Videos

Boozman Highlights NCTR with EPA Nominees

Jun 12 2015

In a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing considering the nominations of individuals for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) positions, Senator Boozman asked Thomas Burke who is nominated to be Assistant Administrator of the Office of Research and Development of the EPA about collaboration with the National Center for Toxicological Research. This facility is located in Jefferson, Arkansas near Pine Bluff.

Boozman also asked Burke if he would commit to work with members of Congress for commonsense reforms to strengthen the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). In February, Boozman and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act to improve confidence in the fairness and transparency of EPA regulations and rulemaking.

Flag Education

Jun 11 2015

My staff presents a program to Arkansas elementary students about the importance of the American and Arkansas flags and what the symbols on these patriotic symbols represent. During the 2014-2015 school year my staff was in more than 50 classrooms around the state. This is a presentation before third, fourth and fifth grade students at Stuttgart's St. John's Lutheran.

EPW Subcommittee Considers Boozman's Science Advisory Board Act of 2015

May 20 2015

Senator Boozman read this joint opening statement in a Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee hearing on “Oversight of Scientific Advisory Panels and Processes at the Environmental Protection Agency.” The subcommittee was considering S. 543, the Science Advisory Board Act of 2015 introduced by Boozman and Senator Joe Manchin.

Operation Reboot

May 13 2015

Senator Boozman visited Operation Reboot, a Rogers-based organization that donates household furnishings to veterans transitioning to housing. 

Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce Meets with Boozman

Apr 24 2015

For 56 years members of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce have come to Washington, DC to talk with members of the Arkansas Congressional Delegation. Boozman met with members during their annual fly-in on Wednesday, April 22.

Boozman Welcomes Arkansan Scott Ford to Testify Before Senate

Mar 27 2015

Sen. Boozman, a member of the State, Foreign Operations Subcommittee, participated in the hearing: Diplomacy, Development & National Security and welcomed Little Rock resident Scott Ford, CEO of Westrock Group, LLC before the committee. Ford testified because he is active in international development from a private sector standpoint and has had much success. As he points out in his testimony "we estimate that the sum total of our coffee activities in Rwanda alone, over the past six years, put upwards of $100 million directly into the pockets of small-holder coffee farmers."

Golden Triangle Economic Development Council Meets with Boozman

Mar 26 2015

Members of the Golden Triangle Economic Development Council, a regional partnership that supports economic growth and development in South Arkansas, updated Senator John Boozman on the economic improvements and needs of South Arkansas.

Representatives encouraged the senator to support efforts to continue to improve the economy and strengthen and protect the industries and jobs in the region.

FSGG Subcommittee Reviews Federal Judiciary Budget Request

Mar 24 2015

Senator Boozman is the chairman of the Financial Services and General Government Committee on Appropriations. Committee members heard testimony to review the budget request of the Federal Judiciary. This is Boozman's opening statement.
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