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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:
Accountability, Education 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 Opportunity, Jobs and Economic Growth, Tax Relief

What Can Be Learned from the Logic of an Illogical Shutdown

January 23, 2018 Editorials

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.  The list includes Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Interior and other departments that are funded through 12 House originated appropriations

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).

“For the First Time in a Generation, the American People Will See Real, Tangible Tax Relief,” Westerman says

December 19, 2017 Press Release
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement Tuesday (December 19) upon House passage of the conference report on H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Issues:
Tax Relief

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Westerman Forestry Bill Due For A Final Vote In U.S. House

July 9, 2015 In The News
by Chris Hickey
KUAR 89.1 FM
Republican Congressman Bruce Westerman's first piece of major legislation is to go up for a final vote Thursday in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Issues:
Natural Resources

Arkansas Lawmakers Oppose Quapaw Attempts To Place Land in Federal Trust

July 9, 2015 In The News
by John Lyon
Arkansas News Bureau
Four members of Arkansas’ congressional delegation are asking the U.S. Department of the Interior to reject a request by the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma to place a 160-acre tract of land in central Arkansas into federal trust.

White House objects to Forest Service bill

July 9, 2015 In The News
by Sarah D. Wire
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The Obama administration said Wednesday it opposes legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., aimed at making it easier for the U.S. Forest Service to thin federal forests and prevent wildfires.
Issues:
Natural Resources

Legislation introduced to honor Helena's Jacob Trieber – nation's first Jewish federal judge

July 9, 2015 In The News
Helena Daily World
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman introduced legislation Tuesday to rename the Helena-West Helena Federal building in honor of Judge Jacob Trieber.

NWA editorial: Seeing the forests

July 9, 2015 In The News
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Today is a big day for U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, who represents the Fourth Congressional District of Arkansas, and for the nation's federal forests.
Issues:
Natural Resources

OUTDOORS: James River will host top pro bass anglers this weekend

July 9, 2015 In The News
by Ken Perrotte
The Free Lance-Star
THE BASS PRO SHOPS Bassmaster Northern Open takes place on the James River this weekend with nearly 200 of the top bass anglers in the world scheduled to participate.

Arkansas delegation opposes Quapaw land request in letter

July 8, 2015 In The News
Associated Press
Four members of Arkansas' congressional delegation have sent a letter to the Department of Interior, opposing a land trust request from the Quapaw tribe.

Can Drones Solve America’s Wildfire Crisis?

July 7, 2015 In The News
by Clare Foran
National Journal
As a dangerous wildfire season gets underway across America, Congress is frantically searching for ways to stamp out the flames.

Westerman accepting internship applications

July 7, 2015 In The News
Pine Bluff Commercial
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) is seeking fall interns in his Hot Springs and Washington, D.C., offices. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 7. Fall internships will run from Aug. 31 to Dec. 11.

Forestry bill to go to House

July 6, 2015 In The News
by Sarah D. Wire
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider legislation this week sponsored by Republican U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman of Hot Springs aimed at making it easier for the U.S. Forest Service to thin federal forests and prevent wildfires.
Issues:
Natural Resources

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Videos

Bruce Westerman Discusses Tax Relief on Capitol View

January 16, 2018 Video
On Sunday's (January 14) Capitol View, I discussed how the recently-passed tax relief package will benefit residents of the Fourth Congressional District and so much more.
Issues:
Tax Relief

Westerman Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 12, 2018 Video
On Monday, we commemorate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Congressman Bruce Westerman Discusses Tax Relief for Arkansas

January 2, 2018 Video
On THV11 Saturday morning, I sat down with Winnie Wright to discuss the recently-passed tax relief for hardworking Arkansans.
Issues:
Tax Relief

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