WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, Representative Jim Banks (IN-03) introduced the No Visas for Violent Criminals Act, legislation that would terminate any visa and require deportation within 60 days of any non-citizen convicted of a criminal offense during a protest. Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. Said Rep. Jim Banks: "For months, pro-Hamas rioters have terrorized communi  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: The National Retail Federation has named U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) a 2024 "Hero of Main Street" for his work to advance public policy that supports a vibrant and healthy retail sector. "Retail is a key part of our economy and it is important to create an environment where it can thrive so consumers benefit while jobs are created and maintained in local communities. I'm honored to be recognized for   more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Arkansas U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton sent a letter Wednesday to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging her not to grant market economy status to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in order to safeguard American industries and national interests. Citing Vietnam's controlled currency, lack of labor rights and extensive state intervention, the senators contend granting Vietnam market ec  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) released the following statement after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a Joint Meeting of Congress in the Hall of the U.S. House of Representatives today: Congressman Womack said, "Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech reaffirmed the longstanding relationship between our nations, emphasizing America's responsibility to support our allies in war against our co  more