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Bruce Westerman

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Bruce Eugene Westerman is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Westerman has focused on issues such as natural resources, forestry, and environmental policy during his time in office. He has been an advocate for sustainable forestry practices and has worked on legislation aimed at improving the management of public lands. Westerman has also been involved in discussions around economic development and job creation in Arkansas.

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Apr 4, 2022

Is there a danger of doing prescribed fire without mechanical thinning first?

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Apr 4, 2022

We are going to talk about what we need to do with the trees that we have before we talk about planting more of them.

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Apr 4, 2022

To think that we have apprehended enough fentanyl to give a lethal dose to every American citizen is just outrageous.

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Apr 4, 2022

The border crisis is exacerbating our nation's opioid crisis.

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Mar 31, 2022

Madam Speaker, in a peewee sports competition, you can make the case that if you are competing, you are winning. But when it comes to global standing, energy independence, and economic security, there are no participation trophies. Our…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-31
Mar 31, 2022

The report is retained in committee files and available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dibe.2020.100030.

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Mar 31, 2022

I was pleased when I read the majority's memo on the hearing, and especially the part where they reference climate and ecological data.

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Mar 29, 2022

Madam Speaker, it is my honor to stand in this Chamber tonight and to pay tribute to one of the longest serving and I think one of the most effective Members to ever stand in this Chamber. Don Young was not just the longest-serving Member…

Congressional Record · 2022-03-29
Mar 16, 2022

I think there is a format for that. I think we can have roundtables that aren't formal committee hearings where we do that virtually.

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Mar 16, 2022

Is it time to end virtual hearings? Is it time to come back and vote in person?

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Mar 16, 2022

I still believe it works best when we are in person.

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