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Tax Relief

The issue of Tax Reform affects all of us and dealing with it is an important part of my work in Congress.

January 19, 2024

WASHINGTONCongressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) joined Congressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04) and 162 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in introducing the Death Tax Repeal Act.

Issues:Tax Relief

April 28, 2023
Weekly Columns

Our nation has a serious debt problem, which goes hand in hand with our government’s irresponsible spending. The out-of-control cycle of federal spending has gone on for far too long, and it’s why we hit the debt ceiling…again. I’ve repeatedly said that we can’t just continue to raise the debt ceiling without making proactive spending changes.

Issues:Jobs and Economic GrowthTax Relief

March 10, 2023
Weekly Columns

Our country has a spending problem. I feel like a broken record when I say that, but I’ll keep saying it until we can fix it. We need to get our country back on the right fiscal track, and that starts with reining in on our government’s relentless habit of irresponsible spending.

Issues:Tax Relief

September 23, 2022
Weekly Columns

Since President Joe Biden’s first day in office, America has watched as he and Congressional Democrats hastened our economic instability and allowed shelves to go bare, communities to be ravaged by crime, and savings to evaporate. I’ve heard from many Arkansans who feel left behind. President Biden has sarcastically asked, “what are Republicans for?” Well, Mr.

Issues:AccountabilityEducation and OpportunityForeign AffairsHealth CareJobs and Economic GrowthNatural ResourcesSecurityTax ReliefTransportation and Infrastructure

September 23, 2022

WASHINGTON - Today, Leader Kevin McCarthy and the House Republican Conference introduced their "Commitment to America," a policy platform to create An Economy That's Strong, A Nation That's Safe, A Future That's Built on Freedom, and A Government That's Accountable.

Mr. Westerman released the following statement:


August 26, 2022
Weekly Columns

President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order this week to transfer $500 billion of student loan debt onto the American taxpayers over the next ten years and extended the freeze on student debt repayments until January 2023, costing the taxpayers $5 billion per month.

Issues:AccountabilityEducation and OpportunityTax Relief

August 12, 2022
Weekly Columns

This week, Congressional Democrats used a special procedural tool called “reconciliation” to pass a $745 billion bill through both chambers of Congress on a party line vote.

Issues:Jobs and Economic GrowthTax Relief

August 12, 2022

WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act under the budget reconciliation process. House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued the following statement in response:


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

March 1, 2022

WASHINGTON - In response to President Joe Biden's first State of the Union Address, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement: