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June 23, 2017
On Tuesday (June 20), I introduced the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017.
Issues:Natural Resources
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June 22, 2017
As the only Forester in Congress, I understand the mutually beneficial relationship that trees have to our economy and our environment.
Issues:Natural Resources
June 21, 2017
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) spoke in favor of H.R. 1873, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act on Wednesday (June 21).
Issues:Natural Resources
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June 20, 2017
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) re-introduced H.R. 2936, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017, on Tuesday (June 20). The bill would provide protection to the national forest system by implementing proactive management standards intended to lessen the threat of wildfires and other risks.
Issues:Natural Resources
June 6, 2017
At one point in his life, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman was both an engineer and forester—and his constituents showed him Monday that both occupations served him well.
Issues:Natural Resources
April 4, 2017
Today, Representatives Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) introduced H.R. 1873, the “Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act.” The bipartisan bill, cosponsored by Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Jim Costa (D-CA), Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ), improves the safety and reliability of the electric grid on federal lands, and reduces the threat of catastrophic wildfires and costly electricity blackouts.
Issues:Natural Resources
February 2, 2017
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined a bipartisan group of congressmen Thursday (February 2) for the launch of the Working Forests Caucus in the 115th Congress.
Issues:Natural Resources
February 1, 2017
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) has been named to five subcommittees under jurisdiction of the House Committees on Natural Resources and Transportation and Infrastructure.
September 26, 2016
In 1966, I announced that I was moving to Arkansas. My mother was horrified.
Issues:Natural Resources
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September 8, 2016
Last week, Sen. John Boozman and I embarked on a tour of our state’s multi-billion dollar forestry industry.
Issues:Natural Resources