John Boozman

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• Economy

  Modernize Roadway Safety

  Boozman supports the Roadway Safety Modernization Act to update and improve safety standards and infrastructure on US roadways.

  Where it stands: Senator Boozman sponsored the Roadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025, which was introduced in the current Congress and is currently awaiting action in the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredRoadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-18
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of a National Bike Month and in appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling.Latest action 2021-05-25
  • Bill authoredContact Lens Rule Modernization ActLatest action 2020-09-17
  • Bill cosponsoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2026-08-05
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week".Latest action 2024-09-18
  • Bill authoredDuck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-12-19
  • Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as "America's National Aviation Cadet Museum".Latest action 2019-05-15
  • Bill authoredTAP Modernization Act of 2012Latest action 2012-06-13
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy modernize roadway safety”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • What they said
• Health

  Address Physician Shortages

  Boozman champions the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act to increase the number of medical residency positions and alleviate the physician shortage.

  Where it stands: Senator Boozman sponsored the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and is currently pending.

  On the record: 10 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredResident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-24
  • Bill authoredPhysician Fee Stabilization ActLatest action 2024-08-01
  • Bill cosponsoredPresidential Fitness Test Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
  • Bill cosponsoredPhysicians for Underserved Areas ActLatest action 2025-03-13
  • Bill authoredOf inquiry requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the possession of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to nutrient management of the Illinois River Watershed, Arkansas and Oklahoma.Latest action 2010-01-29
  • Floor speech / statementAPPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORELatest action 2026-08-10
  • Bill cosponsoredConrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization ActLatest action 2025-02-25
  • Bill cosponsoredPresidential and First Spouse Coin Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-19
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “health address physician shortages”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • What they said
• Economy

  Regulate Digital Commodities

  Boozman sponsors the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act to establish a regulatory framework for digital commodities, aiming for market stability and consumer protection.

  Where it stands: Senator Boozman sponsored the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act (S.XXX) on 2026-03-12, which has been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders and is currently pending.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredDigital Commodity Intermediaries ActLatest action 2026-02-02
  • Bill authoredDigital Commodity Intermediaries ActLatest action 2026-03-12
  • Bill authoredFinancial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016Latest action 2015-07-30
  • Bill authoredHolding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID–19 Act of 2020Latest action 2020-12-10
  • Bill cosponsoredPhysicians for Underserved Areas ActLatest action 2025-03-13
  • Bill authoredMedicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2021Latest action 2021-08-05
  • Bill authoredAccess Technology Affordability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-22
  • Bill authoredS-CAP Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-09
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy regulate digital commodities”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • What they said
• Veterans

  Ensure Timely Veteran Burials

  Boozman supports the Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act to ensure that veterans receive timely and dignified burial services.

  Where it stands: Senator Boozman sponsored the Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act (S.XXX), which was ordered to be reported favorably by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs on 2026-03-18.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredVeteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability ActLatest action 2026-03-18
  • Bill authoredA bill to modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes.Latest action 2019-05-09
  • Bill authoredVeterans Paralympic Act of 2013Latest action 2013-06-12
  • Bill authoredGI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013Latest action 2013-06-12
  • Bill authoredVACANT ActLatest action 2023-01-24
  • Bill authoredGUARD VA Benefits ActLatest action 2022-11-15
  • Bill authoredVA Hiring Enhancement ActLatest action 2018-07-31
  • Bill authoredServicemembers' Choice in Transition Act of 2013Latest action 2013-06-12
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “veterans ensure timely veteran burials”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • What they said
• Agriculture

  Support 4-H Youth Programs

  Boozman consistently sponsors resolutions to designate 'National 4-H Week' to recognize and support the valuable contributions of 4-H programs to youth development.

  Where it stands: Senator Boozman has consistently sponsored and seen passed resolutions designating 'National 4-H Week' in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week".Latest action 2023-10-04
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2 through October 8, 2022, as "National 4-H Week".Latest action 2022-09-29
  • Bill authoredA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2020, be observed as the 130th anniversary of the 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions.Latest action 2020-07-30
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of October 3 through October 9, 2021, as "National 4-H Week".Latest action 2021-10-19
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".Latest action 2025-10-06
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as "National 4-H Week".Latest action 2024-09-25
  • Bill authoredChildren's Consignment Event Recognition Act of 2013Latest action 2013-11-06
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating the third week of March 2026 as "National CACFP Week".Latest action 2026-03-22
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture 4-h youth programs”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • What they said
• Veterans

  Protect Military Healthcare Access

  Boozman supports Gerald’s Law, which aims to ensure that service members receive necessary and timely medical care, particularly for issues related to military service.

  Where it stands: Senator Boozman has sponsored the 'Gerald’s Law Act' (S.1420) in the current Congress (2023-2024), which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the 'Gerald’s Law Reauthorization Act of 2026' (S.3826), also referred to committee, indicating active legislative efforts related to the promise.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019Latest action 2018-06-07
  • Bill authoredA bill to modify the presumption of service connection for veterans who were exposed to herbicide agents while serving in the Armed Forces in Thailand during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes.Latest action 2019-05-09
  • Bill authoredImprove Well-Being for Veterans ActLatest action 2019-06-19
  • Bill authoredPay Our Military Technical Corrections Act of 2013Latest action 2013-10-07
  • Bill authoredVeterans Paralympic Act of 2013Latest action 2013-06-12
  • Bill authoredGI Bill Tuition Fairness Act of 2013Latest action 2013-06-12
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.Latest action 2014-05-21
  • Bill authoredA bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay a monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team and the authorization of appropriations for the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide assistance to United States Paralympics, Inc., and for other purposes.Latest action 2012-06-27
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “veterans protect military healthcare access”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • What they said
• Economy

  Recognize Truck Drivers

  Boozman regularly sponsors resolutions to designate 'National Truck Driver Appreciation Week' to honor the essential contributions of truck drivers to the nation's economy.

  Where it stands: Senator Boozman successfully sponsored a resolution (S.Res. 709) in 2025 designating 'National Truck Driver Appreciation Week', which was agreed to in the Senate.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week".Latest action 2024-09-18
  • Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week".Latest action 2025-09-19
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of a National Bike Month and in appreciation of cyclists and others for promoting bicycle safety and the benefits of cycling.Latest action 2021-05-25
  • Bill authoredRoadway Safety Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-18
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and valor by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending those individuals for leadership and bravery in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.Latest action 2019-06-04
  • Bill authoredGeneral Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2014Latest action 2014-03-11
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating June 12, 2025, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".Latest action 2025-07-21
  • Bill authoredContact Lens Rule Modernization ActLatest action 2020-09-17
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy recognize truck drivers”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • What they said

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