Westerman reacts to Biden vaccine mandate

  WASHINGTON – Reacting to President Biden’s executive order mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for private businesses with over 100 employees, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement Friday: “This week, the Biden Administration and Democrat leaders in D.C. have illustrated misguided priorities, out-of-touch policies,... Read More.

Westerman joins Boozman on agri tour

      In his weekly report, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman said he joined Sen. John Boozman on his annual agriculture tour this week. We made stops in Booneville, Charleston, Lonsdale, Malvern and Arkadelphia to visit with farmers, ranchers, and agriculture manufacturers. Agriculture is the top economic... Read More.
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Westerman talks infrastructure

By Ray King Congress is getting back to work on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan already approved by the U.S. Senate. On Thursday, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman was in Washington where he talked to Deltaplex News about the legislation. Westerman said it is hard to... Read More.
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Westerman discusses infrastructure package

By Ray King Now that the U.S. Senate has passed the first phase of President Joe Biden’s massive infrastructure legislation, it moves to the House of Representatives where its future is less certain. Before that happens, the Senate will attempt to pass the second part of... Read More.

Westerman celebrates NCTR 50th anniversary

On Wednesday, Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) spoke to the 50th-anniversary celebration of the National Center of Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, Arkansas. Westerman talked about the facility with Deltaplex News. According to a news release, NCTR is the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) research facility... Read More.
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Congressman Westerman talks about border security

In his weekly column, Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman talked about immigration and the need for a barrier at the southern border. I recently lead a congressional delegation to McCallen, Texas to see the results of the immigration crisis happening at our southern border. What... Read More.

Westerman statement on OMB reversing MSA rule

  WASHINGTON - Wednesday, U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman (R-AR) released the following statement on the reversal of the proposed Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rule that would have raised the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) population threshold from 50,000 to 100,000 people: “I commend OMB’s decision... Read More.
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Westerman extends holiday greetings

Greetings, Happy Fourth of July weekend! Whether you’re sitting by the lake, grilling hot dogs with neighbors, or keeping it cool indoors, I hope you’re able to take time to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends. Capitol tours have remained closed this summer, and I... Read More.

Westerman named to Healthy Futures Task Force

On Tuesday, Republican House of Representatives leader Kevin McCarthy announced the appointment of Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) to the Healthy Future Task Force. The Task Force will build on Republican health policy successes and craft a patient-focused agenda for the future.  “I am grateful to... Read More.
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Westerman honors “Hometown Heroes”

Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman visited several Southeast Arkansas counties including Jefferson last week while Congress was in recess. He wrote about the visit on his regular weekly column. It was fantastic to be in Arkansas last week to honor people across the district as... Read More.