Boozman, John

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● R · SEN · Arkansas Chair · Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

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✓ VALIDATED Hearings to examine advancing the mission, focusing on evaluating the future of VA research. Jul 22, 2026

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Boozman, John. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, very much, and Ranking Member Blumenthal for holding the hearing today. And we appreciate our witnesses for being here. VA research has transformed care for veterans while advancing medicine for all Americans. while advancing medicine for all Americans. As health care contin...

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Business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, "Agricultural Act of 2026".

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Aug 06, 2026·9:30 AM

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● SPOKEHearings to examine advancing the mission, focusing on evaluating the future of VA research.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Jul 22, 2026·4:00 PM ·1h 43m ·13 speakers

Boozman, John "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, very much, and Ranking Member Blumenthal for holding the hearing today. And we appreciate our witnesses for being here. VA research has transformed care for veterans while advancing medicine for all Americans. while advancing medicine for all Americans. As health care contin..."

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Business meeting to consider the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife, Department of the Interior.

Environment and Public Works Committee

Jul 22, 2026·2:00 PM ·53m ·14 speakers

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● SPOKEHearings to examine a review of the President's supplemental funding request of June 24, 2026.

Appropriations Committee

Jul 21, 2026·2:30 PM ·3h 44m ·36 speakers

Boozman, John "Thank you, Madam Chair, very much, and thank all of you all for your service to our country and our national security. And I think it's easy for the public to understand how you, Mr. Hagseth, or, you know, your contribution and the position you're in in general, Kay, and the position you're in, but ..."

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Business meeting to consider S.4949, to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife.

Environment and Public Works Committee

Jul 15, 2026·10:00 AM

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● SPOKEHearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for fiscal year 2027 for the Supreme Court of the United States.

Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee

Jul 14, 2026·2:00 PM ·2h 3m ·18 speakers

Boozman, John "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you all for being here. We appreciate your service and sacrifice, not only you but your families. These are certainly family endeavors, and again, we really do appreciate that. I had the opportunity to chair this committee several years ago, and during that time, i..."

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Business meeting to markup Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027; and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2027.

Appropriations Committee

Jun 25, 2026·6:00 AM

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Hearings to examine a pending nomination.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Jun 24, 2026·12:00 PM

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Hearings to examine the nomination of Kevin Lilly, of Texas, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife.

Environment and Public Works Committee

Jun 24, 2026·10:00 AM ·1h 16m ·8 speakers

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● SPOKEAn oversight hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Jun 10, 2026·10:00 AM ·2h 53m ·17 speakers

Boozman, John "Good morning and welcome. It's my privilege to call this hearing to order as we examine the work of the United States Department of Agriculture and how we can best support our nation's farmers, ranchers, and foresters, as well as strengthen rural America. I welcome our witness, the Honorable Brooke ..."