Jun 6, 2018
This crisis is decades in the making. It will take at least another decade of sound management to restore our forests to good health.
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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Jun 6, 2018
Congress has provided budgetary authority and management options. I am eager to hear today's testimony.
Jun 5, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Louisiana for hosting this. Also, it is an honor to follow my three colleagues from Arkansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, specifically in the…
May 21, 2018
I just wanted to point out that I know we all know that Pittman-Robertson funds come from sales of ammunition and firearms.
May 17, 2018
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of part III of subtitle C of title VIII, insert the following: SEC. 8334. ANALYSIS OF…
May 17, 2018
Mr. Chair, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, my amendment promotes collaborative forest management, cuts red tape, and encourages the Forest Service to plan for the long- term health of our Nation's forests. Mr…
May 17, 2018
Mr. Chair, this bill, again, does not sidestep any environmental activity. It just simply says that we have to evaluate the do-nothing option and what the effects to the forest are from that. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman…
May 17, 2018
Mr. Chair, this amendment does not sidestep NEPA, it does not weaken NEPA, it just simply says you have to evaluate the alternative of doing nothing. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Tipton).
May 17, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I just want to say this amendment ensures that we prioritize the long-term health of our forest and we equip the Forest Service with the tools they need to execute a plan. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support the…
May 17, 2018
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle E of title VIII, insert the following: SEC. 85__. REPORT ON WILDFIRE…
May 17, 2018
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. My amendment is simple. It calls for the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management to report back on the progress they are making to address the problem of catastrophic…
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