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50th Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony

February 7, 2018 Blog Post

As your Congressman, it is my privilege to represent the interests of Arkansans in Washington, D.C. One of the most rewarding responsibilities I have includes advocating for the needs and well-being of veterans and their families across Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District. The men and women of the United States Armed Forces are some of the best and brightest our country has to offer.

Issues:

Veterans

Oversight and Investigations Chairman Westerman, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bishop Visit U.S.-Mexico Border

February 7, 2018 Press Release

On Saturday, February 3, 2018, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) visited the U.S. border with Mexico for an update on the nation’s border security.

Issues:

Security

Westerman Statement on Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act

February 6, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 772, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act

Issues:

Accountability, Education and Opportunity

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act “Protects U.S. Interests”

February 5, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Monday (February 5) upon passage of H.R. 2646, a bill to reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015.

Issues:

Foreign Affairs

Westerman Statement on President Trump’s First State of the Union

January 30, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Tuesday (January 30) following President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address.

Issues:

Education and Opportunity, Jobs and Economic Growth, Tax Relief

What Can Be Learned from the Logic of an Illogical Shutdown

January 23, 2018 Editorials

September 30 is an important date in our nation’s capital. It’s the end of the fiscal year for the federal government and about 30% of Uncle Sam’s programs depend on new congressional discretionary appropriations each year to remain operational. The list includes Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Interior and other departments that are funded through 12 House originated appropriations

Issues:

Accountability

Westerman, Bipartisan Members of Congress Introduce Bill for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange

January 18, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and a bipartisan group of House members introduced a bill to modify the presumption of service connection for veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand.

Issues:

Veterans

Westerman Statement on Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act

January 16, 2018 Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Tuesday (January 16) upon unanimous passage of H.R. 4318, the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act.

Issues:

Jobs and Economic Growth

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) Opens December 26

December 21, 2017 Blog Post

This serves as notification that the application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) will open on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at 7:00 AM (Central). The application period for the FY 2017 AFG Program closes on Friday, February 2, 2017 at 4:00 PM (Central).

“For the First Time in a Generation, the American People Will See Real, Tangible Tax Relief,” Westerman says

December 19, 2017 Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Tuesday (December 19) upon House passage of the conference report on H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Issues:

Tax Relief

In The News

Forestry bill to go to House

July 6, 2015 In The News

by Sarah D. Wire

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider legislation this week sponsored by Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman of Hot Springs aimed at making it easier for the U.S. Forest Service to thin federal forests and prevent wildfires.

Issues:

Natural Resources

Forestry bill to go to House

July 6, 2015 In The News

by Sarah D. Wire

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Issues:

Natural Resources

Rep. Westerman Touches On Controversial Issues

July 5, 2015 In The News

by Joshua Peguero

KFSM-TV 5

For a “5NEWS This Morning” segment that aired Sunday (July 5), anchor Jay Plyburn spoke to Rep. Bruce Westerman about a number of controversial issues. He touched on the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark rulings when it came to keeping the health subsidies in place for the Affordable Care Act and legalizing same-sex marriage across the country.

Issues:

Natural Resources

Delegation goes about the state

July 5, 2015 In The News

by Sarah D. Wire

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Members of the congressional delegation were home last week. Congress return Tuesday.

House Republicans push to deregulate the U.S. Forest Service

July 2, 2015 In The News

by Elizabeth Potter

Washington Examiner

House Republicans next week will consider legislation aimed at eliminating red tape at the U.S. Forest Service so it can fight wildfires and other natural disasters more efficiently and with fewer regulatory delays.

Issues:

Natural Resources

Westerman’s Forestry Bill is Long Overdue

July 2, 2015 In The News

by Marc Kilmer

The Arkansas Project

Congressman Bruce Westerman is taking an interest in our nation’s forestry laws. He may not get a lot of credit from the public for this, but he should.

Congressional Recap: Trade, Security And Court Rulings

June 28, 2015 In The News

Talk Business & Politics

This week in the nation’s capital, lawmakers took up issues involving trade and security, while two Supreme Court cases late in the week drew the ire of the state’s congressional delegation.

In recess for July Fourth, state’s D.C. lawmakers head home

June 28, 2015 In The News

by Sarah D. Wire

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

After a trip to Ukraine and Slovakia, U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said last week that the United States needs to provide assistance to help Ukrainian fighters fend off Russia-backed troops.

Washington Digest/Senate approves defense authorization bill

June 21, 2015 In The News

by Peter Urban

Arkansas News Bureau

The U.S. Senate last week overwhelmingly approved a $612 billion defense authorization bill over objections from the Obama administration that it evades congressionally mandated spending caps through an accounting loophole.

Washington News in Brief: 2 from UA join in hunger talks

June 21, 2015 In The News

by Sarah D. Wire

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Two University of Arkansas at Fayetteville employees joined representatives from more than 70 colleges and universities around the world Wednesday in Washington to talk about ending hunger on college campuses.