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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Sunday April 19, 2020 ( 19 items )  

House Minority Leader McCarthy Names Rep. Hill to Congressional Oversight Commission
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, issued the following statement regarding the announcement of Rep. French Hill appointed as Congressional Oversight Commission established in the CARES Act: "French has been a leader serving his constituents in Arkansas and our nation as Congress crafted the most ambitious relief package in history. "His personal background as a senior official at the Department of the Treasury and as a private banker provides importan  more

Rep. Crenshaw, Sen. Cotton Bill Would Allow Americans to Sue China for Virus Damages
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced legislation that would allow Americans to sue China in federal court to recover damages for death, injury, and economic harm caused by the coronavirus. Specifically, the bill would amend the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to create a narrow exception for damages caused by China's dangerous handling of the coronvirus outbrea  more

Rep. Hill Selected to Serve as House Republican Representative on Congressional Oversight Commission
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) appointed Rep. French Hill (R-AR) to serve on the Congressional Oversight Commission established to oversee the implementation of the CARES Act. "It is an honor to be chosen by Leader McCarthy to serve as the representative for House Republicans on this important bipartisan, bicameral commission. We are at a critical moment in our nation's history, f  more

Rep. Hill to Serve on President's Task Force on Reopening the Economy
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 17 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement: Rep. French Hill (R-AR) was appointed by the president to serve on his Opening Up America Again Congressional Group. Following his appointment to this bipartisan group, Rep. Hill released the following statement: "I am pleased to have been called by the president to serve as part of this bipartisan group, and if this morning's call with him is any indication, there is strong bipartisan support amon  more

Rep. McHenry Applauds Appointment of Rep. Hill to Congressional Oversight Commission
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-North Carolina, ranking Republican member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement applauding Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's decision to appoint Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, to the Congressional Oversight Commission established in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act: "French's extensive experience as a banker and a thoughtful leader on the Financial Services Committee make him the right choic  more

Rep. Womack Urges Replenishment of Paycheck Protection Program, Changes to Help Small and Rural Colleges
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) called on Congress to swiftly act and replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which has been a lifeline for small businesses, workers, and community institutions across the nation. While urging for an immediate injection of funds, he also led a bipartisan letter requesting program eligibility modifications be made to provide much-needed support for small and rural c  more

Rep. Womack, Sens. Boozman, and Cotton Honor Arkansas Sailor Who Died of COVID-19
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on April 16: Congressman Steve Womack--along with U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton--honored the life and service of Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker, Jr., a Fort Smith native who was stationed aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and recently passed away due to COVID-19 related complications: Womack said, "Today, Fort Smith and the State of Arkansas mourn the passing of a brave patriot and   more

Rep. Womack: Congressional Delegation Announces Emergency Funds for Arkansas Higher Education Students
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: April 10, 2020....U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton--along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman--announced emergency grants to support postsecondary students and institutes of higher education impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The funds, totaling more than $100 million, come from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which beca  more

Rep. Womack: FAA Awards Arkansas Airports $51 Million for Economic Relief as a Result of Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Steve Womack, 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--applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding a total of $51 million in grants to Arkansas airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the coronavirus pandemic. "These much-needed funds will help Arkansas airports continue operation  more

Sen. Boozman, Cotton Push for Relief for Arkansas's Aquaculture Farmers
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: As the U.S. aquaculture industry grapples with sharp market share declines and depressed prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arkansas's U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton have joined colleagues to push the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to help sustain aquaculture producers in the Natural State. Boozman, Cotton,   more

Sen. Boozman: Delegation Applauds HHS for Awarding $41 Million in Coronavirus Assistance to Arkansas Child Care Providers
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- 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--applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for awarding federal funds to provide child care support to health care workers, first responders and other essential personnel playing critical roles during the coronavirus crisis. The funding--totaling $41,462,91  more

Sen. Boozman: FAA Awards Arkansas Airports $51 Million for Economic Relief as Result of Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- 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--applauded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for awarding $51 million in grants to Arkansas airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for and response to the coronavirus pandemic. "These much-needed funds will help Arkansas airports continue operations, as well   more

Sen. Boozman: Warning - Coronavirus-Related Scams on Rise
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column: A knock at the door of the home of one Arkansan recently turned into a nightmare for the elderly resident. The homeowner unsuspectingly gave individuals, who falsely identified themselves as employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), her banking information and other personal details in exchange for a COVID-19 test. What she didn't realize is these were thieves cashing in on coro  more

Sen. Cotton Advocates Withdrawal From Treaty Following Reports of Chinese Nuclear Testing
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement reports that China has recently conducted yield-producing nuclear tests: "It's foolish to trust anything the Chinese Communist Party says, especially when it comes to grave matters like nuclear testing. "Beijing is modernizing its nuclear arsenal while the United States handcuffs itself with one-sided arms-control restrictions. "China has proven it can't work with us honestly and transparently. "We ought t  more

Sen. Cotton Statement on CCP Attack on Vietnamese Fishing Vessel
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following statement on reports that China sunk a Vietnamese fishing vessel near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea: "The Chinese Communist Party has sunk to attacking peaceful fishermen to enforce its unlawful claims in the South China Sea. "The United States stands with our allies and partners in southeast Asia, especially Vietnam, as they defend their citizens and sovereignty from CCP aggression."  more

Sen. Cotton, Crenshaw Bill Would Allow Americans to Sue China for Virus Damages
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) introduced legislation that would allow Americans to sue China in federal court to recover damages for death, injury, and economic harm caused by the Wuhan Virus. Specifically, the bill would amend the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act to create a narrow exception for damages caused by China's dangerous handling of the Wuhan Virus outbr  more

Sens. Boozman, Cotton, Rep. Womack Honor Arkansas Sailor Who Died of COVID-19
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on April 16: U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton--along with Congressman Steve Womack--honored the service and life of Fort Smith, Arkansas native Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker, Jr. who died as a result of coronavirus related complications after serving aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. "Chief Petty Officer Charles Thacker, Jr. honorably served our country in uniform. His dedication to   more

Sens. Boozman, Warner Lead Effort to Urge USDA to Assist Cotton Industry in Wake of Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: As the coronavirus continues to take an economic toll on agriculture producers, U.S. senators from both parties have come together to encourage the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to work with the cotton industry so that needed aid can be delivered in a timely manner. A letter from 21 senators to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue--led by Sens. John Boozman (R-AR) and Mark Warner (D-VA)-- noted that while  more

Sens. Cotton, Boozman, Rep. Womack Honor Arkansas Sailor
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on April 16: U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton-along with Congressman Steve Womack-honored the service and life of Fort Smith, Arkansas native Chief Petty Officer Charles Robert Thacker, Jr. who died as a result of coronavirus related complications after serving aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. "Chief Petty Officer Charles Thacker, Jr. honorably served our country in uniform. His dedication to our   more