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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.
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2021. Earlier this month, President Biden released his budget, which does not include the Hyde amendment…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1664, offered by Congressman Veasey, would authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the D.C. area to recognize…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1154, offered by Congressman McEachin, requires the Secretary of the Interior to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating a national heritage area comprised of…
Mr. Speaker, this is a great bill to honor our heroes and to say thank you in another way. I urge a ``yes'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1500
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1029, offered by Congressman Steube of Florida, would waive the application fee associated with special use permits for any veterans' demonstrations or special…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 2467, but not necessarily in defense or in critique of PFAS. Unfortunately, this legislation puts the cart before the horse. It would establish a PFAS standard before the EPA has the…
We believe that conservation, not preservation, of our natural resources is the best policy.
Wouldn't it be fair to say we would be in a better position, had some of that storage been built?
The Smokey Project on the Mendocino National Forest is an example of how litigation and critical habitat designations can interfere with much-needed forest restoration activities.
This ping-pong approach continually fails to provide certainty to people, species and our environment.
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