{"id":13164,"name":"John Boozman","first_name":"John","last_name":"Boozman","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"B001236","fec_candidate_id":null,"ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":1,"party":"Republican","status":"active","photo_url":"https://www.congress.gov/img/member/b001236_200.jpg","website":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/","campaign_url":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"social_instagram":null,"social_youtube":null,"state":"AR","district":null,"city":null,"assumed_office":"2001","term_end":"2011","born":"1950","source":"congress_gov","source_url":"https://api.congress.gov/v3/member/B001236","source_updated":"2026-05-09T12:13:18.253Z","first_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","last_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","created_at":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","updated_at":"2026-05-10 01:05:12","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Senator","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"senate","positions":[{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Health Care","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; The health care sector represents 18 percent of our economy. More importantly, it impacts the bottom line of every American. The average American spends over $10,000 annually on health care expenses and experts expect that to continue to rise.&nbsp; Where I stand: &nbsp;Like most Americans, I believe our health care system needs to provide relief to families from rising costs while ensuring access to quality and affordable care. However, I understand any reforms to our health care system require thorough and thoughtful debate and the end result must preserve and protect the role of patients, providers and physicians as the principal health care decision-makers. Our focus must be on driving down the cost of care, increasing options and ensuring that the needs of patients are put first, while keeping protections for those with pre-existing conditions. As a former health care provider, I am committed to sharing my experience with colleagues on both sides of the aisle as we work to reform our health care system so it makes sense for all Americans. It is time for us to come together and find commonsense solutions to these and other challenges like the shortage of medical providers and viability of hospitals, especially in rural areas. What I've Done:&nbsp; As a former optometrist, I understand that ensuring our health care system is able to provide quality care that is truly affordable, accessible and efficient for patients and providers is a priority for most Americans. That's why I've championed reforms that lower costs and increase competition while also advocating for expanded and improved access to vital telehealth services.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/health-care-reform","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Health Care","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; The health care sector represents 18 percent of our economy. More importantly, it impacts the bottom line of every American. The average American spends over $10,000 annually on health care expenses and experts expect that to continue to rise.&nbsp; Where I stand: &nbsp;Like most Americans, I believe our health care system needs to provide relief to families from rising costs while ensuring access to quality and affordable care. However, I understand any reforms to our health care system require thorough and thoughtful debate and the end result must preserve and protect the role of patients, providers and physicians as the principal health care decision-makers. Our focus must be on driving down the cost of care, increasing options and ensuring that the needs of patients are put first, while keeping protections for those with pre-existing conditions. As a former health care provider, I am committed to sharing my experience with colleagues on both sides of the aisle as we work to reform our health care system so it makes sense for all Americans. It is time for us to come together and find commonsense solutions to these and other challenges like the shortage of medical providers and viability of hospitals, especially in rural areas. What I've Done:&nbsp; As a former optometrist, I understand that ensuring our health care system is able to provide quality care that is truly affordable, accessible and efficient for patients and providers is a priority for most Americans. That's why I've championed reforms that lower costs and increase competition while also advocating for expanded and improved access to vital telehealth services.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/health-care-reform","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Health Care","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; The health care sector represents 18 percent of our economy. More importantly, it impacts the bottom line of every American. The average American spends over $10,000 annually on health care expenses and experts expect that to continue to rise.&nbsp; Where I stand: &nbsp;Like most Americans, I believe our health care system needs to provide relief to families from rising costs while ensuring access to quality and affordable care. However, I understand any reforms to our health care system require thorough and thoughtful debate and the end result must preserve and protect the role of patients, providers and physicians as the principal health care decision-makers. Our focus must be on driving down the cost of care, increasing options and ensuring that the needs of patients are put first, while keeping protections for those with pre-existing conditions. As a former health care provider, I am committed to sharing my experience with colleagues on both sides of the aisle as we work to reform our health care system so it makes sense for all Americans. It is time for us to come together and find commonsense solutions to these and other challenges like the shortage of medical providers and viability of hospitals, especially in rural areas. What I've Done:&nbsp; As a former optometrist, I understand that ensuring our health care system is able to provide quality care that is truly affordable, accessible and efficient for patients and providers is a priority for most Americans. That's why I've championed reforms that lower costs and increase competition while also advocating for expanded and improved access to vital telehealth services.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/health-care-reform","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Health Care","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; The health care sector represents 18 percent of our economy. More importantly, it impacts the bottom line of every American. The average American spends over $10,000 annually on health care expenses and experts expect that to continue to rise.&nbsp; Where I stand: &nbsp;Like most Americans, I believe our health care system needs to provide relief to families from rising costs while ensuring access to quality and affordable care. However, I understand any reforms to our health care system require thorough and thoughtful debate and the end result must preserve and protect the role of patients, providers and physicians as the principal health care decision-makers. Our focus must be on driving down the cost of care, increasing options and ensuring that the needs of patients are put first, while keeping protections for those with pre-existing conditions. As a former health care provider, I am committed to sharing my experience with colleagues on both sides of the aisle as we work to reform our health care system so it makes sense for all Americans. It is time for us to come together and find commonsense solutions to these and other challenges like the shortage of medical providers and viability of hospitals, especially in rural areas. What I've Done:&nbsp; As a former optometrist, I understand that ensuring our health care system is able to provide quality care that is truly affordable, accessible and efficient for patients and providers is a priority for most Americans. That's why I've championed reforms that lower costs and increase competition while also advocating for expanded and improved access to vital telehealth services.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/health-care-reform","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Immigration Reform & Border Security","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; A humanitarian and security crisis exists along our southern border that requires immediate action. The fact that our border can be penetrated so easily leaves us vulnerable to national security threats and has resulted in an influx of criminal activity, especially as it relates to narcotics and human trafficking. It is a serious crisis in need of a serious legislative solution.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; It is in our national interest to secure the border. Congress has an obligation to ensure our homeland is secure. That means we must allocate the resources to ensure that our borders are properly secured.&nbsp; We also have a responsibility to ensure that our immigration laws are being enforced. The death of Kathryn (Kate) Steinle&mdash;who was killed by an illegal immigrant who had previously been convicted for seven felonies and had been previously deported five times&mdash;shows when local officials ignore federal immigration law and shield illegal immigrants from deportation, Americans are put at risk. I have met with numerous Arkansas families who have personally been impacted by criminal activity of illegal immigrants. We simply must act. While national security must be the top priority when reforming our immigration system, the economic security of American citizens must also be protected. That is why I support efforts to hold employers accountable to ensure they are hiring legal workers and oppose efforts to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants.&nbsp; We are a nation of immigrants and must remain welcoming to those who want to achieve the American Dream.&nbsp;We should be proud of our record to naturalize those who immigrate here legally. We naturalize more new citizens per year than the rest of the world combined.&nbsp;However, it is vital that we enforce the law and ensure the safety and security of our nation. That must remain the top priority for lawmakers in Washington. What I&rsquo;ve done: &nbsp;I have consistently supported po","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Immigration Reform & Border Security","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; A humanitarian and security crisis exists along our southern border that requires immediate action. The fact that our border can be penetrated so easily leaves us vulnerable to national security threats and has resulted in an influx of criminal activity, especially as it relates to narcotics and human trafficking. It is a serious crisis in need of a serious legislative solution.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; It is in our national interest to secure the border. Congress has an obligation to ensure our homeland is secure. That means we must allocate the resources to ensure that our borders are properly secured.&nbsp; We also have a responsibility to ensure that our immigration laws are being enforced. The death of Kathryn (Kate) Steinle&mdash;who was killed by an illegal immigrant who had previously been convicted for seven felonies and had been previously deported five times&mdash;shows when local officials ignore federal immigration law and shield illegal immigrants from deportation, Americans are put at risk. I have met with numerous Arkansas families who have personally been impacted by criminal activity of illegal immigrants. We simply must act. While national security must be the top priority when reforming our immigration system, the economic security of American citizens must also be protected. That is why I support efforts to hold employers accountable to ensure they are hiring legal workers and oppose efforts to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants.&nbsp; We are a nation of immigrants and must remain welcoming to those who want to achieve the American Dream.&nbsp;We should be proud of our record to naturalize those who immigrate here legally. We naturalize more new citizens per year than the rest of the world combined.&nbsp;However, it is vital that we enforce the law and ensure the safety and security of our nation. That must remain the top priority for lawmakers in Washington. What I&rsquo;ve done: &nbsp;I have consistently supported po","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Immigration Reform & Border Security","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; A humanitarian and security crisis exists along our southern border that requires immediate action. The fact that our border can be penetrated so easily leaves us vulnerable to national security threats and has resulted in an influx of criminal activity, especially as it relates to narcotics and human trafficking. It is a serious crisis in need of a serious legislative solution.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; It is in our national interest to secure the border. Congress has an obligation to ensure our homeland is secure. That means we must allocate the resources to ensure that our borders are properly secured.&nbsp; We also have a responsibility to ensure that our immigration laws are being enforced. The death of Kathryn (Kate) Steinle&mdash;who was killed by an illegal immigrant who had previously been convicted for seven felonies and had been previously deported five times&mdash;shows when local officials ignore federal immigration law and shield illegal immigrants from deportation, Americans are put at risk. I have met with numerous Arkansas families who have personally been impacted by criminal activity of illegal immigrants. We simply must act. While national security must be the top priority when reforming our immigration system, the economic security of American citizens must also be protected. That is why I support efforts to hold employers accountable to ensure they are hiring legal workers and oppose efforts to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants.&nbsp; We are a nation of immigrants and must remain welcoming to those who want to achieve the American Dream.&nbsp;We should be proud of our record to naturalize those who immigrate here legally. We naturalize more new citizens per year than the rest of the world combined.&nbsp;However, it is vital that we enforce the law and ensure the safety and security of our nation. That must remain the top priority for lawmakers in Washington. What I&rsquo;ve done: &nbsp;I have consistently supported po","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Immigration Reform & Border Security","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; A humanitarian and security crisis exists along our southern border that requires immediate action. The fact that our border can be penetrated so easily leaves us vulnerable to national security threats and has resulted in an influx of criminal activity, especially as it relates to narcotics and human trafficking. It is a serious crisis in need of a serious legislative solution.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; It is in our national interest to secure the border. Congress has an obligation to ensure our homeland is secure. That means we must allocate the resources to ensure that our borders are properly secured.&nbsp; We also have a responsibility to ensure that our immigration laws are being enforced. The death of Kathryn (Kate) Steinle&mdash;who was killed by an illegal immigrant who had previously been convicted for seven felonies and had been previously deported five times&mdash;shows when local officials ignore federal immigration law and shield illegal immigrants from deportation, Americans are put at risk. I have met with numerous Arkansas families who have personally been impacted by criminal activity of illegal immigrants. We simply must act. While national security must be the top priority when reforming our immigration system, the economic security of American citizens must also be protected. That is why I support efforts to hold employers accountable to ensure they are hiring legal workers and oppose efforts to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants.&nbsp; We are a nation of immigrants and must remain welcoming to those who want to achieve the American Dream.&nbsp;We should be proud of our record to naturalize those who immigrate here legally. We naturalize more new citizens per year than the rest of the world combined.&nbsp;However, it is vital that we enforce the law and ensure the safety and security of our nation. That must remain the top priority for lawmakers in Washington. What I&rsquo;ve done: &nbsp;I have consistently supported po","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Senator Boozman Fights for Immigration Enforcement&nbsp;and Secure Borders&nbsp;","detail":"As a member of the Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus, Senator Boozman has&nbsp; traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border &nbsp;to examine existing challenges in controlling illegal immigration. He supported&nbsp;the Trump administration&rsquo;s efforts to&nbsp; secure our southern border through a strong border system &nbsp;that includes&nbsp;a physical wall as well as other useful tools and strategies that our Customs and Border Patrol agents indicate are helpful in deterring or apprehending those who seek to illegally enter our country. He has also met with numerous Arkansas families who have personally been impacted by criminal activity committed by illegal immigrants and agree with them that their experiences were avoidable and further proof that it is past time to act on this issue.&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to securing the border, Arkansans believe that&nbsp; our immigration system must be repaired , reformed and strengthened in order to provide the benefits and protection our country deserves.&nbsp;Boozman has&nbsp;supported efforts to hold employers accountable to ensure they are hiring legal workers through a&nbsp; mandatory E-Verify system &nbsp;and will always oppose efforts to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants. It&rsquo;s important to realize that any proposed reforms to our immigration system &ndash; through which we naturalize more new citizens per year than the rest of the world combined &ndash; must primarily benefit our nation and its citizens in order to achieve legitimacy in the eyes of Americans.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Senator Boozman Fights for Immigration Enforcement&nbsp;and Secure Borders&nbsp;","detail":"As a member of the Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus, Senator Boozman has&nbsp; traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border &nbsp;to examine existing challenges in controlling illegal immigration. He supported&nbsp;the Trump administration&rsquo;s efforts to&nbsp; secure our southern border through a strong border system &nbsp;that includes&nbsp;a physical wall as well as other useful tools and strategies that our Customs and Border Patrol agents indicate are helpful in deterring or apprehending those who seek to illegally enter our country. He has also met with numerous Arkansas families who have personally been impacted by criminal activity committed by illegal immigrants and agree with them that their experiences were avoidable and further proof that it is past time to act on this issue.&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to securing the border, Arkansans believe that&nbsp; our immigration system must be repaired , reformed and strengthened in order to provide the benefits and protection our country deserves.&nbsp;Boozman has&nbsp;supported efforts to hold employers accountable to ensure they are hiring legal workers through a&nbsp; mandatory E-Verify system &nbsp;and will always oppose efforts to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants. It&rsquo;s important to realize that any proposed reforms to our immigration system &ndash; through which we naturalize more new citizens per year than the rest of the world combined &ndash; must primarily benefit our nation and its citizens in order to achieve legitimacy in the eyes of Americans.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Senator Boozman Fights for Immigration Enforcement&nbsp;and Secure Borders&nbsp;","detail":"As a member of the Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus, Senator Boozman has&nbsp; traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border &nbsp;to examine existing challenges in controlling illegal immigration. He supported&nbsp;the Trump administration&rsquo;s efforts to&nbsp; secure our southern border through a strong border system &nbsp;that includes&nbsp;a physical wall as well as other useful tools and strategies that our Customs and Border Patrol agents indicate are helpful in deterring or apprehending those who seek to illegally enter our country. He has also met with numerous Arkansas families who have personally been impacted by criminal activity committed by illegal immigrants and agree with them that their experiences were avoidable and further proof that it is past time to act on this issue.&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to securing the border, Arkansans believe that&nbsp; our immigration system must be repaired , reformed and strengthened in order to provide the benefits and protection our country deserves.&nbsp;Boozman has&nbsp;supported efforts to hold employers accountable to ensure they are hiring legal workers through a&nbsp; mandatory E-Verify system &nbsp;and will always oppose efforts to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants. It&rsquo;s important to realize that any proposed reforms to our immigration system &ndash; through which we naturalize more new citizens per year than the rest of the world combined &ndash; must primarily benefit our nation and its citizens in order to achieve legitimacy in the eyes of Americans.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Senator Boozman Fights for Immigration Enforcement&nbsp;and Secure Borders&nbsp;","detail":"As a member of the Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus, Senator Boozman has&nbsp; traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border &nbsp;to examine existing challenges in controlling illegal immigration. He supported&nbsp;the Trump administration&rsquo;s efforts to&nbsp; secure our southern border through a strong border system &nbsp;that includes&nbsp;a physical wall as well as other useful tools and strategies that our Customs and Border Patrol agents indicate are helpful in deterring or apprehending those who seek to illegally enter our country. He has also met with numerous Arkansas families who have personally been impacted by criminal activity committed by illegal immigrants and agree with them that their experiences were avoidable and further proof that it is past time to act on this issue.&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to securing the border, Arkansans believe that&nbsp; our immigration system must be repaired , reformed and strengthened in order to provide the benefits and protection our country deserves.&nbsp;Boozman has&nbsp;supported efforts to hold employers accountable to ensure they are hiring legal workers through a&nbsp; mandatory E-Verify system &nbsp;and will always oppose efforts to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants. It&rsquo;s important to realize that any proposed reforms to our immigration system &ndash; through which we naturalize more new citizens per year than the rest of the world combined &ndash; must primarily benefit our nation and its citizens in order to achieve legitimacy in the eyes of Americans.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman Statement on Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill ADG: Boozman critical of White House border security request Boozman Presses DHS Secretary on Border Failures Urgent Need to Secure the Border Boozman, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act Page 1 of 29 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman Statement on Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill ADG: Boozman critical of White House border security request Boozman Presses DHS Secretary on Border Failures Urgent Need to Secure the Border Boozman, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act Page 1 of 29 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman Statement on Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill ADG: Boozman critical of White House border security request Boozman Presses DHS Secretary on Border Failures Urgent Need to Secure the Border Boozman, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce the Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act Page 1 of 29 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/immigration-reform-border-security","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Infrastructure","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Our national economy thrives in part because of the efforts to inter-connect the United States throughout its history. The ability to efficiently move goods and services across the country is a critical factor as to why the U.S. has been able to compete and thrive within the global marketplace. Where I stand:&nbsp; As my colleagues and I on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee develop legislation to address our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure needs, we are stressing to the administration that it is time to broaden the scope of traditional infrastructure investment. The traditional three R&rsquo;s of infrastructure must certainly be a major focus of the overall infrastructure plan. There are several reasons for us to invest seriously in our roads, rails and runways in the immediate future. At the top of the list is safety. Some of our roads and bridges are actually beginning to crumble and deteriorate. We&rsquo;ve employed temporary measures that have succeeded in repairing and rebuilding many of these deficiencies in the short term, but upgrading and enhancing them is a better and more cost-effective long-term solution. There is also an economic reason as well. The quality of a state&rsquo;s infrastructure is near the top of the list of factors that business owners consider when deciding where to locate a business or enterprise.&nbsp; Our infrastructure needs can&rsquo;t be a partisan issue. Now is the time to push ahead and make sensible, productive investments in our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure. Doing so now will ultimately save money in the long-term. It will also help our economy grow and equip our country to remain competitive in the global economy in the years ahead. &nbsp;&nbsp; What I've done: &nbsp;I've&nbsp;developed legislation to address our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure needs. We can&rsquo;t lose sight of the fact that solutions to our infrastructure needs go well beyond the traditional focus. Fixing these proble","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/infrastructure","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Infrastructure","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Our national economy thrives in part because of the efforts to inter-connect the United States throughout its history. The ability to efficiently move goods and services across the country is a critical factor as to why the U.S. has been able to compete and thrive within the global marketplace. Where I stand:&nbsp; As my colleagues and I on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee develop legislation to address our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure needs, we are stressing to the administration that it is time to broaden the scope of traditional infrastructure investment. The traditional three R&rsquo;s of infrastructure must certainly be a major focus of the overall infrastructure plan. There are several reasons for us to invest seriously in our roads, rails and runways in the immediate future. At the top of the list is safety. Some of our roads and bridges are actually beginning to crumble and deteriorate. We&rsquo;ve employed temporary measures that have succeeded in repairing and rebuilding many of these deficiencies in the short term, but upgrading and enhancing them is a better and more cost-effective long-term solution. There is also an economic reason as well. The quality of a state&rsquo;s infrastructure is near the top of the list of factors that business owners consider when deciding where to locate a business or enterprise.&nbsp; Our infrastructure needs can&rsquo;t be a partisan issue. Now is the time to push ahead and make sensible, productive investments in our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure. Doing so now will ultimately save money in the long-term. It will also help our economy grow and equip our country to remain competitive in the global economy in the years ahead. &nbsp;&nbsp; What I've done: &nbsp;I've&nbsp;developed legislation to address our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure needs. We can&rsquo;t lose sight of the fact that solutions to our infrastructure needs go well beyond the traditional focus. Fixing these proble","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/infrastructure","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Infrastructure","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Our national economy thrives in part because of the efforts to inter-connect the United States throughout its history. The ability to efficiently move goods and services across the country is a critical factor as to why the U.S. has been able to compete and thrive within the global marketplace. Where I stand:&nbsp; As my colleagues and I on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee develop legislation to address our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure needs, we are stressing to the administration that it is time to broaden the scope of traditional infrastructure investment. The traditional three R&rsquo;s of infrastructure must certainly be a major focus of the overall infrastructure plan. There are several reasons for us to invest seriously in our roads, rails and runways in the immediate future. At the top of the list is safety. Some of our roads and bridges are actually beginning to crumble and deteriorate. We&rsquo;ve employed temporary measures that have succeeded in repairing and rebuilding many of these deficiencies in the short term, but upgrading and enhancing them is a better and more cost-effective long-term solution. There is also an economic reason as well. The quality of a state&rsquo;s infrastructure is near the top of the list of factors that business owners consider when deciding where to locate a business or enterprise.&nbsp; Our infrastructure needs can&rsquo;t be a partisan issue. Now is the time to push ahead and make sensible, productive investments in our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure. Doing so now will ultimately save money in the long-term. It will also help our economy grow and equip our country to remain competitive in the global economy in the years ahead. &nbsp;&nbsp; What I've done: &nbsp;I've&nbsp;developed legislation to address our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure needs. We can&rsquo;t lose sight of the fact that solutions to our infrastructure needs go well beyond the traditional focus. Fixing these proble","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/infrastructure","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Infrastructure","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Our national economy thrives in part because of the efforts to inter-connect the United States throughout its history. The ability to efficiently move goods and services across the country is a critical factor as to why the U.S. has been able to compete and thrive within the global marketplace. Where I stand:&nbsp; As my colleagues and I on the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee develop legislation to address our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure needs, we are stressing to the administration that it is time to broaden the scope of traditional infrastructure investment. The traditional three R&rsquo;s of infrastructure must certainly be a major focus of the overall infrastructure plan. There are several reasons for us to invest seriously in our roads, rails and runways in the immediate future. At the top of the list is safety. Some of our roads and bridges are actually beginning to crumble and deteriorate. We&rsquo;ve employed temporary measures that have succeeded in repairing and rebuilding many of these deficiencies in the short term, but upgrading and enhancing them is a better and more cost-effective long-term solution. There is also an economic reason as well. The quality of a state&rsquo;s infrastructure is near the top of the list of factors that business owners consider when deciding where to locate a business or enterprise.&nbsp; Our infrastructure needs can&rsquo;t be a partisan issue. Now is the time to push ahead and make sensible, productive investments in our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure. Doing so now will ultimately save money in the long-term. It will also help our economy grow and equip our country to remain competitive in the global economy in the years ahead. &nbsp;&nbsp; What I've done: &nbsp;I've&nbsp;developed legislation to address our nation&rsquo;s infrastructure needs. We can&rsquo;t lose sight of the fact that solutions to our infrastructure needs go well beyond the traditional focus. Fixing these proble","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/infrastructure","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Committee Advances Boozman-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Airport Security Senate-Passed Funding Bills Advance Boozman Priorities and Investments in Arkansas Boozman, Kelly Applaud Passage of Truck Driver Appreciation Resolution Boozman Calls for Better Infrastructure Investment in Rural America Water Infrastructure Resources Bill Containing Boozman Provisions Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk Page 1 of 38 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/infrastructure","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Committee Advances Boozman-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Airport Security Senate-Passed Funding Bills Advance Boozman Priorities and Investments in Arkansas Boozman, Kelly Applaud Passage of Truck Driver Appreciation Resolution Boozman Calls for Better Infrastructure Investment in Rural America Water Infrastructure Resources Bill Containing Boozman Provisions Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk Page 1 of 38 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/infrastructure","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Jobs and the Economy","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Arkansans deserve well-paying, sustainable employment and, with the right policies, Washington can help our state achieve that. Given the right tools and circumstances, small businesses can and will create good paying jobs for the people of Arkansas. Where I stand: &nbsp;The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in not just a public health emergency, but an economic one as well. We can get back to our strong, healthy pre-pandemic economy, but it will take the right approach of policymakers at all levels of government. &nbsp;&nbsp; In order to foster an economic environment where job creation thrives, we must promote an agenda that encourages growth and innovation&mdash;not stifles it. Along with a pro-growth tax code, we must keep unnecessary, burdensome regulations off the books. When agencies overregulate, it creates an environment of uncertainty that slows job creation and brings economic growth to a grinding halt. I am committed to working with my colleagues to pursue a pro-growth agenda. I believe there are commonsense ideas that we can agree upon that will facilitate economic growth, create good jobs in the Natural State and allow Arkansans to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. What I&rsquo;ve done: &nbsp;I have consistently worked to promote a pro-growth agenda. I&rsquo;ve supported policies that reform the tax code, which enables hardworking Arkansans to keep more of their money in their own pockets and makes our businesses more competitive; reduce the regulatory burden; open new markets for Arkansas companies to compete in; and create more educational opportunities that prepare Arkansans to compete in today&rsquo;s workforce.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/jobs-and-the-economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Jobs and the Economy","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Arkansans deserve well-paying, sustainable employment and, with the right policies, Washington can help our state achieve that. Given the right tools and circumstances, small businesses can and will create good paying jobs for the people of Arkansas. Where I stand: &nbsp;The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in not just a public health emergency, but an economic one as well. We can get back to our strong, healthy pre-pandemic economy, but it will take the right approach of policymakers at all levels of government. &nbsp;&nbsp; In order to foster an economic environment where job creation thrives, we must promote an agenda that encourages growth and innovation&mdash;not stifles it. Along with a pro-growth tax code, we must keep unnecessary, burdensome regulations off the books. When agencies overregulate, it creates an environment of uncertainty that slows job creation and brings economic growth to a grinding halt. I am committed to working with my colleagues to pursue a pro-growth agenda. I believe there are commonsense ideas that we can agree upon that will facilitate economic growth, create good jobs in the Natural State and allow Arkansans to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. What I&rsquo;ve done: &nbsp;I have consistently worked to promote a pro-growth agenda. I&rsquo;ve supported policies that reform the tax code, which enables hardworking Arkansans to keep more of their money in their own pockets and makes our businesses more competitive; reduce the regulatory burden; open new markets for Arkansas companies to compete in; and create more educational opportunities that prepare Arkansans to compete in today&rsquo;s workforce.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/jobs-and-the-economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Jobs and the Economy","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Arkansans deserve well-paying, sustainable employment and, with the right policies, Washington can help our state achieve that. Given the right tools and circumstances, small businesses can and will create good paying jobs for the people of Arkansas. Where I stand: &nbsp;The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in not just a public health emergency, but an economic one as well. We can get back to our strong, healthy pre-pandemic economy, but it will take the right approach of policymakers at all levels of government. &nbsp;&nbsp; In order to foster an economic environment where job creation thrives, we must promote an agenda that encourages growth and innovation&mdash;not stifles it. Along with a pro-growth tax code, we must keep unnecessary, burdensome regulations off the books. When agencies overregulate, it creates an environment of uncertainty that slows job creation and brings economic growth to a grinding halt. I am committed to working with my colleagues to pursue a pro-growth agenda. I believe there are commonsense ideas that we can agree upon that will facilitate economic growth, create good jobs in the Natural State and allow Arkansans to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. What I&rsquo;ve done: &nbsp;I have consistently worked to promote a pro-growth agenda. I&rsquo;ve supported policies that reform the tax code, which enables hardworking Arkansans to keep more of their money in their own pockets and makes our businesses more competitive; reduce the regulatory burden; open new markets for Arkansas companies to compete in; and create more educational opportunities that prepare Arkansans to compete in today&rsquo;s workforce.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/jobs-and-the-economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Jobs and the Economy","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Arkansans deserve well-paying, sustainable employment and, with the right policies, Washington can help our state achieve that. Given the right tools and circumstances, small businesses can and will create good paying jobs for the people of Arkansas. Where I stand: &nbsp;The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in not just a public health emergency, but an economic one as well. We can get back to our strong, healthy pre-pandemic economy, but it will take the right approach of policymakers at all levels of government. &nbsp;&nbsp; In order to foster an economic environment where job creation thrives, we must promote an agenda that encourages growth and innovation&mdash;not stifles it. Along with a pro-growth tax code, we must keep unnecessary, burdensome regulations off the books. When agencies overregulate, it creates an environment of uncertainty that slows job creation and brings economic growth to a grinding halt. I am committed to working with my colleagues to pursue a pro-growth agenda. I believe there are commonsense ideas that we can agree upon that will facilitate economic growth, create good jobs in the Natural State and allow Arkansans to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. What I&rsquo;ve done: &nbsp;I have consistently worked to promote a pro-growth agenda. I&rsquo;ve supported policies that reform the tax code, which enables hardworking Arkansans to keep more of their money in their own pockets and makes our businesses more competitive; reduce the regulatory burden; open new markets for Arkansas companies to compete in; and create more educational opportunities that prepare Arkansans to compete in today&rsquo;s workforce.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/jobs-and-the-economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Jobs and the Economy","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Arkansans deserve well-paying, sustainable employment and, with the right policies, Washington can help our state achieve that. Given the right tools and circumstances, small businesses can and will create good paying jobs for the people of Arkansas. Where I stand: &nbsp;The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in not just a public health emergency, but an economic one as well. We can get back to our strong, healthy pre-pandemic economy, but it will take the right approach of policymakers at all levels of government. &nbsp;&nbsp; In order to foster an economic environment where job creation thrives, we must promote an agenda that encourages growth and innovation&mdash;not stifles it. Along with a pro-growth tax code, we must keep unnecessary, burdensome regulations off the books. When agencies overregulate, it creates an environment of uncertainty that slows job creation and brings economic growth to a grinding halt. I am committed to working with my colleagues to pursue a pro-growth agenda. I believe there are commonsense ideas that we can agree upon that will facilitate economic growth, create good jobs in the Natural State and allow Arkansans to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. What I&rsquo;ve done: &nbsp;I have consistently worked to promote a pro-growth agenda. I&rsquo;ve supported policies that reform the tax code, which enables hardworking Arkansans to keep more of their money in their own pockets and makes our businesses more competitive; reduce the regulatory burden; open new markets for Arkansas companies to compete in; and create more educational opportunities that prepare Arkansans to compete in today&rsquo;s workforce.","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/jobs-and-the-economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Arkansas Business - Executive Q&A: Sen. John Boozman Boozman, Britt, Hill Work to Protect Small Business Access to Capital, Fight Regulatory Overreach Boozman Statement on Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill Boozman Backs Permanent Small Business Tax Cut Water Infrastructure Resources Bill Containing Boozman Provisions Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk Page 1 of 117 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/jobs-and-the-economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Arkansas Business - Executive Q&A: Sen. John Boozman Boozman, Britt, Hill Work to Protect Small Business Access to Capital, Fight Regulatory Overreach Boozman Statement on Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill Boozman Backs Permanent Small Business Tax Cut Water Infrastructure Resources Bill Containing Boozman Provisions Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk Page 1 of 117 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/jobs-and-the-economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Arkansas Business - Executive Q&A: Sen. John Boozman Boozman, Britt, Hill Work to Protect Small Business Access to Capital, Fight Regulatory Overreach Boozman Statement on Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill Boozman Backs Permanent Small Business Tax Cut Water Infrastructure Resources Bill Containing Boozman Provisions Passes Senate, Heads to President’s Desk Page 1 of 117 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/jobs-and-the-economy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Veterans Affairs","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Serving our country in uniform is an extremely noble undertaking. Our nation has a responsibility to honor our promise to the men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm&rsquo;s way to protect our nation and ideals. Where I stand:&nbsp; As the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant, I learned at an early age about the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, as well as the unique challenges military families face. I brought these values with me to Washington where I am working to enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers, veterans and military families.&nbsp; What I've done :&nbsp;I am committed to using my role as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seats on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee&mdash;to affect positive change at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We have seen movement in the right direction in recent years, much of which has been brought about by bipartisan efforts in Congress. The&nbsp; VA MISSION Act of 2018&nbsp; [P.L. 115-182] is a significant addition to Congress&rsquo;s list of bipartisan efforts to help veterans. This law consolidates and strengthens VA community care programs so veterans will have access to healthcare services in their own communities, improves the VA&rsquo;s ability to hire high-quality healthcare professionals, expands VA caregiver benefits and creates a process to evaluate and reform VA medical facilities so they can best serve veterans. That same bipartisan spirit needs to be put into action to ensure this sweeping veterans&rsquo; healthcare reform law is properly implemented.&nbsp; Accessing healthcare is just one of the many challenges veterans face as they transition from military to civilian life. Ensuring veterans can lead successful lives after they have separated from service also means fighting for training progra","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/veterans-affairs1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Veterans Affairs","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Serving our country in uniform is an extremely noble undertaking. Our nation has a responsibility to honor our promise to the men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm&rsquo;s way to protect our nation and ideals. Where I stand:&nbsp; As the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant, I learned at an early age about the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, as well as the unique challenges military families face. I brought these values with me to Washington where I am working to enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers, veterans and military families.&nbsp; What I've done :&nbsp;I am committed to using my role as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seats on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee&mdash;to affect positive change at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We have seen movement in the right direction in recent years, much of which has been brought about by bipartisan efforts in Congress. The&nbsp; VA MISSION Act of 2018&nbsp; [P.L. 115-182] is a significant addition to Congress&rsquo;s list of bipartisan efforts to help veterans. This law consolidates and strengthens VA community care programs so veterans will have access to healthcare services in their own communities, improves the VA&rsquo;s ability to hire high-quality healthcare professionals, expands VA caregiver benefits and creates a process to evaluate and reform VA medical facilities so they can best serve veterans. That same bipartisan spirit needs to be put into action to ensure this sweeping veterans&rsquo; healthcare reform law is properly implemented.&nbsp; Accessing healthcare is just one of the many challenges veterans face as they transition from military to civilian life. Ensuring veterans can lead successful lives after they have separated from service also means fighting for training progra","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/veterans-affairs1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Veterans Affairs","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Serving our country in uniform is an extremely noble undertaking. Our nation has a responsibility to honor our promise to the men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm&rsquo;s way to protect our nation and ideals. Where I stand:&nbsp; As the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant, I learned at an early age about the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, as well as the unique challenges military families face. I brought these values with me to Washington where I am working to enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers, veterans and military families.&nbsp; What I've done :&nbsp;I am committed to using my role as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seats on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee&mdash;to affect positive change at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We have seen movement in the right direction in recent years, much of which has been brought about by bipartisan efforts in Congress. The&nbsp; VA MISSION Act of 2018&nbsp; [P.L. 115-182] is a significant addition to Congress&rsquo;s list of bipartisan efforts to help veterans. This law consolidates and strengthens VA community care programs so veterans will have access to healthcare services in their own communities, improves the VA&rsquo;s ability to hire high-quality healthcare professionals, expands VA caregiver benefits and creates a process to evaluate and reform VA medical facilities so they can best serve veterans. That same bipartisan spirit needs to be put into action to ensure this sweeping veterans&rsquo; healthcare reform law is properly implemented.&nbsp; Accessing healthcare is just one of the many challenges veterans face as they transition from military to civilian life. Ensuring veterans can lead successful lives after they have separated from service also means fighting for training progra","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/veterans-affairs1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Veterans Affairs","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Serving our country in uniform is an extremely noble undertaking. Our nation has a responsibility to honor our promise to the men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm&rsquo;s way to protect our nation and ideals. Where I stand:&nbsp; As the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant, I learned at an early age about the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, as well as the unique challenges military families face. I brought these values with me to Washington where I am working to enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers, veterans and military families.&nbsp; What I've done :&nbsp;I am committed to using my role as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seats on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee&mdash;to affect positive change at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We have seen movement in the right direction in recent years, much of which has been brought about by bipartisan efforts in Congress. The&nbsp; VA MISSION Act of 2018&nbsp; [P.L. 115-182] is a significant addition to Congress&rsquo;s list of bipartisan efforts to help veterans. This law consolidates and strengthens VA community care programs so veterans will have access to healthcare services in their own communities, improves the VA&rsquo;s ability to hire high-quality healthcare professionals, expands VA caregiver benefits and creates a process to evaluate and reform VA medical facilities so they can best serve veterans. That same bipartisan spirit needs to be put into action to ensure this sweeping veterans&rsquo; healthcare reform law is properly implemented.&nbsp; Accessing healthcare is just one of the many challenges veterans face as they transition from military to civilian life. Ensuring veterans can lead successful lives after they have separated from service also means fighting for training progra","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/veterans-affairs1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Veterans Affairs","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Serving our country in uniform is an extremely noble undertaking. Our nation has a responsibility to honor our promise to the men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm&rsquo;s way to protect our nation and ideals. Where I stand:&nbsp; As the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant, I learned at an early age about the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, as well as the unique challenges military families face. I brought these values with me to Washington where I am working to enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers, veterans and military families.&nbsp; What I've done :&nbsp;I am committed to using my role as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seats on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee&mdash;to affect positive change at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We have seen movement in the right direction in recent years, much of which has been brought about by bipartisan efforts in Congress. The&nbsp; VA MISSION Act of 2018&nbsp; [P.L. 115-182] is a significant addition to Congress&rsquo;s list of bipartisan efforts to help veterans. 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Ensuring veterans can lead successful lives after they have separated from service also means fighting for training progra","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/veterans-affairs1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Veterans Affairs","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Serving our country in uniform is an extremely noble undertaking. Our nation has a responsibility to honor our promise to the men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm&rsquo;s way to protect our nation and ideals. Where I stand:&nbsp; As the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant, I learned at an early age about the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, as well as the unique challenges military families face. I brought these values with me to Washington where I am working to enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers, veterans and military families.&nbsp; What I've done :&nbsp;I am committed to using my role as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seats on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee&mdash;to affect positive change at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We have seen movement in the right direction in recent years, much of which has been brought about by bipartisan efforts in Congress. The&nbsp; VA MISSION Act of 2018&nbsp; [P.L. 115-182] is a significant addition to Congress&rsquo;s list of bipartisan efforts to help veterans. 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Our nation has a responsibility to honor our promise to the men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm&rsquo;s way to protect our nation and ideals. Where I stand:&nbsp; As the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant, I learned at an early age about the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, as well as the unique challenges military families face. I brought these values with me to Washington where I am working to enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers, veterans and military families.&nbsp; What I've done :&nbsp;I am committed to using my role as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seats on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee&mdash;to affect positive change at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 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Ensuring veterans can lead successful lives after they have separated from service also means fighting for training progra","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/veterans-affairs1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Veterans Affairs","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Serving our country in uniform is an extremely noble undertaking. Our nation has a responsibility to honor our promise to the men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm&rsquo;s way to protect our nation and ideals. Where I stand:&nbsp; As the son of an Air Force Master Sergeant, I learned at an early age about the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, as well as the unique challenges military families face. I brought these values with me to Washington where I am working to enhance the quality of life for our servicemembers, veterans and military families.&nbsp; What I've done :&nbsp;I am committed to using my role as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seats on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee&mdash;to affect positive change at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We have seen movement in the right direction in recent years, much of which has been brought about by bipartisan efforts in Congress. The&nbsp; VA MISSION Act of 2018&nbsp; [P.L. 115-182] is a significant addition to Congress&rsquo;s list of bipartisan efforts to help veterans. This law consolidates and strengthens VA community care programs so veterans will have access to healthcare services in their own communities, improves the VA&rsquo;s ability to hire high-quality healthcare professionals, expands VA caregiver benefits and creates a process to evaluate and reform VA medical facilities so they can best serve veterans. That same bipartisan spirit needs to be put into action to ensure this sweeping veterans&rsquo; healthcare reform law is properly implemented.&nbsp; Accessing healthcare is just one of the many challenges veterans face as they transition from military to civilian life. 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John Boozman discusses veterans’ rights and programs Page 1 of 137 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/veterans-affairs1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman, VA Cite Positive Impact on Health Sector in Rural Communities Boozman Encouraged with Progress on VA Electronic Health Records Rollout, Urges Continued Prioritization of Key Suicide Prevention Effort Boozman Recognized for Military Family Advocacy American Legion Praises Boozman-Authored Veteran Suicide Prevention Initiative KARK: Arkansas Sen. John Boozman discusses veterans’ rights and programs Page 1 of 137 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/veterans-affairs1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman, VA Cite Positive Impact on Health Sector in Rural Communities Boozman Encouraged with Progress on VA Electronic Health Records Rollout, Urges Continued Prioritization of Key Suicide Prevention Effort Boozman Recognized for Military Family Advocacy American Legion Praises Boozman-Authored Veteran Suicide Prevention Initiative KARK: Arkansas Sen. John Boozman discusses veterans’ rights and programs Page 1 of 137 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/veterans-affairs1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Agriculture","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Agriculture is Arkansas&rsquo;s largest industry, adding around $21 billion to our economy every year and accounting for approximately one in every six jobs. Rice, soybeans, cotton, poultry, cattle and timber are particular staples of our state&rsquo;s agriculture economy.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; Agricultural producers have faced tough economic times over the last several years. Commodity prices are down, input costs are up. Farmers and ranchers have weathered trade wars, volatile weather and a global pandemic. &nbsp; How do we help our producers overcome these difficult times? A top priority must be to open more markets in which they can sell their commodities. When it comes to agriculture, for every five customers we have in the U.S., 95 customers exist outside our country. We have to give our farmers and ranchers the opportunity to reach them. Along with increasing trade, we have to make certain that farmers and ranchers have the proper tools and assistance to be successful. That is why the Senate has to ensure that the improvements and reforms included in the current farm bill are properly implemented, while working to build on these policies with the next Farm Bill. These important risk management tools allow our family farms to compete in a high-risk, heavily subsidized global marketplace. There are a number of additional issues within the Agriculture Committee&rsquo;s portfolio that are vital to Arkansas&rsquo;s future, including smart nutrition policies that help fight hunger and important rural development initiatives, including broadband expansion. These will remain priorities for me as we continue our efforts to improve the quality of life in The Natural State.&nbsp; What I&rsquo;ve Done:&nbsp; I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee this Congress. This leadership position gives me a unique opportunity to shape the debates over how to address the many challenges facing our agr","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/agriculture_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Agriculture","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Agriculture is Arkansas&rsquo;s largest industry, adding around $21 billion to our economy every year and accounting for approximately one in every six jobs. Rice, soybeans, cotton, poultry, cattle and timber are particular staples of our state&rsquo;s agriculture economy.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; Agricultural producers have faced tough economic times over the last several years. Commodity prices are down, input costs are up. Farmers and ranchers have weathered trade wars, volatile weather and a global pandemic. &nbsp; How do we help our producers overcome these difficult times? A top priority must be to open more markets in which they can sell their commodities. When it comes to agriculture, for every five customers we have in the U.S., 95 customers exist outside our country. We have to give our farmers and ranchers the opportunity to reach them. Along with increasing trade, we have to make certain that farmers and ranchers have the proper tools and assistance to be successful. That is why the Senate has to ensure that the improvements and reforms included in the current farm bill are properly implemented, while working to build on these policies with the next Farm Bill. These important risk management tools allow our family farms to compete in a high-risk, heavily subsidized global marketplace. There are a number of additional issues within the Agriculture Committee&rsquo;s portfolio that are vital to Arkansas&rsquo;s future, including smart nutrition policies that help fight hunger and important rural development initiatives, including broadband expansion. These will remain priorities for me as we continue our efforts to improve the quality of life in The Natural State.&nbsp; What I&rsquo;ve Done:&nbsp; I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee this Congress. This leadership position gives me a unique opportunity to shape the debates over how to address the many challenges facing our agr","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/agriculture_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Agriculture","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Agriculture is Arkansas&rsquo;s largest industry, adding around $21 billion to our economy every year and accounting for approximately one in every six jobs. Rice, soybeans, cotton, poultry, cattle and timber are particular staples of our state&rsquo;s agriculture economy.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; Agricultural producers have faced tough economic times over the last several years. Commodity prices are down, input costs are up. Farmers and ranchers have weathered trade wars, volatile weather and a global pandemic. &nbsp; How do we help our producers overcome these difficult times? A top priority must be to open more markets in which they can sell their commodities. When it comes to agriculture, for every five customers we have in the U.S., 95 customers exist outside our country. We have to give our farmers and ranchers the opportunity to reach them. Along with increasing trade, we have to make certain that farmers and ranchers have the proper tools and assistance to be successful. That is why the Senate has to ensure that the improvements and reforms included in the current farm bill are properly implemented, while working to build on these policies with the next Farm Bill. These important risk management tools allow our family farms to compete in a high-risk, heavily subsidized global marketplace. There are a number of additional issues within the Agriculture Committee&rsquo;s portfolio that are vital to Arkansas&rsquo;s future, including smart nutrition policies that help fight hunger and important rural development initiatives, including broadband expansion. These will remain priorities for me as we continue our efforts to improve the quality of life in The Natural State.&nbsp; What I&rsquo;ve Done:&nbsp; I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee this Congress. This leadership position gives me a unique opportunity to shape the debates over how to address the many challenges facing our agr","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/agriculture_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"Agriculture","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; Agriculture is Arkansas&rsquo;s largest industry, adding around $21 billion to our economy every year and accounting for approximately one in every six jobs. Rice, soybeans, cotton, poultry, cattle and timber are particular staples of our state&rsquo;s agriculture economy.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; Agricultural producers have faced tough economic times over the last several years. Commodity prices are down, input costs are up. Farmers and ranchers have weathered trade wars, volatile weather and a global pandemic. &nbsp; How do we help our producers overcome these difficult times? A top priority must be to open more markets in which they can sell their commodities. When it comes to agriculture, for every five customers we have in the U.S., 95 customers exist outside our country. We have to give our farmers and ranchers the opportunity to reach them. Along with increasing trade, we have to make certain that farmers and ranchers have the proper tools and assistance to be successful. That is why the Senate has to ensure that the improvements and reforms included in the current farm bill are properly implemented, while working to build on these policies with the next Farm Bill. These important risk management tools allow our family farms to compete in a high-risk, heavily subsidized global marketplace. There are a number of additional issues within the Agriculture Committee&rsquo;s portfolio that are vital to Arkansas&rsquo;s future, including smart nutrition policies that help fight hunger and important rural development initiatives, including broadband expansion. These will remain priorities for me as we continue our efforts to improve the quality of life in The Natural State.&nbsp; What I&rsquo;ve Done:&nbsp; I am honored to serve as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee this Congress. This leadership position gives me a unique opportunity to shape the debates over how to address the many challenges facing our agr","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/agriculture_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Energy & Conservation","detail":"Why it matters: &nbsp;Energy shortages hurt families, farmers and businesses. Skyrocketing energy costs drive up the price of goods and dramatically alter our spending decisions&mdash;hitting seniors and single parents living on fixed incomes the hardest. Our nation&rsquo;s lack of a comprehensive energy policy continues to contribute to this hardship.&nbsp; America has the largest recoverable resources of oil, gas and coal of any nation on the planet &ndash; greater than the combined supply of Saudi Arabia, China and Canada. There is no reason for our nation to be dependent on hostile regimes and nations with agendas that are often at odds with our own for our energy needs. Our natural resources are also key to job creation and economic growth. Arkansas is blessed with a wonderful landscape and incredible wildlife that people from all across the country come to our state to enjoy. Preserving and protecting our environment is vital to enabling future generations of Americans to participate in popular outdoor activities.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; As a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I am committed to leading efforts to help our nation embrace an all-the-above approach to energy security that will encourage the responsible use of our nation&rsquo;s unmatched energy resources.&nbsp; We need to use everything America has been blessed with, including wind, solar, biomass and hydropower to diversify our energy portfolio. Emissions-free nuclear must also play a significant role. We continue to make advancements in these areas and I support smart, responsible approaches that broaden our capability to harness natural resources to create new forms of sustainable energy.&nbsp; Heavy-handed rules that reduce energy supplies are likewise counterproductive. Washington must reject these failed ideas in order to move forward. &nbsp; I am committed to advocating for and championing responsible environmental stewardship and&nbsp;improving&nbsp;federal conservat","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Energy & Conservation","detail":"Why it matters: &nbsp;Energy shortages hurt families, farmers and businesses. Skyrocketing energy costs drive up the price of goods and dramatically alter our spending decisions&mdash;hitting seniors and single parents living on fixed incomes the hardest. Our nation&rsquo;s lack of a comprehensive energy policy continues to contribute to this hardship.&nbsp; America has the largest recoverable resources of oil, gas and coal of any nation on the planet &ndash; greater than the combined supply of Saudi Arabia, China and Canada. There is no reason for our nation to be dependent on hostile regimes and nations with agendas that are often at odds with our own for our energy needs. Our natural resources are also key to job creation and economic growth. Arkansas is blessed with a wonderful landscape and incredible wildlife that people from all across the country come to our state to enjoy. Preserving and protecting our environment is vital to enabling future generations of Americans to participate in popular outdoor activities.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; As a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I am committed to leading efforts to help our nation embrace an all-the-above approach to energy security that will encourage the responsible use of our nation&rsquo;s unmatched energy resources.&nbsp; We need to use everything America has been blessed with, including wind, solar, biomass and hydropower to diversify our energy portfolio. Emissions-free nuclear must also play a significant role. We continue to make advancements in these areas and I support smart, responsible approaches that broaden our capability to harness natural resources to create new forms of sustainable energy.&nbsp; Heavy-handed rules that reduce energy supplies are likewise counterproductive. Washington must reject these failed ideas in order to move forward. &nbsp; I am committed to advocating for and championing responsible environmental stewardship and&nbsp;improving&nbsp;federal conservat","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Energy & Conservation","detail":"Why it matters: &nbsp;Energy shortages hurt families, farmers and businesses. Skyrocketing energy costs drive up the price of goods and dramatically alter our spending decisions&mdash;hitting seniors and single parents living on fixed incomes the hardest. Our nation&rsquo;s lack of a comprehensive energy policy continues to contribute to this hardship.&nbsp; America has the largest recoverable resources of oil, gas and coal of any nation on the planet &ndash; greater than the combined supply of Saudi Arabia, China and Canada. There is no reason for our nation to be dependent on hostile regimes and nations with agendas that are often at odds with our own for our energy needs. Our natural resources are also key to job creation and economic growth. Arkansas is blessed with a wonderful landscape and incredible wildlife that people from all across the country come to our state to enjoy. Preserving and protecting our environment is vital to enabling future generations of Americans to participate in popular outdoor activities.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; As a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I am committed to leading efforts to help our nation embrace an all-the-above approach to energy security that will encourage the responsible use of our nation&rsquo;s unmatched energy resources.&nbsp; We need to use everything America has been blessed with, including wind, solar, biomass and hydropower to diversify our energy portfolio. Emissions-free nuclear must also play a significant role. We continue to make advancements in these areas and I support smart, responsible approaches that broaden our capability to harness natural resources to create new forms of sustainable energy.&nbsp; Heavy-handed rules that reduce energy supplies are likewise counterproductive. Washington must reject these failed ideas in order to move forward. &nbsp; I am committed to advocating for and championing responsible environmental stewardship and&nbsp;improving&nbsp;federal conservat","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Energy & Conservation","detail":"Why it matters: &nbsp;Energy shortages hurt families, farmers and businesses. Skyrocketing energy costs drive up the price of goods and dramatically alter our spending decisions&mdash;hitting seniors and single parents living on fixed incomes the hardest. Our nation&rsquo;s lack of a comprehensive energy policy continues to contribute to this hardship.&nbsp; America has the largest recoverable resources of oil, gas and coal of any nation on the planet &ndash; greater than the combined supply of Saudi Arabia, China and Canada. There is no reason for our nation to be dependent on hostile regimes and nations with agendas that are often at odds with our own for our energy needs. Our natural resources are also key to job creation and economic growth. Arkansas is blessed with a wonderful landscape and incredible wildlife that people from all across the country come to our state to enjoy. Preserving and protecting our environment is vital to enabling future generations of Americans to participate in popular outdoor activities.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; As a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I am committed to leading efforts to help our nation embrace an all-the-above approach to energy security that will encourage the responsible use of our nation&rsquo;s unmatched energy resources.&nbsp; We need to use everything America has been blessed with, including wind, solar, biomass and hydropower to diversify our energy portfolio. Emissions-free nuclear must also play a significant role. We continue to make advancements in these areas and I support smart, responsible approaches that broaden our capability to harness natural resources to create new forms of sustainable energy.&nbsp; Heavy-handed rules that reduce energy supplies are likewise counterproductive. Washington must reject these failed ideas in order to move forward. &nbsp; I am committed to advocating for and championing responsible environmental stewardship and&nbsp;improving&nbsp;federal conservat","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Energy & Conservation","detail":"Why it matters: &nbsp;Energy shortages hurt families, farmers and businesses. Skyrocketing energy costs drive up the price of goods and dramatically alter our spending decisions&mdash;hitting seniors and single parents living on fixed incomes the hardest. Our nation&rsquo;s lack of a comprehensive energy policy continues to contribute to this hardship.&nbsp; America has the largest recoverable resources of oil, gas and coal of any nation on the planet &ndash; greater than the combined supply of Saudi Arabia, China and Canada. There is no reason for our nation to be dependent on hostile regimes and nations with agendas that are often at odds with our own for our energy needs. Our natural resources are also key to job creation and economic growth. Arkansas is blessed with a wonderful landscape and incredible wildlife that people from all across the country come to our state to enjoy. Preserving and protecting our environment is vital to enabling future generations of Americans to participate in popular outdoor activities.&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; As a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I am committed to leading efforts to help our nation embrace an all-the-above approach to energy security that will encourage the responsible use of our nation&rsquo;s unmatched energy resources.&nbsp; We need to use everything America has been blessed with, including wind, solar, biomass and hydropower to diversify our energy portfolio. Emissions-free nuclear must also play a significant role. We continue to make advancements in these areas and I support smart, responsible approaches that broaden our capability to harness natural resources to create new forms of sustainable energy.&nbsp; Heavy-handed rules that reduce energy supplies are likewise counterproductive. Washington must reject these failed ideas in order to move forward. &nbsp; I am committed to advocating for and championing responsible environmental stewardship and&nbsp;improving&nbsp;federal conservat","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Senator Boozman Fights to Protect Natural Resources","detail":"As a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, Boozman is a voice for stewardship of&nbsp;Arkansas&nbsp;wetlands. He has secured federal funding for the&nbsp; conservation of waterfowl habitat &nbsp;in The Natural State and&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;country.&nbsp; The senator championed federal funding to&nbsp; restore critical habitat &nbsp;at Shirey Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management&nbsp;Area in Lawrence County. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director called this investment &ldquo;important and timely to supporting access to waterfowling for future generations.&rdquo; Boozman is committed to supporting the unique environment that makes Arkansas a world-class duck hunting location and attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.&nbsp;In 2023, the senator&nbsp;shepherded&nbsp;into law&nbsp;legislation&nbsp;making it easier&nbsp;for hunters to comply with license requirements.&nbsp;The&nbsp; Duck Stamp Modernization Act &nbsp; authorizes an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season. The Boozman-backed&nbsp; Migratory Birds of Americas Conservation Enhancement Act &nbsp;was signed into law in 2024.&nbsp;It&nbsp;will enable the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support conservation partners along migratory flyways throughout the Western Hemisphere. The senator&nbsp;continuously works to&nbsp;protect&nbsp;and strengthen public lands. In 2020, he supported passage of&nbsp; The Great American Outdoors Act , legislation President Trump signed into law that allows us to conserve and preserve public lands and supports&nbsp;the pastimes of Arkansas anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The law invests in the repair of national parks and public lands infrastructure, and protects and provides future recreational access by permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund.&nbsp;The measure has&nbsp; helped&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;improvements&nbsp; at Hot Springs National Park and the Fort Smith National Histo","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Senator Boozman Fights to Protect Natural Resources","detail":"As a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, Boozman is a voice for stewardship of&nbsp;Arkansas&nbsp;wetlands. He has secured federal funding for the&nbsp; conservation of waterfowl habitat &nbsp;in The Natural State and&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;country.&nbsp; The senator championed federal funding to&nbsp; restore critical habitat &nbsp;at Shirey Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management&nbsp;Area in Lawrence County. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director called this investment &ldquo;important and timely to supporting access to waterfowling for future generations.&rdquo; Boozman is committed to supporting the unique environment that makes Arkansas a world-class duck hunting location and attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.&nbsp;In 2023, the senator&nbsp;shepherded&nbsp;into law&nbsp;legislation&nbsp;making it easier&nbsp;for hunters to comply with license requirements.&nbsp;The&nbsp; Duck Stamp Modernization Act &nbsp; authorizes an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season. The Boozman-backed&nbsp; Migratory Birds of Americas Conservation Enhancement Act &nbsp;was signed into law in 2024.&nbsp;It&nbsp;will enable the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support conservation partners along migratory flyways throughout the Western Hemisphere. The senator&nbsp;continuously works to&nbsp;protect&nbsp;and strengthen public lands. In 2020, he supported passage of&nbsp; The Great American Outdoors Act , legislation President Trump signed into law that allows us to conserve and preserve public lands and supports&nbsp;the pastimes of Arkansas anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The law invests in the repair of national parks and public lands infrastructure, and protects and provides future recreational access by permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund.&nbsp;The measure has&nbsp; helped&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;improvements&nbsp; at Hot Springs National Park and the Fort Smith National Histo","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Senator Boozman Fights to Protect Natural Resources","detail":"As a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, Boozman is a voice for stewardship of&nbsp;Arkansas&nbsp;wetlands. He has secured federal funding for the&nbsp; conservation of waterfowl habitat &nbsp;in The Natural State and&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;country.&nbsp; The senator championed federal funding to&nbsp; restore critical habitat &nbsp;at Shirey Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management&nbsp;Area in Lawrence County. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director called this investment &ldquo;important and timely to supporting access to waterfowling for future generations.&rdquo; Boozman is committed to supporting the unique environment that makes Arkansas a world-class duck hunting location and attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.&nbsp;In 2023, the senator&nbsp;shepherded&nbsp;into law&nbsp;legislation&nbsp;making it easier&nbsp;for hunters to comply with license requirements.&nbsp;The&nbsp; Duck Stamp Modernization Act &nbsp; authorizes an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season. The Boozman-backed&nbsp; Migratory Birds of Americas Conservation Enhancement Act &nbsp;was signed into law in 2024.&nbsp;It&nbsp;will enable the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support conservation partners along migratory flyways throughout the Western Hemisphere. The senator&nbsp;continuously works to&nbsp;protect&nbsp;and strengthen public lands. In 2020, he supported passage of&nbsp; The Great American Outdoors Act , legislation President Trump signed into law that allows us to conserve and preserve public lands and supports&nbsp;the pastimes of Arkansas anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The law invests in the repair of national parks and public lands infrastructure, and protects and provides future recreational access by permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund.&nbsp;The measure has&nbsp; helped&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;improvements&nbsp; at Hot Springs National Park and the Fort Smith National Histo","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Senator Boozman Fights to Protect Natural Resources","detail":"As a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, Boozman is a voice for stewardship of&nbsp;Arkansas&nbsp;wetlands. He has secured federal funding for the&nbsp; conservation of waterfowl habitat &nbsp;in The Natural State and&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;country.&nbsp; The senator championed federal funding to&nbsp; restore critical habitat &nbsp;at Shirey Bay Rainey Brake Wildlife Management&nbsp;Area in Lawrence County. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director called this investment &ldquo;important and timely to supporting access to waterfowling for future generations.&rdquo; Boozman is committed to supporting the unique environment that makes Arkansas a world-class duck hunting location and attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.&nbsp;In 2023, the senator&nbsp;shepherded&nbsp;into law&nbsp;legislation&nbsp;making it easier&nbsp;for hunters to comply with license requirements.&nbsp;The&nbsp; Duck Stamp Modernization Act &nbsp; authorizes an electronic stamp for use through the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season. The Boozman-backed&nbsp; Migratory Birds of Americas Conservation Enhancement Act &nbsp;was signed into law in 2024.&nbsp;It&nbsp;will enable the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support conservation partners along migratory flyways throughout the Western Hemisphere. The senator&nbsp;continuously works to&nbsp;protect&nbsp;and strengthen public lands. In 2020, he supported passage of&nbsp; The Great American Outdoors Act , legislation President Trump signed into law that allows us to conserve and preserve public lands and supports&nbsp;the pastimes of Arkansas anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. The law invests in the repair of national parks and public lands infrastructure, and protects and provides future recreational access by permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund.&nbsp;The measure has&nbsp; helped&nbsp;deliver&nbsp;improvements&nbsp; at Hot Springs National Park and the Fort Smith National Histo","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman Statement on Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill Boozman, GOP Colleagues Call on EPA to Withdraw Harmful Power Plant Regulations Boozman, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Biden Administration from Declaring Climate Change a National Emergency Boozman, Barrasso Bill Helps NATO Allies Escape Dependence on Russia Arkansas Delegation to DOE: Why Was Chinese Company Awarded Federal Grant? Page 1 of 30 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman Statement on Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill Boozman, GOP Colleagues Call on EPA to Withdraw Harmful Power Plant Regulations Boozman, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Biden Administration from Declaring Climate Change a National Emergency Boozman, Barrasso Bill Helps NATO Allies Escape Dependence on Russia Arkansas Delegation to DOE: Why Was Chinese Company Awarded Federal Grant? Page 1 of 30 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman Statement on Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill Boozman, GOP Colleagues Call on EPA to Withdraw Harmful Power Plant Regulations Boozman, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Biden Administration from Declaring Climate Change a National Emergency Boozman, Barrasso Bill Helps NATO Allies Escape Dependence on Russia Arkansas Delegation to DOE: Why Was Chinese Company Awarded Federal Grant? Page 1 of 30 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/energy_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Foreign Policy","detail":"Why it matters: &nbsp;Strong relationships with our partners around the world are vital to confronting the security and economic challenges of the 21st century. Maintaining an open global dialogue helps grow our economy, advance our goals and shape policies to protect our interests&mdash;and those of our allies&mdash;abroad. A proactive foreign policy agenda has helped, among other things, reduce the trafficking of arms, narcotics and children; liberate people from religious persecution; nourish those suffering from food insecurity and assist in ending global health epidemics. Where I stand: &nbsp;U.S. leadership on the world stage remains crucial to peaceful conflict resolution. In that sense, it is an essential component of our overall security strategy. At the same time, it is important to our economic growth as better relationships make for better trading partners.&nbsp; The U.S. can make a difference by promoting humanitarian relief programs that channel the dedication and compassion of \"doers.\" In doing so, we can save lives and build goodwill for the U.S. around the globe. The President&rsquo;s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and the President&rsquo;s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)&mdash;two successful programs established by President George W. Bush in the early 2000s&mdash;are perfect examples of this idea. Taking steps as simple as providing mosquito nets, clean water and medical treatments saved countless lives and prevented global health crises from spreading across sub-Saharan Africa. Programs like these deserve the commitment necessary to succeed. Similarly, fair trade deals, when properly negotiated, should be given a chance to succeed. The benefits from fair trade deals go far beyond just helping our economy by allowing U.S. manufacturers, agricultural producers and small businesses to compete in today&rsquo;s global marketplace. Fair trade agreements also help keep Americans safe. These agreements allow us to not only trade goods, but ideas with n","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/foreign-policy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Foreign Policy","detail":"Why it matters: &nbsp;Strong relationships with our partners around the world are vital to confronting the security and economic challenges of the 21st century. Maintaining an open global dialogue helps grow our economy, advance our goals and shape policies to protect our interests&mdash;and those of our allies&mdash;abroad. A proactive foreign policy agenda has helped, among other things, reduce the trafficking of arms, narcotics and children; liberate people from religious persecution; nourish those suffering from food insecurity and assist in ending global health epidemics. Where I stand: &nbsp;U.S. leadership on the world stage remains crucial to peaceful conflict resolution. In that sense, it is an essential component of our overall security strategy. At the same time, it is important to our economic growth as better relationships make for better trading partners.&nbsp; The U.S. can make a difference by promoting humanitarian relief programs that channel the dedication and compassion of \"doers.\" In doing so, we can save lives and build goodwill for the U.S. around the globe. The President&rsquo;s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and the President&rsquo;s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)&mdash;two successful programs established by President George W. Bush in the early 2000s&mdash;are perfect examples of this idea. Taking steps as simple as providing mosquito nets, clean water and medical treatments saved countless lives and prevented global health crises from spreading across sub-Saharan Africa. Programs like these deserve the commitment necessary to succeed. Similarly, fair trade deals, when properly negotiated, should be given a chance to succeed. The benefits from fair trade deals go far beyond just helping our economy by allowing U.S. manufacturers, agricultural producers and small businesses to compete in today&rsquo;s global marketplace. Fair trade agreements also help keep Americans safe. These agreements allow us to not only trade goods, but ideas with n","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/foreign-policy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Foreign Policy","detail":"Why it matters: &nbsp;Strong relationships with our partners around the world are vital to confronting the security and economic challenges of the 21st century. Maintaining an open global dialogue helps grow our economy, advance our goals and shape policies to protect our interests&mdash;and those of our allies&mdash;abroad. A proactive foreign policy agenda has helped, among other things, reduce the trafficking of arms, narcotics and children; liberate people from religious persecution; nourish those suffering from food insecurity and assist in ending global health epidemics. Where I stand: &nbsp;U.S. leadership on the world stage remains crucial to peaceful conflict resolution. In that sense, it is an essential component of our overall security strategy. At the same time, it is important to our economic growth as better relationships make for better trading partners.&nbsp; The U.S. can make a difference by promoting humanitarian relief programs that channel the dedication and compassion of \"doers.\" In doing so, we can save lives and build goodwill for the U.S. around the globe. The President&rsquo;s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and the President&rsquo;s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)&mdash;two successful programs established by President George W. Bush in the early 2000s&mdash;are perfect examples of this idea. Taking steps as simple as providing mosquito nets, clean water and medical treatments saved countless lives and prevented global health crises from spreading across sub-Saharan Africa. Programs like these deserve the commitment necessary to succeed. Similarly, fair trade deals, when properly negotiated, should be given a chance to succeed. The benefits from fair trade deals go far beyond just helping our economy by allowing U.S. manufacturers, agricultural producers and small businesses to compete in today&rsquo;s global marketplace. Fair trade agreements also help keep Americans safe. These agreements allow us to not only trade goods, but ideas with n","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/foreign-policy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Trade","stance":"Foreign Policy","detail":"Why it matters: &nbsp;Strong relationships with our partners around the world are vital to confronting the security and economic challenges of the 21st century. Maintaining an open global dialogue helps grow our economy, advance our goals and shape policies to protect our interests&mdash;and those of our allies&mdash;abroad. A proactive foreign policy agenda has helped, among other things, reduce the trafficking of arms, narcotics and children; liberate people from religious persecution; nourish those suffering from food insecurity and assist in ending global health epidemics. Where I stand: &nbsp;U.S. leadership on the world stage remains crucial to peaceful conflict resolution. In that sense, it is an essential component of our overall security strategy. At the same time, it is important to our economic growth as better relationships make for better trading partners.&nbsp; The U.S. can make a difference by promoting humanitarian relief programs that channel the dedication and compassion of \"doers.\" In doing so, we can save lives and build goodwill for the U.S. around the globe. The President&rsquo;s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and the President&rsquo;s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)&mdash;two successful programs established by President George W. Bush in the early 2000s&mdash;are perfect examples of this idea. Taking steps as simple as providing mosquito nets, clean water and medical treatments saved countless lives and prevented global health crises from spreading across sub-Saharan Africa. Programs like these deserve the commitment necessary to succeed. Similarly, fair trade deals, when properly negotiated, should be given a chance to succeed. The benefits from fair trade deals go far beyond just helping our economy by allowing U.S. manufacturers, agricultural producers and small businesses to compete in today&rsquo;s global marketplace. Fair trade agreements also help keep Americans safe. These agreements allow us to not only trade goods, but ideas with n","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/foreign-policy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Senator Boozman's Foreign Policy Accomplishments","detail":"Boozman has worked to hold China accountable for its&nbsp; unfair trade practices ,&nbsp; human rights abuses in China&rsquo;s Xinjiang province &nbsp;against ethnic and religious minorities,&nbsp;and the Chinese&nbsp;Communist&nbsp;Party&rsquo;s efforts to&nbsp; undermine Hong Kong&rsquo;s autonomy and freedom .&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;serves on the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, commonly referred to as the&nbsp; Helsinki Commission . He is a member of the Congressional Study Group on Europe, a bipartisan organization dedicated to frank and candid dialogue between American lawmakers and their peers in European capitals and Brussels, and is a leader of the Senate Delegation to the British-American Interparliamentary Group. He also co-chairs&nbsp;the Congressional French Caucus, where he helps&nbsp;promote the enduring American-French relationship which continues to support job creation in Arkansas, with French-owned businesses having created over 5,000 well-paying jobs in The Natural State.&nbsp; As a founder of the Congressional Caucus on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, Boozman has worked with governmental, faith-based and private organizations to facilitate partnerships and reach populations impacted by tropical diseases including&nbsp; malaria . In this role, he has successfully advocated for increased funding for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs. USAID has been a reliable partner in identifying the needs of communities abroad. Boozman championed legislation to tap into the proven abilities of USAID&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;help&nbsp;eliminate global gender-related barriers and empower female entrepreneurs around the world. He authored the&nbsp; Women&rsquo;s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment (WEEE) Act &nbsp; that aims to help over one billion women who are left out of the formal financial system and to close the nearly $300 billion credit gap that exists for women-owned small and medium-sized bu","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/foreign-policy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Senator Boozman's Foreign Policy Accomplishments","detail":"Boozman has worked to hold China accountable for its&nbsp; unfair trade practices ,&nbsp; human rights abuses in China&rsquo;s Xinjiang province &nbsp;against ethnic and religious minorities,&nbsp;and the Chinese&nbsp;Communist&nbsp;Party&rsquo;s efforts to&nbsp; undermine Hong Kong&rsquo;s autonomy and freedom .&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;serves on the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, commonly referred to as the&nbsp; Helsinki Commission . He is a member of the Congressional Study Group on Europe, a bipartisan organization dedicated to frank and candid dialogue between American lawmakers and their peers in European capitals and Brussels, and is a leader of the Senate Delegation to the British-American Interparliamentary Group. He also co-chairs&nbsp;the Congressional French Caucus, where he helps&nbsp;promote the enduring American-French relationship which continues to support job creation in Arkansas, with French-owned businesses having created over 5,000 well-paying jobs in The Natural State.&nbsp; As a founder of the Congressional Caucus on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, Boozman has worked with governmental, faith-based and private organizations to facilitate partnerships and reach populations impacted by tropical diseases including&nbsp; malaria . In this role, he has successfully advocated for increased funding for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs. USAID has been a reliable partner in identifying the needs of communities abroad. Boozman championed legislation to tap into the proven abilities of USAID&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;help&nbsp;eliminate global gender-related barriers and empower female entrepreneurs around the world. He authored the&nbsp; Women&rsquo;s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment (WEEE) Act &nbsp; that aims to help over one billion women who are left out of the formal financial system and to close the nearly $300 billion credit gap that exists for women-owned small and medium-sized bu","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/foreign-policy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Senator Boozman's Foreign Policy Accomplishments","detail":"Boozman has worked to hold China accountable for its&nbsp; unfair trade practices ,&nbsp; human rights abuses in China&rsquo;s Xinjiang province &nbsp;against ethnic and religious minorities,&nbsp;and the Chinese&nbsp;Communist&nbsp;Party&rsquo;s efforts to&nbsp; undermine Hong Kong&rsquo;s autonomy and freedom .&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;serves on the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, commonly referred to as the&nbsp; Helsinki Commission . He is a member of the Congressional Study Group on Europe, a bipartisan organization dedicated to frank and candid dialogue between American lawmakers and their peers in European capitals and Brussels, and is a leader of the Senate Delegation to the British-American Interparliamentary Group. He also co-chairs&nbsp;the Congressional French Caucus, where he helps&nbsp;promote the enduring American-French relationship which continues to support job creation in Arkansas, with French-owned businesses having created over 5,000 well-paying jobs in The Natural State.&nbsp; As a founder of the Congressional Caucus on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, Boozman has worked with governmental, faith-based and private organizations to facilitate partnerships and reach populations impacted by tropical diseases including&nbsp; malaria . In this role, he has successfully advocated for increased funding for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs. USAID has been a reliable partner in identifying the needs of communities abroad. Boozman championed legislation to tap into the proven abilities of USAID&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;help&nbsp;eliminate global gender-related barriers and empower female entrepreneurs around the world. He authored the&nbsp; Women&rsquo;s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment (WEEE) Act &nbsp; that aims to help over one billion women who are left out of the formal financial system and to close the nearly $300 billion credit gap that exists for women-owned small and medium-sized bu","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/foreign-policy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Senator Boozman's Foreign Policy Accomplishments","detail":"Boozman has worked to hold China accountable for its&nbsp; unfair trade practices ,&nbsp; human rights abuses in China&rsquo;s Xinjiang province &nbsp;against ethnic and religious minorities,&nbsp;and the Chinese&nbsp;Communist&nbsp;Party&rsquo;s efforts to&nbsp; undermine Hong Kong&rsquo;s autonomy and freedom .&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;serves on the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, commonly referred to as the&nbsp; Helsinki Commission . He is a member of the Congressional Study Group on Europe, a bipartisan organization dedicated to frank and candid dialogue between American lawmakers and their peers in European capitals and Brussels, and is a leader of the Senate Delegation to the British-American Interparliamentary Group. He also co-chairs&nbsp;the Congressional French Caucus, where he helps&nbsp;promote the enduring American-French relationship which continues to support job creation in Arkansas, with French-owned businesses having created over 5,000 well-paying jobs in The Natural State.&nbsp; As a founder of the Congressional Caucus on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, Boozman has worked with governmental, faith-based and private organizations to facilitate partnerships and reach populations impacted by tropical diseases including&nbsp; malaria . In this role, he has successfully advocated for increased funding for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs. USAID has been a reliable partner in identifying the needs of communities abroad. Boozman championed legislation to tap into the proven abilities of USAID&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;help&nbsp;eliminate global gender-related barriers and empower female entrepreneurs around the world. He authored the&nbsp; Women&rsquo;s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment (WEEE) Act &nbsp; that aims to help over one billion women who are left out of the formal financial system and to close the nearly $300 billion credit gap that exists for women-owned small and medium-sized bu","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/foreign-policy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"National Security","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; The federal government&rsquo;s number one responsibility is to protect the American people from the multitude of threats our nation faces. Arkansas, with its rich military heritage, continues to play a key role in that vital effort. Congress has an obligation to ensure that the men and women who serve our nation have everything they need to complete their missions safely and successfully. &nbsp;&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; There are numerous threats to U.S. security that cannot be ignored.&nbsp;Our senior military leaders have warned of the technological advancements being made by&nbsp;adversaries like Russia and China, whose international actions have demonstrated their intent to challenge our leadership. We also face threats from rogue nations like&nbsp;North Korea and Iran. As we have seen from the last two decades of war, we must be able to counter the threat posed by terrorist organizations whenever and wherever they may be. The men and women of our armed forces must be ready for today&rsquo;s challenges while preparing to counter tomorrow&rsquo;s threats. Chronic budget uncertainty has allowed our adversaries to gain a strategic advantage by failing to ensure the Department of Defense (DoD) has the necessary resources for manpower, training and purchasing purposes. The broken budget process has further exacerbated our military&rsquo;s readiness, constrained services&rsquo; ability to plan with any certainty and forced DoD to spend more to do less.&nbsp;Congress must do a better job of deciding how taxpayer dollars are spent so our military leaders can confront today&rsquo;s threats head-on while planning for the future. What I've done:&nbsp; I am committed to using my role as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense&mdash;to right the ship. I will work to ensure that Arkansas&rsquo;s mi","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"National Security","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; The federal government&rsquo;s number one responsibility is to protect the American people from the multitude of threats our nation faces. Arkansas, with its rich military heritage, continues to play a key role in that vital effort. Congress has an obligation to ensure that the men and women who serve our nation have everything they need to complete their missions safely and successfully. &nbsp;&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; There are numerous threats to U.S. security that cannot be ignored.&nbsp;Our senior military leaders have warned of the technological advancements being made by&nbsp;adversaries like Russia and China, whose international actions have demonstrated their intent to challenge our leadership. We also face threats from rogue nations like&nbsp;North Korea and Iran. As we have seen from the last two decades of war, we must be able to counter the threat posed by terrorist organizations whenever and wherever they may be. The men and women of our armed forces must be ready for today&rsquo;s challenges while preparing to counter tomorrow&rsquo;s threats. Chronic budget uncertainty has allowed our adversaries to gain a strategic advantage by failing to ensure the Department of Defense (DoD) has the necessary resources for manpower, training and purchasing purposes. The broken budget process has further exacerbated our military&rsquo;s readiness, constrained services&rsquo; ability to plan with any certainty and forced DoD to spend more to do less.&nbsp;Congress must do a better job of deciding how taxpayer dollars are spent so our military leaders can confront today&rsquo;s threats head-on while planning for the future. What I've done:&nbsp; I am committed to using my role as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense&mdash;to right the ship. I will work to ensure that Arkansas&rsquo;s mi","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"National Security","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; The federal government&rsquo;s number one responsibility is to protect the American people from the multitude of threats our nation faces. Arkansas, with its rich military heritage, continues to play a key role in that vital effort. Congress has an obligation to ensure that the men and women who serve our nation have everything they need to complete their missions safely and successfully. &nbsp;&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; There are numerous threats to U.S. security that cannot be ignored.&nbsp;Our senior military leaders have warned of the technological advancements being made by&nbsp;adversaries like Russia and China, whose international actions have demonstrated their intent to challenge our leadership. We also face threats from rogue nations like&nbsp;North Korea and Iran. As we have seen from the last two decades of war, we must be able to counter the threat posed by terrorist organizations whenever and wherever they may be. The men and women of our armed forces must be ready for today&rsquo;s challenges while preparing to counter tomorrow&rsquo;s threats. Chronic budget uncertainty has allowed our adversaries to gain a strategic advantage by failing to ensure the Department of Defense (DoD) has the necessary resources for manpower, training and purchasing purposes. The broken budget process has further exacerbated our military&rsquo;s readiness, constrained services&rsquo; ability to plan with any certainty and forced DoD to spend more to do less.&nbsp;Congress must do a better job of deciding how taxpayer dollars are spent so our military leaders can confront today&rsquo;s threats head-on while planning for the future. What I've done:&nbsp; I am committed to using my role as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense&mdash;to right the ship. I will work to ensure that Arkansas&rsquo;s mi","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"National Security","detail":"Why it matters:&nbsp; The federal government&rsquo;s number one responsibility is to protect the American people from the multitude of threats our nation faces. Arkansas, with its rich military heritage, continues to play a key role in that vital effort. Congress has an obligation to ensure that the men and women who serve our nation have everything they need to complete their missions safely and successfully. &nbsp;&nbsp; Where I stand:&nbsp; There are numerous threats to U.S. security that cannot be ignored.&nbsp;Our senior military leaders have warned of the technological advancements being made by&nbsp;adversaries like Russia and China, whose international actions have demonstrated their intent to challenge our leadership. We also face threats from rogue nations like&nbsp;North Korea and Iran. As we have seen from the last two decades of war, we must be able to counter the threat posed by terrorist organizations whenever and wherever they may be. The men and women of our armed forces must be ready for today&rsquo;s challenges while preparing to counter tomorrow&rsquo;s threats. Chronic budget uncertainty has allowed our adversaries to gain a strategic advantage by failing to ensure the Department of Defense (DoD) has the necessary resources for manpower, training and purchasing purposes. The broken budget process has further exacerbated our military&rsquo;s readiness, constrained services&rsquo; ability to plan with any certainty and forced DoD to spend more to do less.&nbsp;Congress must do a better job of deciding how taxpayer dollars are spent so our military leaders can confront today&rsquo;s threats head-on while planning for the future. What I've done:&nbsp; I am committed to using my role as the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies&mdash;as well as my seat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense&mdash;to right the ship. I will work to ensure that Arkansas&rsquo;s mi","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Senator Boozman's National Security Accomplishments","detail":"Senator Boozman is committed to &nbsp; making critical investments to defend our country against evolving threats posed by adversaries like China and Russia, modernizing the military and providing servicemembers with the tools and resources they need to successfully carry-out their missions. He has worked to strengthen Arkansas&rsquo;s role in national&nbsp;defense. As a co-chair of the Senate Air Force Caucus, Boozman works to ensure the Air Force has the&nbsp; resources and the tools &nbsp;it needs to meet evolving challenges. He&rsquo;s seen first-hand the &nbsp;rigorous training &nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s aviators do to prepare for combat and improve their readiness,&nbsp;and has secured investments to make necessary improvements. In 2018,&nbsp; Boozman authored language &nbsp;to update the Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) runway. He has continued to strengthen the LRAFB&rsquo;s mission by securing a new C-130J flight training unit at the&nbsp; 189 th &nbsp;Airlift Wing &nbsp;of the Arkansas Air National Guard at LRAFB and funding for $47 million&nbsp;for a&nbsp; C-130H/J Fuselage Trainer facility &nbsp;at the base. Boozman helped secure a cybersecurity mission at LRAFB to combat&nbsp;the&nbsp;growing cyber threat&nbsp;we face,&nbsp;making it a leader in the&nbsp; development of cyber capabilities &nbsp;to enhance the Air Force&rsquo;s&nbsp;operations to protect information and defend against vulnerabilities that could compromise our national security.&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;has consistently&nbsp;championed the unique capabilities and assets of Fort Smith to support&nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;air superiority. In June 2021&nbsp; Ebbing Air National Guard Base &nbsp;was selected to house&nbsp;the Foreign Military Sales F-35 Squadron and the Singapore Air Force F-16 Squadron&nbsp;following concerted efforts by Senator Boozman and the Arkansas Congressional Delegation along with state and community leaders to demonstrate the region&rsquo;s suitability for hosting ","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Senator Boozman's National Security Accomplishments","detail":"Senator Boozman is committed to &nbsp; making critical investments to defend our country against evolving threats posed by adversaries like China and Russia, modernizing the military and providing servicemembers with the tools and resources they need to successfully carry-out their missions. He has worked to strengthen Arkansas&rsquo;s role in national&nbsp;defense. As a co-chair of the Senate Air Force Caucus, Boozman works to ensure the Air Force has the&nbsp; resources and the tools &nbsp;it needs to meet evolving challenges. He&rsquo;s seen first-hand the &nbsp;rigorous training &nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s aviators do to prepare for combat and improve their readiness,&nbsp;and has secured investments to make necessary improvements. In 2018,&nbsp; Boozman authored language &nbsp;to update the Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) runway. He has continued to strengthen the LRAFB&rsquo;s mission by securing a new C-130J flight training unit at the&nbsp; 189 th &nbsp;Airlift Wing &nbsp;of the Arkansas Air National Guard at LRAFB and funding for $47 million&nbsp;for a&nbsp; C-130H/J Fuselage Trainer facility &nbsp;at the base. Boozman helped secure a cybersecurity mission at LRAFB to combat&nbsp;the&nbsp;growing cyber threat&nbsp;we face,&nbsp;making it a leader in the&nbsp; development of cyber capabilities &nbsp;to enhance the Air Force&rsquo;s&nbsp;operations to protect information and defend against vulnerabilities that could compromise our national security.&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;has consistently&nbsp;championed the unique capabilities and assets of Fort Smith to support&nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;air superiority. In June 2021&nbsp; Ebbing Air National Guard Base &nbsp;was selected to house&nbsp;the Foreign Military Sales F-35 Squadron and the Singapore Air Force F-16 Squadron&nbsp;following concerted efforts by Senator Boozman and the Arkansas Congressional Delegation along with state and community leaders to demonstrate the region&rsquo;s suitability for hosting ","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"Senator Boozman's National Security Accomplishments","detail":"Senator Boozman is committed to &nbsp; making critical investments to defend our country against evolving threats posed by adversaries like China and Russia, modernizing the military and providing servicemembers with the tools and resources they need to successfully carry-out their missions. He has worked to strengthen Arkansas&rsquo;s role in national&nbsp;defense. As a co-chair of the Senate Air Force Caucus, Boozman works to ensure the Air Force has the&nbsp; resources and the tools &nbsp;it needs to meet evolving challenges. He&rsquo;s seen first-hand the &nbsp;rigorous training &nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s aviators do to prepare for combat and improve their readiness,&nbsp;and has secured investments to make necessary improvements. In 2018,&nbsp; Boozman authored language &nbsp;to update the Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) runway. He has continued to strengthen the LRAFB&rsquo;s mission by securing a new C-130J flight training unit at the&nbsp; 189 th &nbsp;Airlift Wing &nbsp;of the Arkansas Air National Guard at LRAFB and funding for $47 million&nbsp;for a&nbsp; C-130H/J Fuselage Trainer facility &nbsp;at the base. Boozman helped secure a cybersecurity mission at LRAFB to combat&nbsp;the&nbsp;growing cyber threat&nbsp;we face,&nbsp;making it a leader in the&nbsp; development of cyber capabilities &nbsp;to enhance the Air Force&rsquo;s&nbsp;operations to protect information and defend against vulnerabilities that could compromise our national security.&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;has consistently&nbsp;championed the unique capabilities and assets of Fort Smith to support&nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;air superiority. In June 2021&nbsp; Ebbing Air National Guard Base &nbsp;was selected to house&nbsp;the Foreign Military Sales F-35 Squadron and the Singapore Air Force F-16 Squadron&nbsp;following concerted efforts by Senator Boozman and the Arkansas Congressional Delegation along with state and community leaders to demonstrate the region&rsquo;s suitability for hosting ","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Senator Boozman's National Security Accomplishments","detail":"Senator Boozman is committed to &nbsp; making critical investments to defend our country against evolving threats posed by adversaries like China and Russia, modernizing the military and providing servicemembers with the tools and resources they need to successfully carry-out their missions. He has worked to strengthen Arkansas&rsquo;s role in national&nbsp;defense. As a co-chair of the Senate Air Force Caucus, Boozman works to ensure the Air Force has the&nbsp; resources and the tools &nbsp;it needs to meet evolving challenges. He&rsquo;s seen first-hand the &nbsp;rigorous training &nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s aviators do to prepare for combat and improve their readiness,&nbsp;and has secured investments to make necessary improvements. In 2018,&nbsp; Boozman authored language &nbsp;to update the Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) runway. He has continued to strengthen the LRAFB&rsquo;s mission by securing a new C-130J flight training unit at the&nbsp; 189 th &nbsp;Airlift Wing &nbsp;of the Arkansas Air National Guard at LRAFB and funding for $47 million&nbsp;for a&nbsp; C-130H/J Fuselage Trainer facility &nbsp;at the base. Boozman helped secure a cybersecurity mission at LRAFB to combat&nbsp;the&nbsp;growing cyber threat&nbsp;we face,&nbsp;making it a leader in the&nbsp; development of cyber capabilities &nbsp;to enhance the Air Force&rsquo;s&nbsp;operations to protect information and defend against vulnerabilities that could compromise our national security.&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;has consistently&nbsp;championed the unique capabilities and assets of Fort Smith to support&nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;air superiority. In June 2021&nbsp; Ebbing Air National Guard Base &nbsp;was selected to house&nbsp;the Foreign Military Sales F-35 Squadron and the Singapore Air Force F-16 Squadron&nbsp;following concerted efforts by Senator Boozman and the Arkansas Congressional Delegation along with state and community leaders to demonstrate the region&rsquo;s suitability for hosting ","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Senator Boozman's National Security Accomplishments","detail":"Senator Boozman is committed to &nbsp; making critical investments to defend our country against evolving threats posed by adversaries like China and Russia, modernizing the military and providing servicemembers with the tools and resources they need to successfully carry-out their missions. He has worked to strengthen Arkansas&rsquo;s role in national&nbsp;defense. As a co-chair of the Senate Air Force Caucus, Boozman works to ensure the Air Force has the&nbsp; resources and the tools &nbsp;it needs to meet evolving challenges. He&rsquo;s seen first-hand the &nbsp;rigorous training &nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s aviators do to prepare for combat and improve their readiness,&nbsp;and has secured investments to make necessary improvements. In 2018,&nbsp; Boozman authored language &nbsp;to update the Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) runway. He has continued to strengthen the LRAFB&rsquo;s mission by securing a new C-130J flight training unit at the&nbsp; 189 th &nbsp;Airlift Wing &nbsp;of the Arkansas Air National Guard at LRAFB and funding for $47 million&nbsp;for a&nbsp; C-130H/J Fuselage Trainer facility &nbsp;at the base. Boozman helped secure a cybersecurity mission at LRAFB to combat&nbsp;the&nbsp;growing cyber threat&nbsp;we face,&nbsp;making it a leader in the&nbsp; development of cyber capabilities &nbsp;to enhance the Air Force&rsquo;s&nbsp;operations to protect information and defend against vulnerabilities that could compromise our national security.&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;has consistently&nbsp;championed the unique capabilities and assets of Fort Smith to support&nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;air superiority. In June 2021&nbsp; Ebbing Air National Guard Base &nbsp;was selected to house&nbsp;the Foreign Military Sales F-35 Squadron and the Singapore Air Force F-16 Squadron&nbsp;following concerted efforts by Senator Boozman and the Arkansas Congressional Delegation along with state and community leaders to demonstrate the region&rsquo;s suitability for hosting ","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Senator Boozman's National Security Accomplishments","detail":"Senator Boozman is committed to &nbsp; making critical investments to defend our country against evolving threats posed by adversaries like China and Russia, modernizing the military and providing servicemembers with the tools and resources they need to successfully carry-out their missions. He has worked to strengthen Arkansas&rsquo;s role in national&nbsp;defense. As a co-chair of the Senate Air Force Caucus, Boozman works to ensure the Air Force has the&nbsp; resources and the tools &nbsp;it needs to meet evolving challenges. He&rsquo;s seen first-hand the &nbsp;rigorous training &nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s aviators do to prepare for combat and improve their readiness,&nbsp;and has secured investments to make necessary improvements. In 2018,&nbsp; Boozman authored language &nbsp;to update the Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB) runway. He has continued to strengthen the LRAFB&rsquo;s mission by securing a new C-130J flight training unit at the&nbsp; 189 th &nbsp;Airlift Wing &nbsp;of the Arkansas Air National Guard at LRAFB and funding for $47 million&nbsp;for a&nbsp; C-130H/J Fuselage Trainer facility &nbsp;at the base. Boozman helped secure a cybersecurity mission at LRAFB to combat&nbsp;the&nbsp;growing cyber threat&nbsp;we face,&nbsp;making it a leader in the&nbsp; development of cyber capabilities &nbsp;to enhance the Air Force&rsquo;s&nbsp;operations to protect information and defend against vulnerabilities that could compromise our national security.&nbsp; The senator&nbsp;has consistently&nbsp;championed the unique capabilities and assets of Fort Smith to support&nbsp;our nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;air superiority. In June 2021&nbsp; Ebbing Air National Guard Base &nbsp;was selected to house&nbsp;the Foreign Military Sales F-35 Squadron and the Singapore Air Force F-16 Squadron&nbsp;following concerted efforts by Senator Boozman and the Arkansas Congressional Delegation along with state and community leaders to demonstrate the region&rsquo;s suitability for hosting ","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman Holds Hearing Examining FY27 Budget Request for Military Construction and Family Housing Boozman Recognized for Military Family Advocacy Senate-Passed Funding Bills Advance Boozman Priorities and Investments in Arkansas Boozman, Cotton Join Attorney General Tim Griffin to Host FBI Director and Army Corps of Engineers Civilian Leader in Arkansas Boozman Commends Passage of National Security Bill Page 1 of 63 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman Holds Hearing Examining FY27 Budget Request for Military Construction and Family Housing Boozman Recognized for Military Family Advocacy Senate-Passed Funding Bills Advance Boozman Priorities and Investments in Arkansas Boozman, Cotton Join Attorney General Tim Griffin to Host FBI Director and Army Corps of Engineers Civilian Leader in Arkansas Boozman Commends Passage of National Security Bill Page 1 of 63 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Additional Reading","detail":"Title Boozman Holds Hearing Examining FY27 Budget Request for Military Construction and Family Housing Boozman Recognized for Military Family Advocacy Senate-Passed Funding Bills Advance Boozman Priorities and Investments in Arkansas Boozman, Cotton Join Attorney General Tim Griffin to Host FBI Director and Army Corps of Engineers Civilian Leader in Arkansas Boozman Commends Passage of National Security Bill Page 1 of 63 Jump to page Last 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 &laquo; First &lt; Prev Next &gt; Last &raquo;","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/national-security_1","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Results","detail":"Agriculture Energy Foreign Policy Health Care Reform Immigration Reform & Border Security Infrastructure Jobs and the Economy National Security Standing up for Arkansans Tax Reform Veterans Affairs","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Related Links","detail":"Agriculture Energy & Conservation Foreign Policy Health Care Immigration Reform & Border Security Infrastructure Jobs and the Economy National Security Standing up for Arkansans Veterans Affairs","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Latest Updates","detail":"Strengthening Drug Take Back Efforts to Protect Arkansas Communities Boozman Encouraged with Progress on VA Electronic Health Records Rollout, Urges Continued Prioritization of Key Suicide Prevention Effort Boozman Holds Hearing Examining FY27 Budget Request for Department of Veterans Affairs Boozman, Murray Lead Push to Designate April as Month of the Military Child","source_url":"https://www.boozman.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on final Senate passage of the GENIUS Act (S.1582), establishing the first federal stablecoin regulatory framework in the United States (Bill: s1582-119)","detail":"The GENIUS Act (S.1582) — Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act — was passed by the Senate 66-32 on May 19, 2025. It establishes a federal framework for payment stablecoins, requiring issuers to maintain 1:1 reserves and obtain federal or state approval. This was the first major crypto legislation to pass the Senate. Vote recorded via Senate roll call vote #318.","source_url":"https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00318.xml","source_date":"2025-05-19"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on Senate passage of HJ Res 25, repealing the IRS DeFi broker reporting rule — signed into law (Bill: hjres25-119)","detail":"H.J.Res.25 (Congressional Review Act) was signed into law, repealing the IRS rule requiring DeFi protocols to report users' crypto transactions as \"brokers.\" Passed the House 286-X on March 11, 2025 with bipartisan support. This was one of the first crypto-friendly laws enacted in the 119th Congress. Vote recorded via House roll call.","source_url":"https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00150.xml","source_date":"2025-03-11"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on SJ Res 3, repealing SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 which blocked banks from providing crypto custody services (Bill: sjres3-119)","detail":"S.J.Res.3 (Congressional Review Act) passed Congress to repeal SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 121, which had required banks to list customer crypto holdings as liabilities — effectively blocking major financial institutions from providing crypto custody services.","source_url":"https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00101.xml","source_date":"2025-03-11"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on SJ Res 28, repealing the CFPB digital payment app oversight rule — covering crypto wallets and payment apps (Bill: sjres28-119)","detail":"S.J.Res.28 disapproves the CFPB rule that would have regulated crypto wallets and digital payment apps under the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.","source_url":"https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00106.xml","source_date":"2025-02-12"}],"committees":[{"committee_name":"Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry","role":"Chairman","chamber":"senate"},{"committee_name":"Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee","role":"Ex Officio","chamber":"senate"},{"committee_name":"Senate Appropriations","role":"Member","chamber":"senate"},{"committee_name":"Senate Environment and Public Works","role":"Member","chamber":"senate"},{"committee_name":"Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee","role":"Member","chamber":"senate"},{"committee_name":"Senate Rules and Administration","role":"Member","chamber":"senate"},{"committee_name":"Senate Veterans Affairs","role":"Member","chamber":"senate"},{"committee_name":"Joint Security and Cooperation in Europe","role":"Member","chamber":"joint"}],"finance":[],"vote_count":65,"vote_summary":[{"vote":"Nay","count":35},{"vote":"Yea","count":30}],"vote_topics":[{"topic":"Economy","count":17},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","count":13},{"topic":"Immigration","count":10},{"topic":"Procedural","count":6},{"topic":"National Security","count":3},{"topic":"Housing","count":3},{"topic":"Foreign Policy","count":3},{"topic":"Climate","count":3},{"topic":"Taxes","count":1},{"topic":"Healthcare","count":1}],"recent_votes":[{"bill_id":"pn8593-119","bill_title":"Confirmation: Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe","vote":"Yea","vote_date":"2026-06-23","chamber":"senate","topic":null,"source_url":"https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00183.xml"},{"bill_id":"hconres86-119","bill_title":"H. 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