U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-4)
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Lawmakers introduce resolution for National Dyslexia Awareness Month
Today, Congressional Dyslexia Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced a resolution recognizing October 2024 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month.
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Arkansas receives $2.75 million federal grant for former Army-Navy Hospital security
The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) has awarded a federal grant of $2,750,000 to the state of Arkansas for security and fire protection services at the former Army-Navy Hospital property in Hot Springs. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released statements commending the announcement.
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Bipartisan bill seeks study on impact of cellphone use in K-12 classrooms
Today, Reps. Bruce Westerman (AR-04), David Trone (MD-06), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), and Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced the Focus on Learning Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to complete a study on the effects of cell phone use in K-12 classrooms and its impact on students’ mental health and academic performance.
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Westerman's WRDA priorities move forward in House markup session
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a markup session today to advance the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) issued a statement regarding the development.
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Arkansas House delegation calls for removal of Pride flags from VA facilities
WASHINGTON - Congressmen Bruce Westerman (AR-04), French Hill (AR-02), Steve Womack (AR-03), and Rick Crawford (AR-01) have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, expressing concern over the encouragement for VA facilities to display Pride flags at taxpayers' expense. The letter urges McDonough to remove any flag other than the American flag, the VA flag, state flags, and the POW-MIA recognition flag from VA facilities.
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Three Arkansas students appointed to U.S. Service Academies
Three students from Arkansas' Fourth Congressional District have accepted appointments to U.S. Service Academies. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) hosted a send-off for the students and their families at his Hot Springs office. Westerman released the following statement:
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House passes bill honoring Johnny Cash with post office naming
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed H.R. 7180, a bill sponsored by Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) to designate the post office in Kingsland, Arkansas, as the “Kingsland ‘Johnny Cash’ Post Office.” Following the passage of the bill, Westerman stated:
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House passes FAA Reauthorization Act with Westerman's support
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted in favor of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years and enhancing American aviation safety and infrastructure. Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) expressed his support for the legislation, stating, "The FAA Reauthorization will make timely and strategic investments to bolster aviation safety and infrastructure, support the aviation workforce, and drive economic growth. Arkansas is on track to be a leader in aviation, and this legislation...
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Congressman Westerman speaks at unveiling of Daisy Bates statue in U.S. Capitol
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) recently delivered remarks at the unveiling of a statue of civil rights activist and journalist Daisy Bates in the National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.
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HOUSE PASSES WESTERMAN COSPONSORED BILLS TO COMBAT IRANIAN AGGRESSION
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 6046 and H.R. 5947, legislation cosponsored by Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) to comprehensively address the threat posed by Iran. Westerman released a statement in support of the bills, saying, "Iran is one of the world’s foremost sponsors of terrorism. The Obama Administration set an unruly precedent of appeasing Iran that the Biden Administration has compounded. This weakness has emboldened Iran to continue launching unjustified attacks against Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East, just as we saw...
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WESTERMAN, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE SECOND CHANCE REAUTHORIZATION ACT
WASHINGTON - A group of U.S. Representatives, including Bruce Westerman, Carol Miller, Danny Davis, Bobby Scott, Barry Moore, Sheila Jackson Lee, and Jerry Nadler, have introduced the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2024, a bipartisan initiative aimed at reducing recidivism rates nationwide.Congressman Bruce Westerman emphasized the importance of promoting second chances, stating, “When we meet individuals who have paid their debts to society with the support and tools they need to succeed, they are less likely to re-offend and more likely to be positive members of...
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HOUSE PASSES WESTERMAN BILL TO EXPAND OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Act (EXPLORE), bipartisan legislation sponsored by Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) to expand outdoor recreation access nationwide.In a statement, Congressman Westerman expressed his dedication to ensuring the reopening of overnight camping at the Albert Pike Recreation Area, stating, "No one understands the blessing of outdoor recreation opportunities quite like Arkansans, which is why I’m proud to champion the EXPLORE Act to ensure that outdoorsmen and women can safely enjoy...
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WESTERMAN EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT EPA IRIS PROGRAM AND FORMALDEHYDE RISK ASSESSMENT
WASHINGTON - In a recent development, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) has raised concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Integrated Risk Information System Program (IRIS) and its risk assessment of formaldehyde. In a letter addressed to EPA leadership, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the National Marine Fisheries Service, Westerman highlighted the potential negative impacts of the IRIS assessment on various sectors.Westerman urged the agencies to collaborate and thoroughly evaluate the implications of the IRIS assessment before finalizing it. He...
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Congressman Bruce Westerman Voices Opposition to Latest Spending Package
U.S. House of Representatives passed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. In response, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) expressed his dissent with the legislation, particularly highlighting his concerns about the allocation of funds. Westerman stated, “I am committed to working in good faith with my colleagues to restore fiscal sanity and secure the southern border. Because of that, I could not, in good conscience, vote for a bill that provided millions in funding for abortion clinics and child transgender programs through Senate Democrat earmarks while...
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WESTERMAN JOINS GOV. SANDERS, SEN. BOOZMAN TO BREAK GROUND ON MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN EAST CAMDEN
Yesterday in East Camden, Arkansas, Congressman Bruce Westerman, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and U.S. Senator John Boozman came together to mark the groundbreaking of the new R2S manufacturing facility. This facility, a collaboration between Raytheon and Rafael Advanced Defense System, will produce the Tamir missile for the Iron Dome Weapon System and its variant, the SkyHunter® missile.Representing the Arkansas congressional delegation, Congressman Bruce Westerman expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "This new facility will usher in high quality jobs...
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Westerman Statement on EPA's Latest Industry Killing Standards
WASHINGTON - Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) expressed his concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). These standards, announced last night, could have significant implications for the U.S. economy."These new industry killing standards on fine particulate matter have the potential to jeopardize millions of jobs nationwide and threaten billions in economic activity," says Congressman Westerman. He further emphasizes the negative impact on the forest products...
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Westerman Cosponsors Bill to Ensure Timely Access to Veteran Care
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) has joined Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) as a cosponsor of the SCHEDULES Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring timely treatment for veterans seeking specialty care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).Speaking about the importance of the bill, Congressman Westerman stated, "Veterans from the 4th District and nationwide have earned the right to receive the highest quality care, benefits, and services. It’s entirely unacceptable that veterans who risked their lives in service to our country are often left in painful...
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Western Caucus Urges EPA to Halt Release of Onerous NAAQS Proposal
Washington - Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse, Western Caucus Vice-Chair Bruce Westerman, and Congressman Rick Allen have sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, urging the agency to halt the release of updated National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter. The lawmakers express their concerns with the proposal and call for a review of the NAAQS under the regular five-year schedule.In their letter, the lawmakers state, "It is our understanding that you are finalizing an update to the...
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Westerman Cosponsors Legislation to Permanently Repeal the Death Tax
Congressman Bruce Westerman of Arkansas has joined forces with Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa and 162 other members of the U.S. House of Representatives to introduce the Death Tax Repeal Act. This legislation aims to permanently repeal the death tax, which imposes a burdensome tax on the transfer of property, land, and assets from deceased family members to their heirs. The death tax is seen as unfair and costly, particularly for family farms and small businesses.According to Congressman Westerman, "Over 99% of our country's two million farms and ranches and over 95%...
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WESTERMAN STATEMENT ON VOTE AGAINST LATEST CONTINUING RESOLUTION
Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) expressed his opposition to H.R. 2872, the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, in a statement released today. The bill, which passed in the House, aimed to extend the expiration dates for the appropriations process.In his statement, Congressman Westerman highlighted the repeated use of continuing resolutions in the past year, stating, "This was the fourth continuing resolution voted on by the House in the past year." He further expressed his disappointment with the rejection of a conservative spending...