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April 29, 2026

Last night, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced the Fourth District’s winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. First place winner Coley Rogers’ piece, "Chief Wolf’s Robe and the Buffalo," will be displayed in the main hallway between the Cannon House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol for the upcoming year. Congressman Westerman released the following statement:


April 24, 2026
Weekly Columns

Working in Congress to represent my friends and neighbors across the Fourth District, it is essential that we work closely with local and state entities to ensure that the legislation that is advocated for – and passed – in Washington addresses issues that meet the needs of Arkansans. That’s why it’s always a privilege to welcome the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce to Washington D.C. every year for their annual visit.


April 23, 2026

New Congressional caucus unites bipartisan Members from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to advance shared priorities on energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial growth


April 21, 2026

Today, the office of Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced mobile office hours for April 28-30. Staff will be available to assist constituents with casework matters related to passports, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Internal Revenue Service, and other federal agency related issues. More mobile office hours for 2026 will be announced at a later date.


April 17, 2026
Weekly Columns

This week, I was proud to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution that recognizes April as Second Chance Month. This resolution raises awareness for unlocking opportunities for successful reentry into society following incarceration that ultimately reduces recidivism rates.

Issues:Education and Opportunity

April 14, 2026

Today, U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) alongside U.S Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Second Chance Month Resolution that recognizes April as Second Chance Month. The members released the following statements:


April 10, 2026
Weekly Columns

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new City of Hot Springs Water Plant that will be responsible for delivering clean, reliable, and safe drinking water for thousands of Arkansans.

Exciting celebrations like these are timely reminders of just how important – and vital – water infrastructure is to the wellness of our local communities. For thousands of years, civilizations have been built around abundant water sources. A key element in urban growth, water still plays a vital role in shaping and sustaining our modern-day society.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure

April 3, 2026
Weekly Columns

With an area covering over 20,000 square miles, the Fourth District is the largest Congressional District in the state. From the Ouachita Mountains to the Delta, our district’s unique natural landscapes boast some of the most beautiful and iconic locations in Arkansas.

This expanse, however, really underscores the need for multiple district offices, allowing folks from all over to access their representative in Congress without driving hundreds of miles. 


March 27, 2026
Weekly Columns

As digital entertainment dominates the attention of our nation’s youth, it is important to be reminded of the great significance reading has on sharpening the mind and broadening the ability to think critically. March is National Reading Month, and I’m grateful for this time set aside that underscores the importance of such a critical aspect of education.


March 20, 2026
Weekly Columns

Sitting in the Transportation and Infrastructure hearing room this week as Chairman Graves gaveled us in to begin committee activity was young Dalilah Coleman accompanied by her mother and father. Committee hearings and markups are open to the public, so it’s common to look out and see folks sitting in who have just visited a Smithsonian museum or finished a Capitol tour, looking for a front row seat to observe the legislative process while visiting Washington.