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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.

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Sep 21, 2022

As my colleague from our Arkansas delegation, Bruce Westerman, who is the ranking member on the House Committee on Natural Resources and the only licensed forester in Congress, has said, we have quite literally loved our trees to death…

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Sep 19, 2022

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bill along with the other suspension bills that we have worked with Chairman Grijalva to get on the floor today. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to recognize the…

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Sep 13, 2022

We have a global . . . gas catastrophic event going on in Ukraine right now with Russia, the evil empire that they are.

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Sep 13, 2022

Americans, including those in the energy and environmental policy space, are rightfully troubled by the growing threat that their speech will be shut down by those who sit in politically powerful positions.

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Sep 13, 2022

Today's approach by Democrats threatens the exercise of First Amendment rights . . . This committee should be wary of any attempt to stifle the exercise of free speech.

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Sep 13, 2022

Why isn't the committee issuing subpoenas for PR firms that offer support for the climate change lobby, like the Sierra Club.

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Sep 13, 2022

It would be helpful if people weren't misled about electric cars. They are generally more expensive.

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Sep 13, 2022

Let's be clear on who's misleading the American people. The Biden administration, acting as though their energy strategies are resulting in lower emissions and addressing climate change.

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Sep 13, 2022

Ms. Foster, your America Last Socialist Organization has repeatedly attempted to hit the oil and gas industry in Colorado.

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Sep 13, 2022

Thanks to American's innovative and entrepreneurial spirit, we've demonstrated we can develop our resources wisely, provide clean, safe power, and be energy dominant free from independence on hostile regimes that may threaten our national…

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Jul 29, 2022

I know the distinguished gentleman, Mr. Hoyer, has left the Chamber, but I did want to personally thank him for putting the Senate NEPA streamlining bill on the suspension calendar today. I hope we can work on more issues like that in the…

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Jul 29, 2022

This is a commonsense, good amendment that the leader has offered. I urge its adoption, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman). The…

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