Press Releases

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined The Hill for a panel discussion on the future of supporting American families. Alongside Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and The Hill Contributing Editor Kathleen Koch, Boozman discussed his bipartisan More Paid Leave for More Americans Act that would address gaps in access to paid leave by giving states and employers a flexible framework to establish paid leave programs and collaborate on administrative challenges. On why he is excited about the legislation and its features: “The world is totally different than it was even a few years

For years, Arkansas farmers, ranchers and producers have been calling for a modernized Farm Bill. Economic conditions have changed dramatically since the last bill was signed into law in 2018. That’s why Congress, led by Republicans on the agriculture committees in the House and Senate, made critical enhancements to farm programs in the Working Families Tax Cuts. The historic improvements to the farm safety net better protect against economic uncertainty and market volatility to ensure the next generation can continue to farm. We increased investments in farm programs, crop insurance, trade, r

Millers Creek, KY— U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) announced that the Millers Creek Fire Rescue has been awarded $160,180 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to replace critical breathing equipment used by firefighters responding to emergencies. The funding will allow the Rescue to purchase 16 new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) packs, replacing all of its current packs. Firefighters rely on SCBA equipment to provide breathable air while operating inside burning buildings and other hazardous environments. The grant wil