Dr. Boozman's Check-up
Arkansas children struggling with hunger during this public health crisis will be getting additional support now that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Arkansas’s operational plan for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program.
Created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the program provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals who have been unable to benefit from these programs while closures are in place.
Created by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the program provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals who have been unable to benefit from these programs while closures are in place.
Coronavirus Update for Veterans
Apr 23 2020
Learn about the aggressive steps the Department of Veterans Affairs has taken to respond to the coronavirus crisis.
Details about the Paycheck Protection Program and how it's aiding Arkansas Small Businesses.
Keeping the Shelves Stocked
Apr 07 2020
Our agriculture community, trucking industry and grocers are doing incredible work to ensure that food and critical supplies remain in stock. This moment is presenting an enormous challenge, but they are rising to the occasion. Learn about how we can help do our part to help ease the stress they are under, which in turn, ensures that our neighbors in the community can get the food and supplies they need as well.
Protect Yourself Against Coronavirus Scams
Mar 31 2020
Scammers and con artists are preying on fears Americans have related to coronavirus, using this crisis to steal money and sensitive information. Learn how to protect yourself from them.
Frequently Asked Questions and Myths about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Mar 30 2020
This document lays out answers to some frequently asked questions about the CARES Act as well information to dispel some of the myths associated with the expansive legislation.
It can be hard to keep up with the rapidly shifting news regarding the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as cases continue to grow in Arkansas, the United States and around the globe. In an effort to keep constituents informed, I have put together a detailed clearinghouse that is regularly updated. Please visit https://www.boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=coronavirus to access it.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Resources
Mar 05 2020
Americans are understandably on edge as more cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) appear in the U.S. and the death toll continues to rise around the globe. My colleagues and I understand this anxiety, and have come together to step up efforts to prevent the spread of the disease, treat those infected and support research to find a vaccine. However, it is important to maintain perspective as we address COVID-19, as misinformation will only create more panic over what is already an emergency situation.
Congress Stands with People of Hong Kong
Nov 22 2019
Hong Kong, a bustling international business hub and one of the world’s most significant commercial ports, is often wrongly assumed to be under the full control of the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Less than 25 years ago, Hong Kong was still a British colony. It was handed back to China under a policy known as “one country, two systems”—which suggests that while there is only one China, Hong Kong would retain its own economic and administrative systems. The arrangement allows for Hong Kong to function as a separate entity while the rest of mainland China is governed by the communist system administered by Beijing.
As a result, the citizens of Hong Kong enjoy many liberties denied to those of mainland China. For instance, citizens of Hong Kong have the right to assemble, the right to unfettered access to the internet and freedom of speech.
Those rights appear to be slipping away.
Less than 25 years ago, Hong Kong was still a British colony. It was handed back to China under a policy known as “one country, two systems”—which suggests that while there is only one China, Hong Kong would retain its own economic and administrative systems. The arrangement allows for Hong Kong to function as a separate entity while the rest of mainland China is governed by the communist system administered by Beijing.
As a result, the citizens of Hong Kong enjoy many liberties denied to those of mainland China. For instance, citizens of Hong Kong have the right to assemble, the right to unfettered access to the internet and freedom of speech.
Those rights appear to be slipping away.
Senator Boozman's Prepared Remarks Honoring the 200th Anniversary of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Nov 21 2019
Mr./Madam President,
Newspapers have played a vital role in our country’s history of public discourse, increasing our knowledge and awareness about what takes place around us.
The stories they print keep us informed, while building a sense of community and regional identity.
Newspapers drive political debates and set the agenda, helping us make sense of the issues impacting our world.
As one of the oldest continuously published newspapers west of the Mississippi, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has been a resource of information that keeps readers connected to community, the state and our nation for 200 years.
Newspapers have played a vital role in our country’s history of public discourse, increasing our knowledge and awareness about what takes place around us.
The stories they print keep us informed, while building a sense of community and regional identity.
Newspapers drive political debates and set the agenda, helping us make sense of the issues impacting our world.
As one of the oldest continuously published newspapers west of the Mississippi, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette has been a resource of information that keeps readers connected to community, the state and our nation for 200 years.