U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Arkansas
Cotton Statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton Statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day:
"This year's Holocaust Remembrance Day is especially somber. Right now, Israel is waging a war against terrorists who deny its right to exist and perpetrated the worst massacre of Jews since World War II. Here in America, college campuses are
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Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Overhaul Workforce Education
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Overhaul Workforce Education
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the American Workforce Act, legislation that would overhaul workforce education. Funding from the bill--paid for in part by taxing wealthy private college endowments--would provide training vouchers to pay for education programs designed by employers.
Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) is co-spon
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Cotton, Colleagues: No Student Loan Bailouts for Campus Criminals
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton, Colleagues: No Student Loan Bailouts for Campus Criminals
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act, legislation preventing any pro-Hamas protestor on college campuses convicted of a crime from having their student loans forgiven. The bill comes after widespread, anti-Semitic protests continue to spread on college campuses across the United States.
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Crapo, Risch, Colleagues: No Student Loan Bailouts for Campus Criminals
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) joined Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) to introduce the No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act, legislation preventing any pro-Hamas protestor on college campuses convicted of a crime from having their student loans forgiven. The bill comes after widespread, antisemitic protests continue to spread on college campuses across the United States.
"This legislation sends a str
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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Westerman Blasts Biden Antiquities Act Abuses, Blatant Disregard for Local Communities
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on May 2, 2024:
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Today, President Joe Biden formally announced the expansion of two new national monuments, adding nearly 120,000 acres to the millions of acres of federal land already locked up by abuses of the Antiquities Act of 1906. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"Pr
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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Westerman: Committee Advances Solutions for Territorial Autonomy, Conservation & Restoration
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on May 7, 2024:
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Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources held a full committee markup and favorably reported three bills. Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"The three bills we're advancing today demonstrate the wide variety of legislative priorities we work on in this committee. From conservi
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House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Westerman: Republicans Demand Information on Relocation & Reintroduction of Grizzly Bear
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 3, 2024:
Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) led a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Martha Williams and National Park Service (NPS) Director Charles Sams, seeking additional information regarding the translocation of grizzly bears in the state of Washington and how this issue impacts
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House Passes Historic Legislation Defending Domestic Mineral Production
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024:
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2925, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, which will reaffirm decades of mining law and precedent and provide certainty for America's mineral producers. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response:
"With the passage of t
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In Advance of Hearing Next Week, Committee Continues Investigation Into CEQ 30x30 Initiative Funding
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024:
This week, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) sent a letter to Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Brenda Mallory, seeking further information on the use of 30x30 initiative funds. The letter comes after CEQ failed to c
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Members Voice Concerns Over BIA, IHS, OIA Bloated Budget Requests
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024:
Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee held an oversight hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2025 budget request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service and Office of Insular Affairs. Subcommittee Chairman Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following statement in response:
"The President's bud
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REP. HILL DELIVERS REMARKS AT DAISY BATES STATUE UNVEILING IN U.S. CAPITOL
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
Rep. French Hill (AR-02) today delivered remarks at Daisy Bates' statue unveiling in the U.S. Capitol. Daisy Bates was an Arkansan and courageous civil rights leader whose statue now stands proudly in the halls of our Capitol. Her resolute image will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought tirelessly for equality.
Rep. Hill's remarks as delivered:
Good afternoon and thank you all
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Rep. Williams, Sen. Cotton Lead No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-New York, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024:
Today, Congressman Brandon Williams (NY-22) announced the introduction of the No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act, in light of nationwide, anti-Israel protests across college campuses.
This bill, introduced in conjunction with legislation led in the Senate by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), would prohibit individuals convicted of a crime committed over the course of protests at colleges
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Sen. Boozman Applauds Congressional Youth Cabinet Participants
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024:
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) applauded members of his Congressional Youth Cabinet following their legislative proposal presentations on Friday, May 3 at the Arkansas State Capitol.
More than 70 high school juniors shared their ideas with the senator regarding topics they selected and researched throughout the school year. In addition to policy suggestions, the students were encouraged to d
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Sen. Boozman Column: Investments in Arkansas Treatment Courts Save Lives
WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column on May 6, 2024:
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Arkansans advocating for issues important to them regularly come to Washington to participate in Hill Day, a time to meet with their senators and representatives and encourage them to support their policy goals. The message I share with the groups meeting with Members of Congress is to personalize their visits with stories about how rules and regulations impact their operations and cust
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Sen. Boozman Issues Opening Statement in Hearing Examining FY25 Department of Veterans Affairs Budget Request
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee held a hearing examining the fiscal year 2025 budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) delivered the following opening statement as prepared for delivery:
Thank you, Madam Chair. Mr. Secretary, good morning and thank you for coming today to dis
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Sen. Boozman Joins Sen. Johnson, All GOP Senators in Calling on Pres. Biden to Reject 'Unacceptable' WHO Agreements
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), along with every other Senate Republican, joined Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) in calling for the Biden administration to withdraw its support for two international agreements being considered at this month's World Health Assembly (WHA) that would grant greater authority to the dysfunctional World Health Organization (WHO) and potentially weaken United States sovereignty.
"Some
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Sen. Boozman Reminds Arkansas Veterans of Services Available Through Senate Office
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
In recognition of National Military Appreciation Month, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is reminding Arkansas veterans of the services his office provides to help obtain records of military service for national cemetery burials, service medals and other benefits veterans and their families have earned, all free of charge.
Annually, the top issues Arkansans seek assistance from Boozman's office with are vete
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Sens. Boozman, Cotton Applaud Senate Confirmation of Gary Grimes to Serve as U.S. Marshal
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded Senate confirmation of Gary Grimes to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas.
"Gary Grimes has dedicated his career to public safety. I am confident he will continue to serve Arkansas with the same honor and distinction he has demonstrated as a law enforcement officer. I congratulate Gary on his new role as U.S. Marshal," B
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Sens. Boozman, Cotton Pay Tribute to Former Sen. David Pryor
WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) spoke on the Senate floor honoring the life of former Arkansas Governor and U.S. Senator David Pryor.
"Every interaction with David Pryor conveyed that he cared and that he wanted to help. That posture certainly worked to his advantage over decades in public life," Boozman said. "Senator Pryor leaves behind a legacy of public service rich with accomplis
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Sens. Boozman, Ernst, Colleagues Demand Biden Stop Plan to Welcome Gazan Refugees
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
Following reports that the Biden administration is planning to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States, U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) led 33 of their colleagues in demanding the president suspend the proposal, citing concerns of potential terrorist ties, and instead focus his efforts on returning Americans held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
"Your administration's reported plan to
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Sens. Boozman, Tim Scott Introduce Resolution Condemning Campus Anitsemitism
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced a resolution to condemn the recent explosion of antisemitism on U.S. college campuses, call out university presidents who have enabled and refused to take action against this antisemitism and urge the Biden Department of Education to take necessary actions to ensure that colleges and universities are complying with Title VI of the Civil Rights
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Womack, Fellow Appropriators, State and Federal Officials Survey Key Bridge and Port Recovery Response
WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (R-AR) and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) led a bipartisan delegation of House Appropriators to the Francis Scott Key Bridge to receive an update on the recovery of the channel, efforts to restore the Port of Baltimore, and plans to rebuild the bridge. The trip was hosted by Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D
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