WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton--along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman--pressed the Trump administration to maintain access to vetted, temporary workers to help ensure America's agriculture industry has the workforce it needs to continue producing our domestic food supply as our nation combats the novel coronavirus. In a bipartisan, bicameral lett  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: In an effort to keep TN-09 constituents up to date on the coronavirus situation, I will share updates with important information. I hope you'll take some time to look at this information. As always, if you need to reach my office please call 901-544-4131 for the Memphis office and 202-225-3265 for the D.C. office. Updates will be posted on my website: www.Cohen.House.Gov. Tennessee has 39 confirmed Coron  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR), Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Rep. French Hill (R-AR) recently wrote to the Assistant Secretary for Health, Admiral (ADM) Brett Giroir, requesting timely delivery of COVID-19 testing kits to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to ensure faster and accessible testing for Arkansans.   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton--along with U.S. Reps. Steve Womack, French Hill, Rick Crawford, and Bruce Westerman--sent a letter to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson's request for an SBA disaster declaration for economic injury as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The declaration would make additional federal resources  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement: Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the below statement on the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, bipartisan legislation that enhances novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts. The measures are supported by President Trump and build on actions taken by Congress and the Administration to keep Americans safe and fight the spread of the COVID-19: "The American people deserve noth  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), Rep. Steve Womack (R-AR), Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR), and Rep. French Hill (R-AR) recently wrote to the Assistant Secretary for Health, Admiral (ADM) Brett Giroir, requesting timely delivery of COVID-19 testing kits to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to ensure faster and accessible testing for Arkansans. I  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on March 16: U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of Hot Springs Police Officer First Class Brent Scrimshire who was killed in the line of duty on Tuesday, March 10. Boozman delivered the following remarks in a floor speech on Thursday, March 12. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Hot Springs Police Officer First Class Brent Scrimshire, who was killed in the line of  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement on vote in support of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, emergency funding legislation to provide aid to families affected by the coronavirus outbreak: "We are facing an unprecedented public health challenge. We must deliver necessary resources to combat the coronavirus and support hardworking Americans and families who are facing financial challenges due to this outbreak. Preventing the spread of th  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton--along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman--pressed the Trump administration to maintain access to vetted, temporary workers to help ensure America's agriculture industry has the workforce it needs to continue producing our domestic food supply as our nation combats the novel coronavirus. In a bipartisan, bicameral letter   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton--along with Congressmen Steve Womack, French Hill, Rick Crawford and Bruce Westerman--sent a letter to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson's request for an SBA disaster declaration for economic injury as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The declaration would make additional federal resources  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column: During the Revolutionary War, Deborah Sampson joined the fight for independence. She had to conceal her identity to help defeat the British on the battlefield. Disguised as a man, she joined the 4th Massachusetts Regiment as "Robert Shurtleff" and fought in combat. She sustained multiple injuries, but cared for her wounds without assistance so she could maintain her secret. After falling ill more a year   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Legislation that would allow veterans to continue receiving full GI Bill benefits as universities move classes online to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has cleared Congress and is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), an original cosponsor of the Emergency GI Fix for Coronavirus School Closures bill, applauded Congress's swift action   more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced a series of bills to combat the economic fallout from the coronavirus. The four bills each leverage existing government systems to surge cash to low- and middle-income Americans and struggling businesses. Summaries of the bills and their full text may be found below. After introducing the bills, Senator Cotton released the following statement. "Low and middle-income A  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released the framework for his coronavirus response plan that would surge cash to Americans, and make low-interest loans to businesses so they're able to pay their bills. The plan has three parts: Part One: Surge Cash to Low- and Middle-Income Americans Using Tax-Rebate Checks Americans who lose shifts or business during the virus emergency will need our help to make ends me  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement the vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act: "The China virus is a great national challenge that threatens every American. But I have every confidence in our fellow citizens to rise to this challenge, as we have time and again across the ages. Today, I voted for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act because it includes urgently needed measures such as free testing for the virus, so we can trac  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) will tomorrow introduce the Protecting our Pharmaceutical Supply Chain from China Act, which would end U.S. dependence on China for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The bill's key restrictions would go into effect in 2022 and have no impact on the current coronavirus pandemic. No FDA resources will be diverted to begin implementation.   more