Speeches and Floor Statements
  • Honoring Judge John Scott As An Angel in Adoption
    Sep 29, 2010  - Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Judge John Scott for his outstanding advocacy of adoption. He is a selfless crusader for children who need a loving home, helping the dream of a family become a reality. Since becoming 19th West Judicial District Circuit Judge in 2001, Judge Scott has heard ... More
  • Recognizing the Sacrifice of our Navy SEALs and the Injustice Currently Occurring
    Dec 14, 2009  - Congressman Boozman recently signed onto a letter to Secretary of Defense, Robert Gates, asking for a review of the handling of three Navy SEALS who are facing court martial proceedings after allegations by a terrorist they captured earlier this year. The Congressman brought his concerns about this ... More
  • Food Banks and Front Line Charities: Unprecedented Demand and Unmet Needs
    Nov 19, 2009  - Congressman Boozman testified before a joint hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee. Committee members are hearing the effects of the economic downturn and increased unemployment on the demand for hunger-relief assistance at food banks and other charities. The following is testimony given by ... More
  • Boozman Expresses Support for Immigration Enforcement Program
    Oct 15, 2009  - U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) announced his support for 287(g), the immigration enforcement program utilized in Northwest Arkansas. In a speech on House Floor Thursday, Boozman detailed the impact the program is having in Arkansas and nationwide and explained why he signed onto a letter t... More
  • Boozman Congratulates Clarksville Police Chief Greg Donaldson
    Sep 29, 2009  - Congressman Boozman recognized the accomplishment of Clarksville Police Chief Greg Donaldson in the Congressional Record, the official proceedings of Congress. The following are remarks Boozman contributed to the Extension of Remarks: Madam Speaker I would like to congratulate Clarksville Police ... More
  • Boozman Supports Insurance Benefits for Veterans
    Jul 27, 2009  - U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement in the Congressional Record in support of veterans legislation that passed the House of Representatives on July 27, 2009: Madame Speaker, I rise before you today to express my support for several veterans’ bills that are on to... More
  • Boozman Opposes Job-killing Cap and Trade Legislation
    Jul 20, 2009  - Congressman Boozman voted against the job-killing cap-and-trade bill in June. Residents of the Third District are concerned about the increased costs they will have to pay. The Congressman brought their concerns to the House floor in this speech: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the floor my... More
  • Boozman delivers speech showing importance of patient-centered health care reform
    Jul 16, 2009  - Congressman Boozman believes America needs helath care reform. Patients and doctors need to be in charge of health decisions, not Washington bureaucrats. The following is a speech Boozman delivered on the House floor: Mr. Speaker, I share the views of my constituents of the Third District of Arka... More
  • Boozman Congratulates Van Buren Teacher on 45 Years of Service
    Jul 14, 2009  - Congressman Boozman congratulated Susan Lewis on 45 years of educational service on the House floor. Lewis retired after the 2008-2009 school year from 30 years of teaching at Van Buren's Coleman Junior High. The following is the speech Boozman gave recoginizing Ms. Lewis' committment to students: ... More
  • Boozman Honors Allbritton Communications for its generous contribution to the University of Arkansas
    Jul 13, 2009  - Allbritton Communications, the parent company of Little Rock's ABC Affiliate, KATV, recently announced it is donating archived footage of historical Arkansas events collected over the past 50 years to the University of Arkansas' David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History. Co... More