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Westerman and Boozman listen to Powerhouse employee
June 29, 2022

WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) toured the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) hydroelectric power plant in Ozark on Tuesday.

Summer is the time of peak power usage and Ozark Powerhouse plays a critical role in ensuring the power grid has the capability to support the demand. Renewable energy sources such as coal, solar, wind and water are necessary to decrease the possibility of brownouts and blackouts.


June 24, 2022
Weekly Columns

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Clinic in favor of Dobbs, reversing Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and sending the issue of abortion back to the states. This historic decision will have major ramifications across the country. Now, the fight for life begins in the states, as each legislature creates its own laws on abortion.

Issues:Health Care

June 24, 2022

WASHINGTON - In reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement:

Issues:Health Care

June 24, 2022

WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined Rep. Ken Buck (CO-04) and other Republican colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding the Department of Justice take action to protect Americans from the meteoric rise of violent attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and churches.

Issues:Security

June 24, 2022

WASHINGTON - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) hosted a joint forum to hear from Americans across the country about how President Joe Biden's catastrophic energy policies are hurting their businesses and paychecks. Hot Springs native Greg Bates, owner and operator of Greg Bates Logging testified on the effects of skyrocketing energy costs on his business. 


June 23, 2022

WASHINGTON - Washington - Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) joined House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), U.S. Reps. Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Jim Costa (D-Calif.), David Valadao (R-Calif.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), Tom McClintock (R-Calif.) and 23 other members in introducing H.R. 8168, the Save Our Sequoias (SOS) Act.


June 17, 2022

WASHINGTON — Representatives Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Scott Franklin (FL-15), Claudia Tenney (NY-22), and Mike Johnson (LA-04) sent a letter with more than 120 colleagues demanding the Department of Justice investigate recent attacks against several Pro-Life organizations as instances of domestic terrorism.

Issues:Security

June 17, 2022
Weekly Columns

Ronald Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.’” Americans across the country are hurting, faced with unprecedented gas prices and a global food crisis. Farmers and producers are struggling to combat the growing food shortage as supply chains remained strained and input costs continue to skyrocket. Diesel costs are up 115%, natural gas is up 202%, and fertilizer is up 125% from January 2021.

Issues:Jobs and Economic Growth

June 17, 2022

WASHINGTON - This week, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), introduced H.R. 8069, the Reducing Farm Input Costs and Barriers to Domestic Production Act. The bill requires the Biden Administration to reverse its regulatory barriers to domestic agriculture production and provide immediate relief to families across the country.


June 10, 2022
Weekly Columns

Our country was horrified by the evil acts perpetrated in Uvalde, TX, that stole the lives of 19 children and two adults. Americans are rightfully asking the question, “what can we do to ensure this does not happen again?” Parents should never be afraid of sending their children to school, and we must find a way to bring security back to education.

Issues:Education and OpportunitySecurity