WASHINGTON -- The four Arkansans serving in the U.S. House of Representatives addressed Arkansas business leaders on Wednesday, offering an update on their legislative priorities, policy worries and thoughts on the Republican majority's future.
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas hosted the four lawmakers for a working breakfast at the U.S. Capitol. The meeting was part of the organizations' annual Washington Fly-In, which also included a luncheon with Arkansas Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton.
The Arkansas congressional delegation holds a significant amount of influence on Capitol Hill. Three House members -- Republican Reps. Rick Crawford, French Hill and Bruce Westerman -- each lead congressional committees.
Both Arkansas senators also serve as committee chairs. Boozman, of Rogers, chairs the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, and Cotton, of Little Rock, presides over the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., does not lead a full committee. The Rogers congressman chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee handling transportation and housing dollars.
"You are well-served by your delegation,"...
Source: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2026/apr/23/arkansas-congressional-delegation-business-leaders/
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