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Today, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06), Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03), and Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08) reintroduced the Focus on Learning Act, bipartisan legislation requiring the U.S. Surgeon General to complete a study that considers the effects of cell phone use among students aged K-12 and how it impacts their mental health and academic performance. Congressman Westerman released the following statement:
August is National Shooting Sports Month! Many Arkansans, including myself, have grown up loving and appreciating shooting sports, one of the most time-honored pastimes in the Natural State. Yet, one year ago, flawed policies from the Biden Administration threatened sportsmen and women’s ability to recreate as they please.
Back-to-school season is in full swing! As we usher in a new academic year, parents and educators are gearing up for what this season may have in store for their students. Unfortunately, one of the most significant challenges students will face this year is in their own back pockets. With the increased use of technology and social media, it's becoming increasingly evident that cell phone use in school must be addressed to protect future generations.
One in every five students has a language-based learning disability, most commonly dyslexia. Although dyslexia is such a common condition and much headway has occurred, all too often schools are not well equipped to diagnose and treat it. Until identification of dyslexia is done in a much more timely and consistent manner, students will continue to be prevented from getting the services and accommodations that are in line with scientific, evidence-based practices which will greatly benefit them in learning to read.
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Julia Brownley (D-Calif) and Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) introduced the 21st Century Dyslexia Act. This legislation works to incorporate the modern, scientific understanding of dyslexia into federal statute and prevent the harm unidentified dyslexia can inflict on young students. |
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.), Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) and Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) introduced a resolution recognizing October 2023 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month. Alongside this resolution, Westerman also joined Reps. Houchin and Brownley to introduce the 21st Century Dyslexia Act, legislation that works to incorporate the modern, scientific understanding of dyslexia into federal statute and prevent the harm unidentified dyslexia can inflict on young students.
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement:
Fifty years ago, Title IX was enacted, and it revolutionized women’s sports. After decades of female athletes fighting for respect and equality in sports, Title IX prohibited discrimination in sports based on sex. Now, after all this time, the radical left’s agenda is putting Title IX and the integrity of women’s athletics in jeopardy.
If you’re a current or former FFA member or know someone who has been positively affected by the organization, I hope you’ll join me this coming week, February 18-25, in celebrating National FFA Week. As some of you know, when I was in high school, I was a member of the Fountain Lake High School FFA Chapter, and I eventually went on to serve as Arkansas FFA State President.