WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources issued the findings of the bipartisan Indo-Pacific Task Force. "America is committed to supporting our allies in the Indo-Pacific and combating the threat of the Chinese Communist Party. Our work on these issues has included countless meetings with leaders from the region, multiple hearin  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman's (R-Ark.) bill, the America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act. This legislation would provide states and tribes with the necessary resources to implement habitat restoration projects vita  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Shalanda Young, regarding the Biden administration's efforts to incorporate natural capital accounting and ecosystem services valuation into federal decision making and federal actions. The committe  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Pro-Hamas Riots Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Stop Pro-Terrorist Riots Now Act, legislation that would increase the punishments for rioting and provide mandatory sentences for anyone committing violence as part of a riot. Senator Cotton introduced the bill in response to the increasing number of anti-Semitic "protests"--often violent--by p  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced two bills in response to the U.S. airman who self-immolated outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. on February 25. The legislation follows a letter Senator Cotton sent to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, asking him to provide details on the service member. "The mission of our service members is to defend America, and anyone who sup  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: * * * Cotton, Cramer Introduce Bill to Prevent Companies from Forcing EVs on Consumers Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) today introduced the Requiring EV Notification and Transparency (RENT) Act, legislation that would increase transparency of electric vehicle rental cars and prevent rental companies from taking advantage of consumers. The legislatio  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on six bills focused on expediting the development of geothermal energy and streamlining processes impacting oil and gas production on federal lands. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response: "In order to res  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan spending package that included House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman's (R-Ark.) Compact of Free Association Amendments Act. This legislation will maintain America's commitment to the Republic of Palau, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federat  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) to introduce legislation to ensure Idaho's veterans' facilities can update their facilities as intended. The Waiving Arbitrary and Inconsistent Veteran home Eligibility Requirements (WAIVER) Act is a legislative fix to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA). U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) introduced  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of moms and babies, presented U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) its 2024 Change for Champion Award for his advocacy of policies to improve maternal and infant health. "I'm proud to champion initiatives that promote the health of mothers and infants. Alongside March of Dimes, we are advancing policies to improve pregnancy outcomes and I look fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held an oversight hearing on supporting tribal self-determination through the 638 contracting program. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response: These self-determination contracts and self-governance compacts reaffirm a tribe's sovereign  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after the House passed the Expanding Access to Credit Act, which will expand credit access for small businesses and make it easier for small businesses to comply with regulatory standards. "As a former entrepreneur and community banker, I understand firsthand the importance of small businesses having fair access to capital to grow. Chairman Pat  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after President Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address. "The opioid and substance use crisis has plagued our nation for far too long, including at home in Arkansas. Teresa Belew, Board Chairman of Speakup About Drugs, supports families as they cope with the hardship of having a loved one suffering from addiction. She was a strong  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today released the following statement after the House passed six appropriations bills. "Since President Biden took office, government spending has been out of control on a scale never seen before. Passing this funding today was a step in the right direction toward returning to sane fiscal policy, and this is in line with the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which was neg  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column: * * * Tax filing season is upon us, so it's important to pay attention to deadlines and changes impacting our families and businesses. Whether scrambling to find documents or well-organized, there are resources to help us successfully complete this annual practice. Despite having all the necessary paperwork, many Arkansans face additional hurdles to filing or encounter hiccups in the process that slow d  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded an announcement from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) that it is awarding a $2 million grant to the city of Newport, Arkansas to support business growth and job creation in the region. This grant will support a building renovation project to create 14,500 square feet of new office space. This EDA investment will be matched with $500,000 in local funds  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement on March 7, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement on the State of the Union address: "President Biden has yet to come to grips with the fact that most Americans don't believe his policies are good for them personally or have moved our country in the right direction. "Instead of taking responsibility for illegal immigration becoming an unprecedented crisis on his watch   more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on March 7, 2024: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), a senior member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, was honored by the Military Order of the Purple Heart for his commitment to enhance veterans' services and benefits and support the needs of those wounded in combat as well as their families. "I'm proud to champion policies that honor the promise we made to the brave heroes called to serve in our   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement on March 6, 2024: * * * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement: "The appropriations bill that I supported today was far from perfect, but it did incorporate policies negotiated by Speaker Johnson that cut federal spending according to the caps in the Fiscal Responsibility Act and chang  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2024: Last week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a group of 20 members in introducing H.R. 7408, the America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act. "The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies appreciates Chairman Westerman's commitment to providing funding to state fish and wildlife agencies for wil  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Congressman Steve Womack's (AR-3) guest for the 2024 State of the Union Address on Thursday, March 7, will be Fort Smith native Madison Marsh. Marsh is the first active duty servicemember to be crowned Miss America. Congressman Womack said, "Each year, I'm honored to bring someone to represent Arkansas' Third District in our nation's capital on one of the most notable nights of the year. U  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Congressman Steve Womack's (AR-3) guest for the 2024 State of the Union Address on Thursday, March 7, will be Fort Smith native Madison Marsh. Marsh is the first active duty servicemember to be crowned Miss America. Congressman Womack said, "Each year, I'm honored to bring someone to represent Arkansas' Third District in our nation's capital on one of the most notable nights of the year. U  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) was just reelected to serve as the Chairman of the West Point Board of Visitors (BOV). The United States Military Academy BOV is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations on institutional matters, including morale and discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and other issues. Congressman Womack said, "I'm   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, the House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, which is a package of six appropriations bills: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Relat  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on March 6, 2024: Today, the House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, which is a package of six appropriations bills: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; Energy and Water Development; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Relat  more