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America is at a crossroads. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults now say that protecting the environment should be a top priority for the president and Congress, marking the first time in recent history in which environmental protection rivals the economy among the public's top policy priorities. Devastating wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters have the public asking if there's more we can do to be stewards of our resources and environment. At the start of the 117th Congress, we have an opportunity to tackle these issues.
Every community in the Fourth District has a Hometown Hero worth celebrating! As neighbors, co-workers, and friends, we see their kindness and feel the impact of their work each day. These businesses and community members are the life-blood of our district.
Last week, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Equality Act which redefines the word "sex" to include transgender individuals and subsequently deprives others from their First Amendment rights. During the debate of this bill, my Democrat colleague Congressman Jerry Nadler from New York declared that there was no place for God and religion in the discussion of the Equality Act.
America was founded on the ideal that all people are created equal and that we are all endowed by our creator with the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. While our nation hasn't always lived up to this collective creed, we continually strive to make America a more just and equitable nation.
Unfortunately, in the pursuit of equality, some in our government have gone awry and chosen to infringe on First Amendment rights by supporting a bill erroneously called the Equality Act.
A study by Harvard University found that one-third of Americans do not trust the integrity of the 2020 Presidential election. Their distrust is a call for action, and it is our responsibility to restore confidence in our voting systems.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) introduced the Verification and Oversight for Transparent Elections, Registration, and Identification (VOTER ID) Act. U.S. Reps. Mike Rogers (R-AL), Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Brian Mast (R-FL), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Rick Crawford (R-AR) joined the bill as original cosponsors.
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the American Rescue Plan. U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement:
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new guidance for how schools can reopen safely, making President Biden's stated goal of reopening all K-12 schools to five days a week by the end of April a reality. The science has been clear that schools are of low risk to spread Coronavirus, and studies have shown that there are serious consequences of virtual learning to children's mental, emotional, and academic well-being.
As we cross the one-year mark in fighting the global Coronavirus pandemic, we can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to the great work of Operation Warp Speed, we have multiple safe and effective vaccines available to the public. I encourage everyone to take the vaccine once it becomes available.
Last week, John Kerry, President Biden's climate czar, showed how out of touch he is with hard-working Americans. When asked about the inevitable job losses that will follow President Biden's Executive Order on energy production, he suggested that those working in fossil fuel industries today shouldn't feel badly about losing their jobs because they would simply have to learn to "make the solar panels." Shortly thereafter, a statement he made in 2019 while traveling to Iceland by private jet came to light.