I am sure living in Florida you have probably stood on the edge of a boat and asked that question: Why? Why did a shark eat my fish? What was it that motivated it? Is it because there are too many sharks? Is it something I did? It leaves…
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.
When President George H.W. Bush signed the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991, he said that the legislation would help us serve as good neighbors in times of need. The Drought Preparedness Act reauthorizes vital…
I have no further requests for time and continue to reserve the balance of my time.
Once again, I thank Representative Boebert for her hard work and leadership and the effort she put into crafting this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I urge the adoption of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro…
This is a commonsense bill that promotes collaboration between Federal agencies and local stakeholders. It achieves this without adding any burden on the American taxpayer. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of this bill, and I yield back the…
I have experienced what Mr. Wittman was talking about; you know, excited to be reeling in a fish, and you get it to the boat, and you maybe have a couple of lips and an eyeball and part of a gill. That is all that is left. I don't get to…
I have no further requests for time, I am prepared to close, and I continue to reserve the balance of my time.
Once again, this is important legislation to reauthorize the Udall Foundation to continue supporting Native American congressional interns, as well as the research and study that goes along with that. As I mentioned earlier, it also works…
I want to thank them for working tirelessly to bring the issues important to their districts to this committee.
But the relative amount of rise right now compared to 400 feet of rise and fall is hard to fathom.
I appreciate all the help that you all provided to us in coming up with the new COFA agreement.
This committee is committed to territorial self-determination and improving the livelihoods of all Americans on the islands.





