WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Representatives Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Rice Stewardship Partnership with the introduction of resolutions in their respective chambers. "The Rice Stewardship Partnership supports critical research and development of innovative techniques and practices to improve production, co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Sept. 27, 2023: * * * The House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee oversight hearing examining the Biden administration's use of National Park Service (NPS) lands for migrant camps. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "The Biden administration's border policies continue to tarnish ev  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: their resolution to designate November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day" passed the Senate unanimously. The lawmakers want to emphasize forming meaningful relationships with both those currently serving and veterans. Such relationships can help fight against mental illness and the epidemic of suicide among military members. "Americans can never fully pay back those who serve in defense of America. W  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Washington, DC--September 26, 2023...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted to support H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act. He is a cosponsor of the measure which is a response to the Biden Administration's decision to block archery and hunting programs from receiving federal education funding. Congressman Womack said, "Arkansans know these enriching activities support safe   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2023: Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today voted in support of H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, which will protect our youth's right to a comprehensive education around learning effective safety habits in hunting and archery. "The Biden Administration's political attack on federal education funding for shooting sports programs would deprive our youth from learning importa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column on Sept. 26, 2023: * * * Improving Maternal and Infant Healthcare Christy Turlington Burns is famous for her modeling career, but in recent years she has used her influence to advocate for maternal health. In April, the Arkansas Cinema Society premiered her documentary "Giving Birth in America: Arkansas" to highlight the challenges expectant mothers in our state face. According to a recent report by the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN) to introduce legislation maximizing air traffic controller hiring with the introduction of the Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Act of 2023. The legislation would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct maximum hiring of air traffic controllers (ATC) at the FAA Academy. The maximum hiring of ATCs is equivalent to approximat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a longtime advocate of the Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP), hand-delivered interviews of Arkansas veterans for preservation in the collection to VHP Director Monica Mohindra. Boozman submitted 14 interviews conducted by his staff with veterans of WWII, Korean and Vietnam wars as well as Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. "The Veterans History P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the hearing on foreign ownership in U.S. agriculture. Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you for convening this hearing. We've traveled the country, we've he  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Harrison Pittman, director of the National Agricultural Law Center to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry where he shared his insight on the extent of foreign investment in U.S. agriculture during a hearing on the topic. The National Agricultural Law Center,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) are championing enhancements to mental health services for college athletes by introducing legislation that would expand access to a federal grant aimed at campus suicide prevention. The Targeting Emotional Mental Stability (TEAMS) Act would allow school-based initiatives supporting the mental health needs of college athletes to be eligible for the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Washington, DC--September 28, 2023...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the FY24 Defense, Homeland Security, and State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bills. Congressman Womack said, "I'm glad the House coalesced and passed three additional appropriations bills, which ensures our military is postured to deter our adversaries, su  more