Press Releases

Westerman Appointed to Natural Resources Subcommittees

January 30, 2019

Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Rob Bishop (R-Utah) welcomed U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) to serve on the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources and the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Federal Lands. Westerman issued the following statement in response:

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

Westerman, Brownley to Lead Dyslexia Caucus in 116th Congress

January 16, 2019

Press Release

Today, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) announced that they will once again co-chair the bipartisan House Dyslexia Caucus in the 116th Congress.

Issues:Education and Opportunity

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

Senate Passes Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act, Goes to POTUS for Signature

December 20, 2018

Press Release

The Senate passed the Walnut Grove Land Exchange Act on Wednesday (December 19), officially sending the bill to President Donald J. Trump for his signature.

Bill Introduced to Protect Communities from Catastrophic Wildfires

December 14, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman introduced H.R. 7315, the Protecting American Communities from Wildfire Act, on Thursday (December 13).

Issues:Natural Resources

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Farm Bill Passes; On Its Way to POTUS

December 12, 2018

Press Release

On Tuesday afternoon (December 12), the House of Representatives passed the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act. The legislation, better known as the Farm Bill, will now go to President Donald J. Trump for his signature after passing in the Senate earlier this week.

Issues:Jobs and Economic Growth

Westerman Statement on Passage of H.R. 6784, Manage Our Wolves Act

November 16, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Friday (November 16) upon passage on H.R. 6784- the Manage Our Wolves Act.

Westerman Introduces Bill to Designate “National Dyslexia Awareness Month”

October 30, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04), along with 16 bipartisan co-sponsors, introduced a House resolution Tuesday (October 30) which would designate October as “National Dyslexia Awareness Month.”

Issues:Education and Opportunity

Bishop, Westerman Call Out Senate Democrats for Delay in Finalizing 2018 Farm Bill

October 4, 2018

Press Release

Today, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop (R-Utah) and U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following joint statement regarding the Senate’s delay in finalizing the 2018 Farm Bill.

Issues:Natural Resources