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September 23, 2022

WASHINGTON - Today, Leader Kevin McCarthy and the House Republican Conference introduced their "Commitment to America," a policy platform to create An Economy That's Strong, A Nation That's Safe, A Future That's Built on Freedom, and A Government That's Accountable.

Mr. Westerman released the following statement:


August 5, 2022
Weekly Columns

President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas quietly approved a plan to complete a section of the border wall near Yuma, Arizona, filling four major gaps in the wall. Those four gaps have resulted in the Yuma area becoming one of the busiest hubs of illegal immigration.

Issues:Foreign AffairsSecurity

July 19, 2022

Rep. Westerman joined Evening Edit on Fox Business with Elizabeth MacDonald.


July 19, 2022

Congressman Westerman joins Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss President Joe Biden's trip to Saudi Arabia, domestic production, and more.


May 20, 2022

In May 2021, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the halls of Congress were empty. One year later, I’m ecstatic to see school children, staff, tourists, and my fellow members fill our nation’s Capitol, as managing COVID-19 becomes just another part of daily life. The beauty of the people’s House is its accessibility to the American public.


May 20, 2022
Weekly Columns

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi recently announced the extension of remote voting through June 28th due to risks of COVID-19 as a “public health emer

Issues:AccountabilityForeign Affairs

April 15, 2022
Weekly Columns

I recently led a group of Western Caucus Congressmen on a tour of Arkansas’ Fourth District to show my colleagues the unique relationship the Natural State has with our natural resources and how we manage and use them to our communities’ advantage.

Issues:Foreign AffairsNatural Resources

April 8, 2022
Weekly Columns

The situation at our southern border continues to worsen as Spring brings about a predicable spike in illegal border crossings and encounters. In addition to the expected seasonal spike, President Joe Biden is ending Title 42, originally implemented by President Donald Trump as a public health measure barring asylum applicants from entering the U.S.

Issues:Foreign AffairsSecurity

March 18, 2022
Weekly Columns

On Wednesday, I was honored to attend the address by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as he spoke to Congress over Zoom, pleading for help for his people as they fight for their freedom and their lives.

Issues:Foreign AffairsSecurity