• 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
05/05/2003 H.J.Res.46 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States restoring religious freedom.
05/05/2003 H.R.1489 Parental Notification and Intervention Act of 2003
05/05/2003 H.R.997 English Language Unity Act of 2003
05/05/2003 H.R.990 Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2003
05/05/2003 H.R.648 Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2003
05/05/2003 H.R.579 Right to Life Act of 2003
05/02/2003 H.R.1749 Health Care Parity for Legal Transportation and Recreational Activities Act
04/24/2003 H.R.1675 Health Care Access and Rural Equity Act of 2003
04/12/2003 H.Con.Res.109 Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Blue Star Flag and the Gold Star. Failed Nay
04/12/2003 H.R.1297 Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act
04/11/2003 H.R.1818 Workforce Health Improvement Program Act of 2003
04/11/2003 H.R.1212 Veterans' Education Affordability Act
04/10/2003 H.R.1622 Quality Cancer Care Preservation Act
04/10/2003 H.R.1422 Colon Cancer Screen for Life Act of 2003
04/10/2003 H.R.1036 Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act Passed Yea
04/10/2003 H.R.850 Former Prisoners of War Special Compensation Act of 2003
04/08/2003 H.R.1580 Medicare Area Wage Index and Standardized Rate Act of 2003
04/07/2003 H.R.1653 To amend title 10, United States Code, to change the effective date for paid-up coverage under the military Survivor Benefit Plan from October 1, 2008, to October 1, 2003.
04/03/2003 H.R.1612 To make permanent the tax benefits enacted by the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001.
03/31/2003 H.R.1523 Collegiate Housing and Infrastructure Act of 2003
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