U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress: “President Biden claimed to be a consensus builder, but beyond getting his party to agree to his far-left proposals, he’s done little to unite Congress … [Read more...]
Senator John Boozman Boozman Calls for Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) called on President Joe Biden to follow the successful example of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee in crafting and passing infrastructure legislation through bipartisanship. “My advice to President Biden is simple –– the path forward to … [Read more...]
Boozman Applauds Bipartisan Efforts Leading to Committee Passage of Growing Climate Solutions Act
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, applauded the bipartisan efforts that led to the Committee passage of the Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 (S.1251). The bill, introduced by Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) … [Read more...]
Governor Hutchinson Issues Statement on Signing of SB289 The Medical Ethics and Diversity Act
“I have signed into law SB289, The Medical Ethics and Diversity Act. I weighed this bill very carefully, and it should be noted that I opposed the bill in the 2017 legislative session. The bill was changed to ensure that the exercise of the right of conscience is limited to 'conscience-based … [Read more...]
Cotton, Boozman, Hyde-Smith, Tuberville Introduces Bill to Allow Fish Farmers to Protect Ponds from Predatory Birds
Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), John Boozman (R-Arkansas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Cormorant Relief Act, legislation that would fully restore the ability of catfish farmers and other aquaculture producers to cull predatory … [Read more...]
Cotton, McConnell, Ernst, Grassley Send Letter to Businesses Regarding Democrats’ Theft of Iowa House Sea
Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today sent a letter to trade associations, firms, and businesses who spoke out about Republicans objecting to the electoral college. The letter asks these businesses to hold … [Read more...]
Senator John Boozman: Potential PAYGO Cuts Should Give Pause to Idea of Tackling Climate Change Through Reconciliation
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, said the mandatory spending cuts that will result from the Democrats’ massive $1.9T reconciliation package should give pause to the idea of using the same process to further … [Read more...]
Congress Sends Boozman-Led Initiative Enhancing Veterans Access to COVID-19 Vaccine to President’s Desk
Congress is sending President Joe Biden a bipartisan bill to be signed into law based on input Arkansas veterans shared with U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR). The House of Representatives on Friday followed Senate action and unanimously passed the Strengthening and … [Read more...]