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John Boozman
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| U.S. Representative John Boozman (R) | ||
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| AR-Junior Seat | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: Incumbent running: | ||
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2012 candidates for AR-Junior Seat | ||
| Confirmed: | None so far | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
John Boozman, a Republican, has represented the 3rd District of Arkansas in the House of Representatives since 2001. (map)
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Boozman voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Transparency
Veteran's health
On May 23, 2007, the House considered the Early Access to Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Benefits Act (H.R.2239), sponsored by Rep. Boozman, which would expand eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to all of those veterans who have suffered a permanent disability in the line of duty. The bill passed 414-0.
- Main article: U.S. veterans and soldiers legislation
Bio
Boozman was born December 10, 1950 in Arkansas. He was educated at the University of Arkansas and the Southern College of Optometry, and was an optometrist and rancher before entering the House.
Boozman was elected in a special election on November 20, 2001 to replace Asa Hutchinson who was appointed by George W. Bush as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration.
In January 2003, Boozman was named an Assistant Whip by House Majority Whip Roy Blunt. "He is also a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), which is an inter-parliamentary organization of legislators from the 19 member countries of NATO and 20 associate countries. As a member of the NATO PA U.S. House of Representatives delegation, he has traveled to meet with his counterparts from other NATO countries to discuss the War on Terror, anti-drug efforts, trade and other issues of concern to our allies."
In June 2005, Speaker Denny Hastert appointed Boozman vice-chairman of the British American Parliamentary Group, "a group of American and British lawmakers who meet to discuss issues of concern and fortify the already strong alliance between the two nations. Just before that, Speaker Hastert had appointed Boozman to the House Democracy Assistance Commission, a new peer-to-peer exchange group where American lawmakers provide parliaments of emerging democracies with technical expertise on government oversight, legislative procedure and constituent services."
Source:Boozeman's official House Biography [1]
2006 elections
In 2006, the Democrats nominated Woodrow Wilson Anderson to face Boozman in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [2] Boozeman retained his seat.
Money in politicsThis section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section. Campaign contributionsThe following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to John Boozman. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. File:Boozman elections.jpg Source: Federal Election Commission
Revolving doorThe "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions.
Privately funded travelThe following is drawn from John Boozman's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information.
Personal financesThe following is drawn from John Boozman's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information.
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Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Aviation
- Subcommittee on Highways, Transit & Pipelines
- Subcommittee on Water Resources & Environment
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, Ranking Member
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Subcommitee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations
- Subcommitee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Veterans Affairs
- House Committee on International Relations and
- House Committee on Policy
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Member, Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine
- National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus
- Congressional Rural Caucus
- Congressional I-49 Caucus, which he help found to promote completion of Interstate 49.
Boards and Other Affiliations
- Member, Speaker's Task Force For a Drug Free America
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on John Boozman. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
1519 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4301
Fax: 202-225-5713
Web Email
Website
District Office- Fayetteville:
207 West Center Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479-442-5258
Fax: 479-442-0937
District Office- Fort Smith:
4943 Old Greenwood Road
Suite 1
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Phone: 479-782-7787
Fax: 479-783-7662
District Office- Harrison:
Region's Plaza
303 North Main Street
Suite 102
Harrison, AR 72601
Phone: 870-741-6900
Fax: 870-741-7741
John Boozman posts on Twitter at http://twitter.com/JohnBoozman
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Articles and resources
- Official website
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
