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The rural landscape that makes up a large portion of the Fourth District of Arkansas is a hallmark of our great state. From the beautiful hills of the Ozarks to the Arkansas River Valley to the forests and farmlands in the south you will be hard-pressed to find a corner of the Natural State that is not worth a visit. However, the beauty of these areas comes with a cost, creating distinct challenges for our rural communities when accessing urban areas and vital resources like health care.
More than most, Arkansans understand the importance of dependable rural emergency medical services (EMS) providers. In rural areas where local hospitals are not always easily accessible to those needing immediate assistance, quick and reliable EMS providers are critical. Unfortunately, staffing shortages, coupled with skyrocketing equipment and fuel costs, are forcing EMS providers to make difficult choices to reduce or even cease operations in certain areas.
Navigating health care for individuals with a disability or a chronic illness can be difficult; the federal government should not create barriers or make it more difficult than it already is. This week, I voted to pass H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act of 2023. This legislation will take strides to expand access to lifesaving cures and prevents discrimination against Americans with disabilities by prohibiting the use of quality adjusted life years (QALYs) in all federal programs.
Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR), alongside Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Mike Gallagher (R-WI), and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) today announced they will reintroduce the Promising Pathway Act.
WASHINGTON - Following Rite Aid, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy announcing that they plan to become certified to dispense the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, Congressman Bruce Westerman joined Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Chris Smith (R-NJ) and 35 House Republicans in a letter calling on the companies to protect the health and safety of women and unborn children.
WASHINGTON - Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Jared Golden (D-ME), and Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) introduced the Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2023 to ensure that rural Americans and seniors have access to important information about their prescription medications and to protect the jobs of hardworking Arkansans.
As you’ve seen in the news, the past couple of weeks in Washington, D.C. have been a whirlwind of excitement. After a long first week back in the Chamber, we elected Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and now the real work has begun.
Since President Joe Biden’s first day in office, America has watched as he and Congressional Democrats hastened our economic instability and allowed shelves to go bare, communities to be ravaged by crime, and savings to evaporate. I’ve heard from many Arkansans who feel left behind. President Biden has sarcastically asked, “what are Republicans for?” Well, Mr.
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:
Rep. Bruce Westerman
Senate Democrats are resurrecting President Joe Biden’s shortsighted Build Back Better bill after reaching an agreement with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV). The bill, besides raising taxes and greenlighting Green New Deal provisions, would expand government control over drug pricing in a misguided attempt to bring down healthcare costs.