Sens. John Boozman (left) and Tom Cotton meet with Arkansas cooperative leaders during the NRECA Legislative Conference. Photo by Hannah McCarthy/press assistant, Sen. Tom Cotton.
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Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas representatives traveled to Washington, D.C., in late April for the 2026 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Legislative Conference. They joined cooperative leaders from across the country to advocate for responsible policies and engage with federal lawmakers.
Arkansas Congressman Bruce Westerman addressed the crowd of more than 4,000 cooperative leaders during the event, which focuses on supporting the needs of rural communities.
Cooperative leaders also met with Westerman, as well as Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. John Boozman and Rep. Rick Crawford. Other congressional delegates were represented by staff members.