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John Nichols Boozman is an American politician and optometrist currently serving as the junior United States senator from Arkansas, a position he has held since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Boozman has focused on various issues including agriculture, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his tenure in the Senate. He has been an advocate for policies that support the agricultural community, often emphasizing the importance of collaboration between government and local farmers.
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 677, S. 3367. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 666, S. 3085. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 424, S. 2200. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 3777, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A…
I ask unanimous consent that the Banking Committee be discharged and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 1235. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk…
I know of no further debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass? The bill (H.R. 1235) was passed.
today I wish to recognize and highlight the significant contributions of Megan Parrott, my 2018 Air Force fellow. SMSgt Megan Parrott began her fellowship in my office in January and immediately became an invaluable member of my staff. Her…
I rise today to applaud my colleagues for coming together in a bipartisan fashion to pass the farm bill conference report. There is much to be excited about in the final version of this 5-year reauthorization. First and foremost, the farm…
today I wish to recognize and congratulate Sarah Hartley, a member of my staff who has served the people of Arkansas over the last 20 years and who will retire later this month. Sarah first began her congressional career in 1998 working…
the Global War on Terror that started 17 years ago continues. Today we formally call the missions undertaken in the War on Terror Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve. Brave American troops continue selflessly…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Honoring Our Armed Forces Sergeant First Class Eric Emond
I rise today to recognize the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Class of 2019 inductees and celebrate their contributions to our State, country, and literally the world. Founded in 1992 by Charles Stewart and Patricia Goodwin to recognize the…
I thank you and our Ranking Member for your hard work in making it possible where we get to vote on this major infrastructure package.
I want to thank Chairman Barrasso, Ranking Member Carper, and Senators Inhofe and Cardin for all their hard work to advance the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to the Senate floor so we can make the much needed improvements to…
We have seen reports detailing challenges veterans face when using the GI Bill.
September is National Rice Month. In Arkansas, this is certainly reason to celebrate. My home State has the proud distinction of being the Nation's leader in rice production, producing about half of the U.S. rice crop in America. Arkansas…
the opioid epidemic is a national crisis. It has destroyed lives, torn apart families, and strained community resources. Since the year 2000, more than 300,000 people in the United States have died from opioid overdoses. Congress is…
It is all about trying to provide some certainty to our farm community that is struggling so, so very much.
I think I can speak for the Committee that we will help you any way we can in that regard.
sometime soon the Senate will be voting on the first fiscal year 2019 appropriations minibus. It has been a long time since we have brought conferenced bills to the floor, and I am pleased that the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs…
We need bilateral trade agreements or let us get back into--let us reopen the discussions with TPP.
It is a brilliant idea from my colleague and friend, Congressman Bruce Westerman.
I rise to pay tribute to our Nation's Purple Heart recipients. The Purple Heart is one of the most recognizable medals of our Armed Forces. The military decoration, a heart-shaped medal featuring a bust of George Washington and his coat of…
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