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Senator John Boozman, Arkansas

U.S. Senator John Boozman is serving his third term on the U.S. Helsinki Commission. He is committed to continuing an open global dialogue that helps protect and advance American foreign policy goals to expand democratic ideals and shape policies that protect our nation’s interests abroad.Senator John Boozman

Boozman serves on five Senate Committees including the Appropriations Committee where he serves on the State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Subcommittee and as chairman of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security. In addition, Boozman is the co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Europe (CSGE), a bipartisan organization dedicated to frank and candid dialogue between American lawmakers and their peers in European capitals and Brussels.

Boozman represented the Third District of Arkansas in the House of Representatives from 2001 until his election to the U.S. Senate. As a member of the House of Representatives Boozman promoted cooperation with allied countries with his service as a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Assembly (NATO-PA), the British-American Parliamentary Group, and the House Democracy Assistance Commission, now called the House Democracy Partnership.

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US Weighs NATO Ally’s Offer To Shoot Down Russ...

Nov 01, 2024

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Bipartisan House members push Biden to allow Poland ...

Oct 30, 2024

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Bipartisan report urges rethink of America’s Russia ...

Sep 28, 2024

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Wilson Talks Russia Strategy

Oct 02, 2024

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Chairman Wilson Issues Statement on Government Raids...

Oct 25, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, US Helsinki Commission Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02), issued the following statement regarding the government raids on the homes of the two Tbilisi, Georgia-based researchers with the US-based Atlantic Council: “It is with much dismay and concern that I have learned about the government raids on the homes of Eto Buziashvili and Sopo Gelava. They are […]

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HEARING – The Axis of Aggressors: Russia, China, DPR...

Nov 14, 2024

Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2247 Stream live here Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, dictators around the world have united to both support Russia in executing its war and undermining the US-led world order. China’s veneer of neutrality has worn thin with its assistance to Russia in evading sanctions, procuring critical […]

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BRIEFING – Moldova’s European Future

Nov 12, 2024

Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2255 Stream live: https://youtube.com/live/B76e_GgOb0Q WASHINGTON— On October 20, the Republic of Moldova faced a dual-measure ballot: presidential elections alongside a constitutional referendum to authorize accession to the European Union. Despite systemic disinformation, intimidation, and vote-buying campaigns perpetrated by Russian security services, the Moldovan resolve to secure a European future carried […]

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U.S. Helsinki Commission Leadership Congratulates Pr...

Nov 04, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chairman Senator Ben Cardin (MD), Ranking Member Representative Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Ranking Member Senator Roger Wicker (MS) issued the following statement congratulating Moldovan President Maia Sandu on her re-election and the Moldovan people on conducting successful democratic elections: “Over the past two weeks, the Moldovan […]

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Lawmakers want Poland to shoot down Russian missiles

Oct 30, 2024

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Chairman Wilson Condemns Georgian Government Actions...

Oct 29, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement condemning the Georgian government’s decision to freeze the bank accounts of Eto Buziashvili and Sopo Gelava, two Atlantic Council researchers: “On the eve of the parliamentary election, the Georgian government raided the homes of Eto Buziashvili and Sopo Gelava. They are researchers with […]

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BRIEFING – Countering Authoritarian Abuse of INTERPOL

Oct 29, 2024

Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2118 Stream live here INTERPOL, the world’s largest law enforcement coordination network, remains a pathway for authoritarian regimes to extend political persecution far beyond their borders. By using INTERPOL’s global communications network to disseminate politically motivated wanted notices, fabricated reports of “lost or stolen” passports, and other fraudulent police bulletins, […]

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Countering Authoritarian Abuse of INTERPOL

Oct 29, 2024

INTERPOL, the world’s largest law enforcement coordination network, remains a pathway for authoritarian regimes to extend political persecution far beyond their borders. By using INTERPOL’s global communications network to disseminate politically motivated wanted notices, fabricated reports of “lost or stolen” passports, and other fraudulent police bulletins, dictators can secure the extradition or detention of dissidents, […]

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Chairman Wilson Expresses Support for President Zour...

Oct 28, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02) expressed his support for Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili and the Georgian people as President Zourabichvili was joined by Georgian opposition parties in rejecting the results of this weekend’s parliamentary elections and calling for protests across Georgia today. “Yesterday, President Zourabichvili was joined by members of the Georgian […]

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Helsinki Commission: if proven, state dept. should p...

Oct 28, 2024

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Chairman Wilson Calls on State Department to Investi...

Oct 27, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement regarding allegations of fraud and Russian interference in yesterday’s parliamentary elections in the Republic of Georgia: “I am troubled by the credible allegations of systematic violations in the Georgian parliamentary election. I am also disturbed by the well-documented efforts by Russia to sway […]

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