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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.
The gentleman from Minnesota has invited me to Minnesota to fish before. It is a lovely time of year to fish in Minnesota if you like fishing through a little hole in the ice, but I am sure it would be great on Lake Winnie. Madam Speaker…
I thank the gentleman for his hard work on this legislation. I thank the gentleman from California and the minority for supporting it, as well. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
This is a simple, bipartisan bill that will distinguish an important site for its pivotal role in the American fight for independence ahead of our Nation's 250th anniversary. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I…
Proceedings will resume on questions previously postponed. Votes will be taken in the following order: The motion to recommit on H.R. 115; Passage of H.R. 115, if ordered; and Motions to suspend the rules with respect to: S. 3448; and H.R…
This is a straightforward bill that will help a hard-hit community and provide it with options for how it can best bounce back. I thank Representative Tokuda for advancing this important legislation on behalf of her constituents. I…
I have no further requests for time. I am prepared to close and reserve the balance of my time.
This is a good, commonsense bill that will continue important forest management efforts in an area facing a high risk of catastrophic wildfire. This effort would not have been possible without the leadership of the Members representing the…
I would like to commend my colleague from California (Mrs. Steel) for working across the aisle in this bipartisan, all-of-the-above energy bill. I urge my colleagues to support the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER…
As part of an all-of-the-above approach to energy security, geothermal energy has great potential to help meet the United States' growing energy demands. I appreciate Ms. Ocasio-Cortez' work with my team to address concerns raised about…
This is a commonsense bill that will benefit the people of northern Minnesota and our public lands. Once again, I applaud Representative Stauber for his work on this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the bill, and I yield back…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I thank her for bringing this amendment, which is important. I support the amendment. Unfortunately, our forests out West are overstocked. They compete with each other. They get weak. They invite…
This is a good amendment that allows for good use of our resources. It allows Tribes and local communities to take care of the roads that are necessary to access, to be able to do these forest management projects, and also to be able to…
I thank the gentlewoman for her efforts in helping make this a better bill. She knows all too well the devastation of catastrophic wildfires like what are happening in her district. Mr. Chair, I have no further requests for time, I am…
I am pleased that conservation groups and clean energy companies and associations have come together to support this comprehensive version of PLREDA.
I am glad there is bipartisan support for a policy to establish revenue sharing for renewables, ensuring parity with fossil energy.
We know that clean-burning U.S. natural gas has done more to offset global carbon emissions than any other program that is out there.
I support Congressman Thompson's bill to once again tell DOI these activities are not required for the states as they manage their programs.
The advocacy for this legislation has been predicated on lies and falsehoods.
The legislation encourages other Tribes to engage in similar immoral conduct, creating a significant threat that more sacred sites will be destroyed.
The legislation rewards one Tribe for conduct that is morally reprehensible and violative of the cultural code all other sister tribes collectively abide.
I disagree with you on that. We should vote smartly. We should put smart policy in place.
At the end of the day, there is no reason to oppose the Carcieri fix legislation.
H.R. 6180... would also amend the Indian Reorganization Act to confirm the Secretary's discretionary authority to place land into trust for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
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