U.S. Sen. John Boozman on Tuesday launched the 2026–2027 session of his Congressional Youth Cabinet at the Old State House Museum in Little Rock, naming 80 Arkansas students selected to participate in a yearlong, nonpartisan civics program.
program and purpose
The Congressional Youth Cabinet, now in its 10th year, gathers high school and homeschool students for meetings through the academic year to research national issues, develop policy recommendations and present those ideas to the senator and his staff the following spring. Boozman’s office described the initiative as designed to introduce participants to the legislative process and encourage civic engagement.
“The Congressional Youth Cabinet is a unique opportunity to explore issues and policies relevant to these outstanding students as well as their communities, our state and nation,” said U.S. Sen. John Boozman.
participants and selection
The 80 students were chosen from public, private, charter and homeschool settings across Arkansas. A list provided by Boozman’s office names members by congressional district and school; the first district roster includes students from Cabot High School, Forrest City High School, Blytheville High School and others.
- Venue: Old State House Museum, Little Rock
- Scope: 80 students statewide
- Format: meetings during the school year, team research projects, final presentations to the senator and staff
Boozman’s statement, supplied by his office, said staff will guide students through the program as they develop proposals concerning issues that affect their communities and the nation. The program is described as nonpartisan and focused on hands-on civics education.
The Old State House Museum, the state’s historic capitol building and a frequent site for civic and educational events, served as the launch site for the session. The museum is operated as a public historic site and frequently hosts government and community programs.
Participants will attend scheduled meetings throughout the academic year and complete group research projects culminating in presentations to Boozman and his staff in the spring.
