Westerman talks inflation effects on agriculture

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman blamed the Biden administration for the inflation that is affecting the nation. The Hot Springs Republican, who is vying for another term in Congress, went on to talk about the effects of... Read More.
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Westerman, Gonzalez introduce fair care act

WASHINGTON - Thursday, U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) introduced the Fair Care Act of 2022, a comprehensive health care reform plan that combines over 75 bipartisan proposals to lower costs, decrease the number of uninsured individuals, protect those with preexisting... Read More.

Congressman Westerman talks republican primary

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman did not draw an opponent in the Republican primary and was asked about that when he appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Tuesday. Like other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Westerman must run for reelection every two... Read More.
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Westerman questions Disinformation Board formation

WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and more than 170 Republican colleagues sent a letter led by Rep. Scott Franklin (FL-15) to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security regarding the establishment of its Disinformation Governance Board. In their... Read More.

Westerman introduces act to reclassify Dyslexia

WASHINGTON – Wednesday, Congressmen Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Co-Chair of the House Dyslexia Caucus, introduced the bipartisan 21st Century Dyslexia Act to reclassify dyslexia within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The members released the following statement: "By reclassifying dyslexia as its own, stand-alone category within... Read More.
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Congressman Westerman talks energy production

Earlier this week, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman spent time with other members of the U.S. House of Representatives in Louisiana talking about increasing energy production, particularly by offshore drilling for petroleum. Westerman talked about the trip with Deltaplex News. With the price of energy and... Read More.

Westerman proposes ban on timber imports from Russia

i WASHINGTON - House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (AR-04) introduced the No Timber From Tyrants Act with the support of more than 80 members and 35 industry groups. This legislation would prohibit imports of forest products from Russia and Belarus while... Read More.
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Westerman Statement on Russia Invasion into Ukraine

WASHINGTON - In reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion into Ukraine, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement: "Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked campaign to take over Ukraine must be stopped," said Rep. Westerman. "I call on President Biden and our allies to stand with the innocent people... Read More.
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Westerman reacts to raising the debt limit

  WASHINGTON—Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark) on Thursday reacted to a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to raise the country's debt limit. In a statement released by his office, Westerman said: “Today, House Democrats unilaterally voted to suspend the debt limit once again... Read More.

Westerman critical of Democratic Infrastructure package

In his weekly newsletter, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman talked about the infrastructure package currently moving through Congress. “The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure marked up its portion of the Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending package. The major takeaway- House Democrats have their priorities all wrong,”... Read More.