in Drug Take Back Day, joining Americans across the country in a shared effort to safely collect and dispose of unused and expired prescription medications. These events continue to…

Boozman Encouraged with Progress on VA Electronic Health Records Rollout, Urges Continued Prioritization of Key Suicide Prevention Effort WASHINGTON - Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Chairman John Boozman (R-AR)…

RECOGNIZING 50 YEARS OF CARTI Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2166] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

Boozman Holds Hearing Examining FY27 Budget Request for Department of Veterans Affairs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, held a hearing examining the fiscal year 2027…

Boozman: Farmers Need Reliable, Affordable, Domestically Secure Fertilizer Supply WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and members of the committee, Tuesday, to…

Boozman, Murray Lead Push to Designate April as Month of the Military Child WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Patty Murray (D-WA), senior members of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate April as the "Month of the Military Child" to…

Boozman, Colleagues Welcome His Majesty King Charles to the Capitol WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-ID) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as well as Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD),…

Applauding Strides in Maternal and Public Health for Arkansas Families I recently had the opportunity to share some updates with health care providers and scientists in our state. It is always an honor to recognize their dedication and desire to more proactively serve patients and the overall…

Natural State Happenings: April 2026 Spring in The Natural State is always a welcome change of pace, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time back home during the April State Work Period. Spending time with Arkansans who are working to strengthen their communities and grow opportunities across our state is…

Boozman Earns Statesmanship Accolade from Predecessors on Capitol Hill Sen. Boozman accepts the Former Members of Congress Association's 2026 Statesmanship Award. WASHINGTON - The Former Members of Congress Association (FMC) presented U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with the 2026 Statesmanship…

RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH IN APRIL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1902-S1924] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Boozman, Cramer, Hassan, Slotkin Push Expanded Outdoor Rehabilitation for Veterans WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) in introducing the Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation Act , legislation aimed at helping…

Boozman, Daines, Crapo, Warner Champion Expanded Economic Prosperity WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Steve Daines (R-MT) joined Community Development Finance (CDF) Caucus co-chairs Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Mark Warner (D-VA) to introduce a bipartisan measure that would…

Boozman, Ernst, Smith Celebrate Women in Agriculture WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, joined committee members Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) to lead a bipartisan resolution designating March 21,…

Boozman Urges Support for Prostate Cancer Screening Bill at HELP Committee Hearing WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) was invited by Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) to rally support for his bipartisan initiative that would…

End Gridlock to Support Personnel, Safeguard Homeland "We depend on [the Department of Homeland Security] to protect the homeland and protect the American people, and it-s being used right now as a political football. In general, we have to get out of the business of linking a major policy…

Helping Veterans Obtain Their Earned Benefits and Services Arkansas is home to almost 200,000 veterans, so it is no surprise that so many questions come to my office relating to the federal programs that impact them. These requests range from help obtaining records and medals to support with…

KAIT: Lawmakers, hunters raise concerns over declining duck populations JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT)- Sen. John Boozman and other lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to continue supporting conservation efforts to recover duck populations in…

Senate Committee Advances Boozman-Led Veteran Burial Benefits Bill and Other Priorities WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), members of the Senate Veterans- Affairs Committee, welcomed committee passage of the Veterans Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate…

SW Times Record: Boozman backs farm aid as Arkansas producers face rising costs Boozman seeks expanded farm aid U.S. Senator pushes to add financial relief to upcoming federal funding bill U.S. Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas is voicing support for a new set of federal policies to assist farmers,…

AMP: Arkansas Senator Scores Wins, Pushes Colleagues to Deliver Last Section of Farm Bill It has been just four years since the American farmer was selling his or her products at record-high crop prices, but like a serial dieter whose weight swings in an ever-widening arc, the lows that have…

Boozman Applauds John Thomas Shepherd’s Confirmation as U.S. District Court Judge WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Senate confirmation of John Thomas Shepherd to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. "I am pleased to…

Boozman Backs USMCA for Agriculture Urges Market Access for Producers Ahead of Joint Review...

Boozman Fights to Stabilize Ag Labor Costs Ag Chairman Joins Colleagues on Bill to Preserve Trump-Era Wage Rule for H-2A Agriculture Workers...

Boozman Recognized for Military Family Advocacy Sen. Boozman addresses the audience upon receiving an award from MOAA for bipartisan leadership on Capitol Hill. WASHINGTON- The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) presented U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with its 2026 Colonel Arthur T.…

Boozman’s 2025-2026 Congressional Youth Cabinet Wraps Up with Legislative Presentations Congressional Youth Cabinet participants present to Sen. Boozman at the Arkansas State Capitol. LITTLE ROCK, Ark . - U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded members of his 2025-2026 Congressional Youth…

Boozman, Sheehy Introduce Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Tim Sheehy (R-MT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) in introducing the bipartisan Veterans Health Administration Novel…

Committee Advances Boozman-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Airport Security WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) praised passage of the Spending Aviation Fees for Equipment, Guaranteeing Upgraded and Advanced Risk Detection and Safety (SAFEGUARDS) Act by the Senate Committee on Commerce,…

Honoring the Gift of Life There is no greater act of selflessness than giving the gift of life. For the thousands of Americans waiting for a life-saving transplant, a living organ donor is more than just a medical solution -- it is a miracle. Each day, 17 Americans - including many suffering from…

Lifting Arkansas Families, Businesses Through Tax Cuts The old saying goes that "there are two certain things in life: death and taxes." In the early months of every year, and particularly as the calendar approaches Tax Day - April 15, many Americans are reminded that the hard-earned fruits of…