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Constituent services is my top priority as Representative for Arkansas' Fourth Congressional District. I understand that seeking federal assistance can be challenging and even frustrating at times; that's why Team Westerman is equipped with highly skilled caseworkers who know how to help Arkansans who may be experiencing delays or lack of response from a federal agency. While they may not be able to guarantee you a favorable outcome, they will do their best to ensure you receive a fair and timely response to the problem you may be facing.

The countdown is officially on for the Great North American Eclipse. On April 8th, the sun, moon, and earth will align perfectly for a Total Solar Eclipse, and Arkansas is the prime location to view it. The path of totality will stretch over 100 miles across 53 counties in the Natural States, including a handful of major cities in Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District: Texarkana, Russellville, and Murfreesboro.

In 1972, Congress enacted the Clean Water Act to support clean water, healthy communities, and industries throughout our economy. When farmers and ranchers, builders, and manufacturers obtain a permit to start a project, the Clean Water Act is meant to serve as a tool to protect clean water for our nation. Unfortunately, over the years, the federal government has weaponized the Clean Water Act to delay, stall, or block permits for critical energy, transportation infrastructure, and other commercial projects.

As social media becomes more integral to our daily lives, the need for security to protect Americans from foreign adversaries online has become increasingly prevalent. Bad actors, like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), have taken advantage of the growing U.S. footprint online by utilizing Chinese-owned apps, like TikTok, to target, surveil, and manipulate Americans.

In 2021, while stationed in Japan, Navy Lieutenant Ridge Alkonis was driving down a mountain road with his wife, Brittany, and their three children. As he was driving, Ridge suffered a terrible case of altitude sickness that caused him to lose consciousness at the wheel, resulting in a tragic and unfortunate accidental car crash that left two Japanese citizens dead.

Nearly seven months ago, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, a strong and bipartisan reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration.