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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.

Dec 5, 2024

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 8413 provides a solution to a dispute between Frontier and Hitchcock Counties and the Bureau of Reclamation. These reservoirs, among other benefits, provide valuable recreational access to over 57,000 acres available for…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-05
Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on H.R. 5103, the bill now under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-03
Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5103, the Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation, or the FISHES, Act. This legislation…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-03
Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5103) to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes, as amended. The…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-03
Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 7872, the bill now under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-03
Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill brings together two agencies that don't usually interact, the United States Geological Survey, USGS, and the Department of Health and Human Services, HHS. H.R…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-03
Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on H.R. 6395, the bill now under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-03
Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Without the necessary tools, healthcare professionals cannot administer lifesaving care to their patients. While it may not be immediately obvious, these tools include minerals and…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-03
Dec 3, 2024

In closing, Mr. Speaker, many times in recent years this body has taken steps to help communities recover in the wake of natural disasters. Programs designed to help communities recover from these disasters must work effectively and help…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-03

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