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Pine Bluff Resident Joins Westerman for Subcommittee Hearing

April 10, 2019

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) gave the following opening statement at the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing, titled "The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and Investment in our Nation's Waterways Matter." Westerman is the lead Republican on the subcommittee.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

Westerman Chosen as Ranking Member for Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee

January 17, 2019

Press Release

Today, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-Mo.) welcomed U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) as ranking member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

Bruce Westerman Statement on 2019 Priorities, Goals

January 8, 2019

Press Release

On January 4, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement regarding the start of the 116^th Congress and his priorities for the upcoming year:

Issues:Health CareSecurityTransportation and Infrastructure

$1 Million Grant Awarded to Hot Springs’ Memorial Field

August 28, 2018

Press Release

U.S. Senators John Boozman, Tom Cotton, and Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced a Department of Transportation grant Tuesday (August 28) for Memorial Field in Hot Springs. The $1 million grant will pay for reconstruction of the airport’s taxiway.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

More than $20 million in DOT Grant Approved for Arkansas Airports

June 11, 2018

Press Release

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman announced that the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport and three other Arkansas airports will receive nearly $21 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to support airport improvements.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

Westerman Statement on Passage of Water Resources Development Act

June 7, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement upon passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) on Wednesday (June 6).

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

Westerman Votes to Modernize Nation’s Aviation Sector; FAA Bill Includes Westerman Amendment

April 27, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Friday upon passage of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

Boozman, Cotton, & Westerman Announce DoT Grant for Hot Springs Airport

September 6, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Senators John Boozman, Tom Cotton, and Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced a Department of Transportation grant Wednesday (September 6) for Memorial Field in Hot Springs.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

Boozman, Cotton & Westerman Announce FAA Grant for Texarkana Airport

July 17, 2017

Press Release

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressman Bruce Westerman, today announced that Texarkana Regional-Webb Field will receive a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

Putting Rural America First in Aviation (Rep. Bruce Westerman Commentary)

July 14, 2017

A bill expected on the House floor as soon as next week would address years of concerns and complaints from rural America when it comes to aviation issues.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

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