Press Releases
September 1, 2015
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman today announced that Arkansas local law enforcement agencies will receive $2.3 million in federal grants from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program to purchase law enforcement equipment and supplies.
Issues:Security
August 31, 2015
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton, along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman today announced that 13 Arkansas airports will receive $8.5 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support facility upgrades and expansions.
August 28, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement following a federal judge's injunction, temporarily blocking the Environmental Protection Agency's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule.
August 25, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement following reports that Oshkoch, Wisconsin, had been awarded a $30 Billion U.S. Army contract to build the joint light tactical vehicle (JLTV).
August 24, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) is seeking Fall interns in both his Hot Springs and Washington offices, his office announced Monday (August 24).
August 19, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement following his return from a congressional delegation trip to Israel.
Issues:Foreign AffairsSecurity
August 17, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement regarding the death of Hot Springs City Manager David Watkins.
August 7, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement in response to reports Entergy Arkansas has proposed a possible shutdown of coal operations at the White Bluff Electric Station in Jefferson County by 2028.
August 3, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement Monday (Aug. 3) in response to President Barack Obama’s proposal to reduce emissions at American power plants by more than 30 percent.
Issues:Accountability
July 29, 2015
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement Wednesday (July 29) following passage of H.R. 3236, the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015.