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  • BOOZMAN, JOHN
Experience: Senate: 2011-Present
Home State: Arkansas
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Personal

    Full Name: John N. Boozman
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Cathy; 3 Children
    Birth Date: 12/10/1950
    Birth Place: Shreveport, LA
    Home City: Rogers, AR
    Religion: Baptist

Education

    Graduated, Southern College of Optometry, 1977
    Attended, Pre-Optometry, University of Arkansas, 1969-1973
    Political Experience
    Senator, United States Senate, 2011-present
    Former Member, School Board, Rogers School District
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2001-2011
    Assistant Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2003-2011

Current Legislative Committees

    Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Member
    Appropriations, Member
    Environment and Public Works, Member
    Joint Committee on Printing, Member
    Rules and Administration, Member
    Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Commodities, Markets, Trade and Risk Management, Chair
    Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry and Natural Resources, Member
    Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Chair
    Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, Member
    Subcommittee on Jobs, Rural Economic Growth and Energy Innovation, Member
    Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Food and Agricultural Research, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight, Member
    Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Member
    Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight, Member
    Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Member
    Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Member
    Veterans' Affairs, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, After School Caucus
    Member, Air Force Caucus
    Member, Americans Abroad Caucus
    Member, Caucus for Congressional World Bank Dialogue
    Member, Community College Caucus
    Member, Congressional African Partnership for Economic Empowerment Caucus
    Member, Congressional Arts Caucus
    Member, Congressional Bike Caucus
    Member, Congressional Caucus on US-Turkey Relations and Turkish Americans
    Member, Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine
    Member, Congressional China Caucus
    Member, Congressional Coalition on Adoption
    Member, Congressional Community Pharmacy Coalition
    Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
    Member, Congressional Georgia Caucus
    Member, Congressional Glaucoma Caucus
    Member, Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus
    Member, Congressional Indonesia Caucus
    Member, Congressional Malaria Caucus
    Member, Congressional Mentoring Caucus
    Member, Congressional Missing and Exploited Children’s Caucus
    Member, Congressional Prayer Caucus
    Member, Congressional Pro-Life Caucus
    Member, Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
    Member, Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
    Member, Congressional TRIO Caucus
    Member, Congressional United Kingdom Caucus
    Member, Cystic Fibrosis Caucus
    Member, French Caucus
    Member, Global Health Caucus
    Member, Grand Old Party Doctors Caucus
    Member, Historic Preservation Caucus
    Member, House 4-H Caucus
    Member, House Cancer Caucus
    Member, House Hunger Caucus
    Member, House Manufacturing Caucus
    Member, House Rural Health Care Coalition
    Member, Human Rights Caucus
    Chair, I-49 Caucus
    Member, Immigration Reform Caucus
    Member, Iran Human Rights & Democracy Caucus
    Member, Law Enforcement Caucus
    Member, Manufactured Housing Caucus
    Member, Medical Doctors’ Caucus
    Member, Nuclear Issues Working Group
    Member, Religious Minorities in the Middle East Caucus
    Member, Republican Study Committee
    Member, Second Amendment Task Force
    Member, United Kingdom Caucus
    Member, United States China Working Group
    Member, Values Action Team
    Member, Vision Caucus

Professional Experience

    Optometrist
    Rancher
    Co-Founder, Boozman-Hof Regional Eye Clinic, 1977-2001
    Partner, Boozman-Hof Regional Eye Clinic, 1977-2001

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, American Optometrist Association
    Founder, Arkansas School for the Blind, Low Vision Program
    Member, Lions Club
    Volunteer Optometrist
    Founder, Arkansas World Trade Center, 2007
Total: 4
Sen. Boozman has $872,704 in '16 coffers
07/23/2015
By Sarah D. Wire | NWAonline
Boozman Joins EPW Colleagues to Approve Bill to Rein in EPA Overreach
06/10/2015
John Boozman's Official Personal Website
Boozman Introduces Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act
06/08/2015
John Boozman's Official Personal Website
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Support
6. Vouchers for school choice
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy
Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
Support
11. Support & expand free trade
Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare
Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security
Strongly Support
Total: 131
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
04/25/2017 S.Res.130 A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I. 04/25/2017 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
04/19/2017 S.J.Res.36 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 04/19/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-29.  (All Actions)
04/19/2017 S.J.Res.35 A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 04/19/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-28.  (All Actions)
03/31/2017 S.J.Res.1 A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces who served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield. 03/31/2017 Became Public Law No: 115-18.  (All Actions)
03/29/2017 S.769 Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2017 03/29/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
03/27/2017 S.732 Access Technology Affordability Act of 2017 03/27/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
03/06/2017 S.529 APPROVAL Act 03/06/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
03/02/2017 S.524 Timber Revitalization and Economic Enhancement Act of 2017 03/02/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
02/06/2017 S.313 Children's Consignment Event Recognition Act of 2017 02/06/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
12/07/2016 S.425 Veterans Homeless Programs, Caregiver Services, and Other Improvements Act of 2015 12/07/2016 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 716.  (All Actions)
11/15/2016 S.J.Res.40 A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield. 11/15/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
09/29/2016 S.Res.591 A resolution designating the week of October 9 through October 15, 2016, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients. 09/29/2016 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 S.Res.547 A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American Tree Farm System. 07/14/2016 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
07/06/2016 S.Res.504 A resolution recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. 07/06/2016 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
06/16/2016 S.3067 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 06/16/2016 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 520.  (All Actions)
05/17/2016 S.2940 Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2016 05/17/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
03/28/2016 S.806 Drug Free Commercial Driver Act of 2015 03/28/2016 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.  (All Actions)
03/17/2016 S.2712 Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act of 2016 03/17/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
01/11/2016 S.Res.343 A resolution relative to the death of Dale Bumpers, former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas. 01/11/2016 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
10/20/2015 S.Res.261 A resolution designating the week of October 11 through October 17, 2015, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients. 10/20/2015 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
Total: 2474
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/03/2009 H.R.2672 Help Veterans Own Franchises Act
06/03/2009 H.R.2270 Benefits for Qualified World War II Veterans Act of 2009
06/02/2009 H.Res.497 Honoring the brave men and women of the intelligence community of the United States whose tireless and selfless work has protected America from a terrorist attack for the past eight years, and for other purposes.
05/26/2009 H.R.2138 SERV Act
05/26/2009 H.R.2017 To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes.
05/26/2009 H.R.1923 Fairness in Firearm Testing Act
05/26/2009 H.R.1868 Birthright Citizenship Act of 2009
05/22/2009 H.R.2547 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
05/22/2009 H.Res.377 Recognizing Armed Forces Day and the exemplary service of the members of the United States Armed Forces. Failed Aye
05/21/2009 H.J.Res.54 Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Jury and Marriage Amendment Act of 2009.
05/21/2009 H.R.2534 Physician Pathology Services Continuity Act of 2009
05/21/2009 H.Res.349 Expressing support for designation of April 2009 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.
05/21/2009 H.Con.Res.103 Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.
05/20/2009 H.Con.Res.130 Expressing support for the current standards of the Federal mortgage interest tax deduction.
05/19/2009 H.R.2478 Lord's Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009
05/19/2009 H.Res.360 Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day. Passed Yea
05/18/2009 H.Con.Res.128 Expressing the sense of Congress that Africa is of significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance to the United States.
05/18/2009 H.Res.438 Expressing support for designation of September as "National Child Awareness Month".
05/18/2009 H.R.347 To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II. Agreed to Aye
05/14/2009 H.R.1588 Common Sense English Act
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