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April 22, 2022
Weekly Columns

This week we celebrate Earth Day, where we recognize the need to protect our environment as good stewards of the Earth. “Environment” should not be a dirty word to conservatives.

Issues:Natural Resources

April 15, 2022
Weekly Columns

I recently led a group of Western Caucus Congressmen on a tour of Arkansas’ Fourth District to show my colleagues the unique relationship the Natural State has with our natural resources and how we manage and use them to our communities’ advantage.

Issues:Foreign AffairsNatural Resources

April 11, 2022

WASHINGTON - On April 8 and 9, Vice Chair of the Western Caucus Bruce Westerman (AR-04) led a group of Western Caucus Members on a 


April 10, 2022

Members of the Congressional Western Caucus said the federal government's ownership of large tracts in the Western United States complicates land management.


April 8, 2022
Weekly Columns

The situation at our southern border continues to worsen as Spring brings about a predicable spike in illegal border crossings and encounters. In addition to the expected seasonal spike, President Joe Biden is ending Title 42, originally implemented by President Donald Trump as a public health measure barring asylum applicants from entering the U.S.

Issues:Foreign AffairsSecurity

April 1, 2022
Weekly Columns

President Joe Biden released his Fiscal Year 2023 budget proposal this week, revealing more the same polices that have brought Americans historic inflation and record high gas prices. President Biden promised not to raise taxes on those earning less than $400,000 a year, but he has broken that promise by ensuring every American pays more for everyday necessities.

Issues:AccountabilityJobs and Economic GrowthTax Relief

April 1, 2022

It is no secret that every summer, western states experience what has become an annual season of devastating wildfires. The West is a patchwork of public lands, and the federal government has long neglected its responsibility to actively manage the forests and grasslands it owns.


March 25, 2022
Weekly Columns

This week, major airlines including Alaska Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines sent a letter to President Joe Biden opposing the extension of COVID-19 travel restrictions as cases, hospitalizations, and deaths caused by the Coronavirus continue to plummet and Americans across the country go a

Issues:AccountabilityTransportation and Infrastructure

March 21, 2022

Leadership starts with a strong national energy policy, and the United States must lead in our response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Everyone now knows more should have been done to stymie Russia before the invasion, but now we must look forward and lead with confidence and boldness to protect Americans and strengthen our allies in this fight for freedom. 


March 18, 2022
Weekly Columns

On Wednesday, I was honored to attend the address by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as he spoke to Congress over Zoom, pleading for help for his people as they fight for their freedom and their lives.

Issues:Foreign AffairsSecurity