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Arkansas congressman calls visit to U.S.-Mexico border 'eye-opening experience'

February 13, 2018

by Frank Lockwood

U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman spent time along the southern border with Mexico this month, watching Border Patrol agents pursue drug and human traffickers in Arizona.

Issues:Security

50th Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony

February 7, 2018

Blog Post

As your Congressman, it is my privilege to represent the interests of Arkansans in Washington, D.C. One of the most rewarding responsibilities I have includes advocating for the needs and well-being of veterans and their families across Arkansas' Fourth Congressional District. The men and women of the United States Armed Forces are some of the best and brightest our country has to offer.

Issues:Veterans

Oversight and Investigations Chairman Westerman, House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bishop Visit U.S.-Mexico Border

February 7, 2018

Press Release

On Saturday, February 3, 2018, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) visited the U.S. border with Mexico for an update on the nation’s border security.

Issues:Security

Westerman Statement on Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act

February 6, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 772, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act

Issues:AccountabilityEducation and Opportunity

U.S.-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act “Protects U.S. Interests”

February 5, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Monday (February 5) upon passage of H.R. 2646, a bill to reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Westerman Statement on President Trump’s First State of the Union

January 30, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Tuesday (January 30) following President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address.

Issues:Education and OpportunityJobs and Economic GrowthTax Relief

What Can Be Learned from the Logic of an Illogical Shutdown

January 23, 2018

September 30 is an important date in our nation's capital. It's the end of the fiscal year for the federal government and about 30% of Uncle Sam's programs depend on new congressional discretionary appropriations each year to remain operational.

Issues:Accountability

Westerman, Bipartisan Members of Congress Introduce Bill for Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange

January 18, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and a bipartisan group of House members introduced a bill to modify the presumption of service connection for veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Thailand.

Issues:Veterans

Westerman Statement on Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act

January 16, 2018

Press Release

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Tuesday (January 16) upon unanimous passage of H.R. 4318, the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act.

Issues:Jobs and Economic Growth

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) Opens December 26

December 21, 2017

Blog Post

This serves as notification that the application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) will open on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at 7:00 AM (Central). The application period for the FY 2017 AFG Program closes on Friday, February 2, 2017 at 4:00 PM (Central).

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