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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...
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...