Press Releases

WESTERMAN, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE SECOND CHANCE REAUTHORIZATION ACT

April 16, 2024

Today, U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Carol Miller (WV-01), Danny Davis (IL-07), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Barry Moore (AL-02), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), and Jerry Nadler (NY-12) introduced the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024, bipartisan legislation to reauthorize Second Chance Act programs for an additional five years and reduce recidivism rates nationwide.

HOUSE PASSES WESTERMAN BILL TO EXPAND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES

April 9, 2024

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Act (EXPLORE), bipartisan legislation sponsored by Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) to expand outdoor recreation access nationwide.

Issues:Natural Resources

ICYMI: WESTERMAN EXPRESSES CONCERNS ON EPA IRIS PROGRAM & RISK ASSESSMENT OF FORMALDEHYDE

April 8, 2024

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Last week, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) sent a letter to leadership at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) expressing concern on the EPA’s Integrated Risk Information System Program (IRIS) program and how its risk assessment of formaldehyde could negatively impact important sectors of the economy and the environment.

WESTERMAN STATEMENT ON CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2024

March 6, 2024

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement:

WESTERMAN UNVEILS LANDMARK WILDLIFE HABITAT LEGISLATION

February 29, 2024

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Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) unveiled the America's Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act (AWHCA).

Issues:Natural Resources

WESTERMAN JOINS GOV. SANDERS, SEN. BOOZMAN TO BREAK GROUND ON MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN EAST CAMDEN

February 22, 2024

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Yesterday, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), and state and local leaders to break ground on the new R2S manufacturing facility in East Camden, Arkansas.

WESTERMAN, NEWHOUSE, CARTER LEAD THE CHARGE DEMANDING EPA RESCIND JOB-KILLING AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

February 16, 2024

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Today, Western Caucus Vice Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04), and Congressman Buddy Carter (GA-01) led 111 House Republicans in demanding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rescinds the recently finalized rule for the National Ambient Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

WESTERMAN STATEMENT ON EPA'S LATEST INDUSTRY KILLING STANDARDS

February 7, 2024

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Last night, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) that will have major implications on the U.S. economy. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement:

WESTERMAN COSPONSORS BILL TO ENSURE TIMELY ACCESS TO VETERAN CARE

February 2, 2024

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Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) is joining Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) as a cosponsor of the SCHEDULES Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure timely treatment for veterans seeking specialty care at the VA.

Issues:Veterans

WESTERMAN, NEWHOUSE, ALLEN URGE EPA TO HALT RELEASE OF ONEROUS NAAQS PROPOSAL

January 30, 2024

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WASHINGTON - Today, Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) Western Caucus Vice-Chair Bruce Westerman (AR-04), and Congressman Rick Allen (GA-12) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to halt its release of updated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fin