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Arkansans are no strangers to the summer heat, especially in southern Arkansas, where high humidity levels and heat index values of 105+ have become the norm this summer. Trying to beat the summer heat is no joke, and when coupled with record-high gas and grocery prices, Arkansans may be forced to cut corners to afford to stay cool.
In the 4th District, we are fortunate to have numerous small and medium-sized airfields that serve Arkansans and visitors from across the country, and we are home to a robust agricultural aviation industry. As such, Congress must make timely and strategic investments that will bolster our aviation capabilities.
A few years ago, I met a young lady named Sara Kruzan, who shared her story as a child sex trafficking victim. At only 11 years old, Sara was groomed for a life of sex slavery by a man she trusted. At 13, Sara's abuser forced her into sex work. After years of abuse at the hands of her trafficker, she escaped and later returned to retaliate against her abuser – killing him in the process.
Some of my earliest and favorite memories are on top of a mountain hunting or on a lake fishing in Arkansas with my family and friends. I know I am not alone in that. Hunting and fishing are two of the oldest and most valued pastimes for millions of Americans.
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth & Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, legislation that will reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years and improve American aviation safety and infrastructure. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement on its passage:
WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-04), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29), David Trone (D-MD-06), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) introduced the Child Sex Crimes Victims Protection Act, legislation to reform the way juvenile victims of sex trafficking and abuse are sentenced if they retaliate against their abusers.
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) led 50 House Republicans in sending a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams expressing concern over a proposed rule that would ban cost-effective lead ammunition and fishing tackle across eight national wildlife refuges.
In part, the members wrote:
This week, the House voted on the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to continue supporting our military and defense capabilities in Fiscal Year 2024. Since 1961, Congress has worked together to pass the NDAA and maintain the U.S. as a global leader in military readiness.
This year’s NDAA delivered on many Republican priorities while saving taxpayer dollars and empowering a robust national defense by ensuring service men and women have the resources they need to protect our nation.
WASHINGTON - WASHINGTON – Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Rep. Steve Womack (AR-03) introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that will give the Department of Defense authority to provide grant funding to the Army-Navy Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas for on-site security and other site-planning activities.
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024.