What John Boozman said, and what was done

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 150th anniversary of the city of Hot Springs, AR. Located in central Arkansas at the eastern edge of the Ouachita Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest, Hot Springs has long been one of my State's most treasured destinations.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and congratulate CMSgt Megan W. Parrott on her retirement from the U.S. Air Force after more than 27 years of distinguished service in uniform to our Nation.”

“Throughout her accomplished career, Chief Master Sergeant Parrott has exemplified the professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence that define the very best of the U.S. Air Force. She currently serves as the strategic communications advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, where she oversees the development and coordination of strategic communications that advance the Reserve's priorities and strengthen engagement with Congress, community partners, and other key stakeholders.”

“Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senator Booker.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 25th anniversary of the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, an institution dedicated to preserving our State's proud military heritage and honoring the Arkansans who have served our Nation.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 150th anniversary of Holly Grove, AR, and to celebrate the rich history, resilience, and strong community that have defined this Delta town for generations.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 80th anniversary of the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County in Pine Bluff, AR. For eight decades, the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County has been a cornerstone of opportunity, mentorship, and hope for generations of young Arkansans.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to advocate for America's hard-working farm families and deliver the message of hope to the men and women who grow our Nation's food, fuel, and fiber through updated farm policies that strengthen the industry and support rural America.”

“Mr. President, I rise to recognize the 80th anniversary of the National School Lunch Act. Eight decades after President Harry S. Truman signed the legislation into law, we celebrate a program that has nourished generations of American children and helped build a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous nation.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 150th anniversary of the city of Malvern, AR. Located in central Arkansas, Malvern has built a proud heritage rooted in hard work, innovation, and community.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize the distinguished service of Cindy McCain, executive director of the World Food Programme. Throughout her tenure at the World Food Programme, Cindy demonstrated strong, steady leadership during a period of rising global need.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor a dear friend and outstanding Arkansan, Randy Massanelli, as he concludes his service at the University of Arkansas and begins a well-earned retirement.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute, or CARTI. Since its founding on April 5, 1976, CARTI has grown from a radiation-focused practice into Arkansas' leading cancer care provider and a comprehensive, statewide network serving more than 60,000 patients each year.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize an outstanding Arkansan, DuShun L. Scarbrough, Sr., who recently received two distinguished national honors that reflect his unwavering commitment to service, leadership, and community empowerment.”

“Mr. President, I rise in opposition to amendment No. 4798. I appreciate the concerns of my colleague from New Mexico regarding grocery costs and recent changes to the SNAP program.”

“Mr. President, I rise in opposition to amendment No. 4884. I appreciate my colleague, and I share her support for school meals programs. This issue is within the jurisdiction of the Senate Agriculture Committee, of which I am chair.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate and recognize LaQuita Norris of Benton on being named the 2026 Arkansas Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and commend the distinguished individuals selected for induction into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame Class XXXVIII. Agriculture is the backbone of Arkansas' economy and a defining part of our State's heritage.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize the distinguished service of Kent Eikenberry, president and chief executive officer of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank, upon his retirement after a decade of exemplary leadership.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize the distinguished career of Mary Hightower, chief communications officer for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, upon her retirement after 23 years of exemplary service.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor Jared and Cathren Smith, who have been named the 2025 Arkansas Farm Family of the Year. Since 1947, the Arkansas Farm Bureau's Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has recognized outstanding farm families for their contributions to the industry and their communities.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Master Sergeant Promotable Amanda Osborne for her dedicated service to the United States Air Force and the Senate as a legislative defense fellow.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor and congratulate Joseph W. Thompson, M.D., M.P.H., on his election to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in health, medicine, and public health research.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor and congratulate Aline Andres, Ph.D., R.D., CLC, on her election to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the most prestigious distinctions in health and medicine.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Young's Grocery and the Young family of Earle, AR, whose remarkable commitment to serving their community has endured for more than 80 years.”

“Mr. President, had I been present and voting on rollcall No. 628, motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 474, Matthew E. Orso, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina.”

“Mr. President, I am proud to join my colleagues in emphasizing the importance of whole milk in a healthy school lunch and taking Senate action to ensure a balanced diet for school-age children.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of an extraordinary Arkansan--William ``Popeye'' Wright of Paris--who will be posthumously inducted into the Arkansas National Guard Hall of Fame this October.”

“Guard Armory will bear his name as a lasting tribute to a man whose legacy will be a tremendous source of pride for his hometown, State, and country for generations to come.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to celebrate 40 years of educational excellence at Trinity Catholic School in Fort Smith. For four decades, Trinity has provided an exceptional education to students while fostering a community that upholds high standards of learning and nurtures the hearts and minds of every student.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize an extraordinary Arkansan whose steadfast commitment to children and families has made a profound impact across The Natural State, my 2025 Angels in Adoption Honoree Lisa Stockdale of Bentonville.”

“Mr. President, I rise to honor 100 years of one Arkansan's life and service as a living testament of the sacrifice and character embodied by our ``Greatest Generation.'' Floyd Brantley is a beloved resident of Conway, AR, and I am honored to extend a birthday greeting that celebrates this milestone.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor a century of leadership, service and sisterhood embodied by the bright young women and alumni of the University of Arkansas's Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter, Gamma Nu.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to celebrate 75 years of dedicated service to the people of northwest Arkansas by Mercy Hospital in my hometown of Rogers. For three-quarters of a century, Mercy Hospital has been a community pillar while providing high-quality care, compassion, and hope to countless families throughout the region.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the outstanding contributions of five distinguished Arkansans who have been selected for induction into the Arkansas Broadcasters Association-- ABA--Hall of Fame.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize an outstanding Arkansas educator, Mrs. Jessica Vick of Bay High School, for her exceptional work in preserving the legacy of our Nation's fallen servicemembers.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor an exceptional Arkansas educator, Mr. Brandon Bagwell of Harmony Grove Middle School in Benton, and to recognize the extraordinary efforts of his students commemorating the legacy of our Nation's military veterans.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor and remember an inspiring, beloved former member of the Senate community Timothy Strachan. Tim, who served as a counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2005 to 2008, lived an incredible life that was characterized by an unbreakable spirit and the ability not just to overcome adversity, but thrive amid it.”

“Mr. President, we want to thank Senator Blumenthal and Senator Moran for their hard work on the Veterans' Affairs Committee. We all support the mission at the Veterans Crisis Line.”

“Mr. President, veterans who are found by competent judicial authority to be a danger to themselves or others are reported to NICS under current law. There is no evidence to suggest that individuals who require a fiduciary are inherently more prone to violence.”

“Mr. President, I understand Senator Duckworth's concern. However, Secretary Collins publicly announced that, through normal attrition, early retirements, and deferred resignations, the VA staff would be properly sized by the end of fiscal year 2025.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to celebrate an exceptional achievement of the 184th Attack Squadron, based out of Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, AR, which was honored with the 2024 General Atomics Remotely Piloted Aircraft, RPA, Trophy.”

“Mr. President, I am pleased to join Senators Collins and Murray, as well as my Democratic counterpart on the MILCON-VA Subcommittee Senator Ossoff in presenting the fiscal year 2026 and 2027 for the Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Department of Military Construction.”

“Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the motion raised by my colleague from New Mexico. The agriculture title of this bill takes a practical approach to improve SNAP by reducing waste, enhancing accountability, and encouraging recipients to move toward self-reliance through work and training.”

“Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the motion raised by my colleague from Illinois. The Agriculture title of the bill empowers individuals to pursue work, education, training, and volunteer opportunities, equipping SNAP recipients to eventually transition off the program through real growth in their income.”

“Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the motion raised by my colleague from California. The agricultural title of this bill takes a practical approach to improve SNAP by reducing waste, enhancing accountability, and encouraging recipients to move toward self-reliance through work and training.”

“Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the amendment offered by my colleague from Minnesota. We have amended the State matching funds requirement for SNAP to provide a delay implementation date for States that have extremely high payment error rates.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize three exceptional students from Bentonville West High School: Ronak Pai, LalitAditya Kameshwaran, and Veera Sai Joshik Unnam for winning the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national competition.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the Arkansas Medical Society's 150th anniversary. Founded in October 1875 by 225 physicians, the Arkansas Medical Society has become a champion for medical, social, and scientific advocacy.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate and recognize Kimberly Stinson of Bismarck on being named Arkansas's 2025 Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.”

“Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 3:52 p.m., adjourned until Monday, May 12, 2025, at 3 p.m.”

“I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mr. Dennis Sternberg for his exceptional and transformative leadership as the executive director of the Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA) as he ends his successful career.”

“Mr. President, had I been present and voting on rollcall vote No. 210, motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 75, Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be Major General in the Air Force, I would have voted yea.”

“Madam President, I rise today to recognize and congratulate an exceptional Arkansan, Peyton Bolling, as we celebrate her making history as the first Miss Arkansas' Teen to be crowned as Miss America's Teen.”

“Mr. President, I rise in opposition to amendment No. 1441. I appreciate the concerns of my colleague from New Jersey; however, this amendment is not necessary. Secretary Rollins is conducting a thorough and timely review of the USDA contracts.”

“Mr. President, I rise in opposition to Amendment No. 1726. I appreciate the concerns of my colleague from New Mexico regarding the challenges facing Americans in rural areas and those in need of nutrition assistance.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to honor the Bentonville Rotary Club in celebration of its 100th anniversary. This organization of volunteers and community leaders has made a tremendous impact on northwest Arkansas throughout its history, and I am grateful for the many ways its members live the Rotary mission to promote peace, education, and goodwill through service.”

“Madam President, I rise in opposition to amendment No. 664. Agriculture Secretary Rollins and the White House have made clear that addressing avian flu is a top priority.”

“Madam President, I rise in opposition to amendment No. 233. I appreciate the concerns of my colleague from Maryland, and I share support for the school meal programs.”

“Mr. President, I am honored to speak on the floor of the Senate and support Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture. The Senate will vote on her nomination in this Cabinet position today, and I encourage my colleagues to vote yes.”

“Mr. President, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 119th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, on behalf of myself and Senator Klobuchar, I ask unanimous consent that a copy of the committee rules be printed in the Record.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate the newest inductees into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame for their efforts to carry on the Natural State's deep-rooted farming culture and the leadership each has demonstrated in their respective communities.”

“Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Catfish Farmers of Arkansas. Established in 1975, members of the Catfish Farmers of Arkansas include producers, suppliers, businessowners, researchers, educators, and many other stakeholders.”

“Madam President, I rise today to recognize Lorie Tudor who is retiring from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) after an accomplished career, including the last 4 years as its director.”