U.S. Senator John Boozman was recognized on Mar. 10 with the 2026 Prostate Cancer Champion Award by ZERO Prostate Cancer for his leadership in advancing policies focused on improved care and research for prostate cancer.
The recognition highlights efforts to increase bipartisan support for expanded insurance coverage of prostate cancer screenings and additional funding for research and awareness. “As someone whose family has experience with this disease, I am proud to advocate on behalf of those facing prostate cancer and their loved ones. We are working to increase bipartisan support for expanding insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings in addition to advancing additional funding for research and awareness efforts. It is an honor to be recognized for this life-saving work and I look forward to making more progress on delivering timely hope and help,” Boozman said.
Courtney Bugler, CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer, said, “Sen. John Boozman’s leadership on the PSA Screening for High-risk Insured Men (HIM) Act and his efforts to expand care for veterans living with prostate cancer will save lives. We are proud to recognize his advocacy with the 2026 Prostate Cancer Champion Award and look forward to continuing to work with him to advance prostate cancer awareness, early detection, and improved outcomes for all men.” This Congress, Boozman joined Senator Cory Booker in introducing the PSA Screening for High-risk Insured Men (HIM) Act, which would require private health insurance plans to cover preventive screenings without cost-sharing requirements for men at higher risk.
Boozman also supported increased funding for the National Cancer Institute as part of Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations. According to the official website, he maintains district offices across Arkansas communities to assist constituents.
Prostate cancer affects one in eight American men during their lifetime, with African American men facing a higher rate of diagnosis at one in six. Family history also increases risk significantly. The most effective tool currently available is the Prostate-Specific Antigen test; when detected early, survival rates approach nearly 100 percent.
Boozman has previously helped enact provisions expanding care for women veterans and modernizing the GI Bill according to the official website. He holds positions on several Senate committees including Appropriations, Veterans’ Affairs, Environment and Public Works, and Rules and Administration according to the official website. Boozman lives in Rogers, Arkansas with his wife Cathy according to the official website and earned a doctor of optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in 1977 according to the official website.
