Boozman as MilCon-VA Chairman examines FY27 VA budget, EHRM progress, suicide prevention, MilCon/family housing
Key Questions
What hearings did Senator Boozman hold as MilCon-VA Chairman on the VA budget?
Senator Boozman held hearings on the FY27 VA budget covering EHRM progress and suicide prevention with Senator Collins on April 30. The full committee reviewed a $488 billion request on May 20 that includes 40,000 workforce cuts. He highlighted $613 million in VA community care funding for Arkansas providers in 2025.
What action did Boozman take regarding the oncology program at Little Rock VA?
Boozman pressed the VA on its failure to establish the oncology program (POPCaP) at Little Rock VA and UAMS despite congressional funding. He is holding the VA accountable for Arkansas healthcare infrastructure improvements.
What funding is coming to the Fayetteville Veterans Healthcare System?
The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks campus in Fayetteville is receiving more than $31 million for major upgrades. This supports infrastructure enhancements for veterans in the region.
Holds hearings on FY27 VA budget (EHRM, suicide prevention w/Collins Apr 30) and MilCon/family housing. May 20 full committee reviews $488B request with 40k workforce cuts. Boozman highlights $613M in VA community care for Arkansas providers in 2025 during hearing. Boozman also cosponsors routine Veterans' COLA adjustment bill (S. 4487). New: Boozman presses VA on failure to establish oncology program (POPCaP) at Little Rock VA and UAMS despite congressional funding, holding VA accountable for Arkansas healthcare infrastructure.