WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023: * * * The Department of Interior (DOI) released its final five-year offshore oil and gas leasing plan, a year and a half late and containing the fewest lease sales in the history of the program, dealing a huge blow to American energy production and national security. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) re  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and a bipartisan group of colleagues are pushing the administration to take action to stop an unsustainable increase in Mexican steel imports. In a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the senators demanded the administration set a clear deadline for Mexico to enforce its 2019 agreement with the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Congress is sending President Joe Biden legislation to sign into law championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) authorizing an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the bipartisan Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 following Senate passage in J  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the WEST (Woke Endowment Security Tax) Act, legislation that would institute a 6% excise tax on the endowments of 10 American universities. The revenue from the taxes--$15.47 billion--would act as a source of funding for money going to aid Israel's war against Hamas, Ukraine's war against Russia, and to efforts to secure the southern border. "Many of America's  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "Our troops pledge their lives to the defense of the United States, and this bill gives them more support and funding to perform that important mission. I am pleased that this year's NDAA ensures Arkansas remains a leader in securing our nation's defense by all  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in pushing the Administration to take action to stop an unsustainable increase in Mexican steel imports. In a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, Cotton, Brown, and their colleagues demanded the administration set a clear deadline for Mexico to enforce its 2019 agreement with the United   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with 17 of his colleagues, today introduced a resolution condemning the slogan, "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free." The resolution also states that the slogan and its derivations are a call for the genocide of Jewish people and the destruction of the Jewish state. Co-sponsoring the resolution are Senators Bill Hagerty (R-Tennessee), John Barrasso (R-Wyo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director Michael Regan, expressing concern about a proposed rule that would update chemical regulations. Senator Cotton detailed how the rule would make the United States more dependent on China for critical technology and endanger American semiconductor manufacturing jobs. In part, Senator Cotton wrote: "Even Presi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion issued the following written testimony by Susannah Marshall, bank commissioner for the Arkansas State Bank Department and the securities commissioner for the Arkansas Securities Department, involving a hearing on Dec. 8, 2023, entitled "Connecting Communities: Building Innovation Ecosystems Across America": * * * I. Introduction My name is Susannah Marshall, and I serve as th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement: * * * This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two House Committee on Natural Resources bills with significant bipartisan support. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "The bills passed today in the House represent bipartisan committee products delivering commonsense solutions for the American   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (R-AR) and Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) today sent a letter to House and Senate Leadership that details their concerns with President Biden's $106 billion supplemental request. Together, Rep. Hill and Sen. Hagerty outlined why the President's supplemental request is too broad and goes beyond what the supplemental request intended to address, which is funding for Ukraine,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after the House passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes important provisions for military bases throughout Arkansas: "Ensuring we have a strong national defense is one of my top priorities in Congress. Today, I was proud to stand on behalf of our brave men and women in uniform who selflessly   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column on Dec. 11, 2023: * * * The Congressional Award: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Arkansas Youth Serving others is a holiday tradition and, I'm proud to say, an Arkansas tradition. This is a great time of year to reflect on our blessings and consider how we can help others who aren't surrounded by loved ones or experience tough times during the holidays. There are numerous opportunities to support the c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) supported Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 that invests in our nation's servicemembers, helps secure our homeland and equips America and our allies to deter threats from adversaries. "This legislation is critical to our national security and ensuring we have the capabilities to defend against our enemies. It makes critica  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C.--Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), along with 16 of their colleagues, to introduce a resolution condemning the slogan, "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free." The atrocities committed by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists during their October 7th attack, and their ongoing war in Israel, have killed more than 1,400 innocent people, including at least 33 Americans  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Washington, DC--December 14, 2023...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. The annual legislation, which includes several Womack-supported provisions, includes resources to equip our troops, support military families, enhance defense capabilities, strengthen military readiness, and modernize the force. Congressman Womack said,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Washington, DC--December 13, 2023...Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted to authorize specific impeachment procedures regarding the inquiry into President Biden and give the chamber the best possible legal standing to move forward in asserting Article I responsibilities. Congressman Womack said, "Impeachment, which requires proof of high crimes and misdemeanors, is Congress' most powerful tool. The  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Washington, DC--December 13, 2023...Today, Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) voted for H.R. 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023. This legislation will correct a misguided decision from 2010 to restrict milk choice in school meals by giving schools the option to serve all types of milk, including whole and 2%. Congressman Womack said, "Whole and 2% milk are staples for America's children. These   more