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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 House recently, by unanimous voice vote, passed the EXPLORE Act to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. Arkansas is home to a wide variety of beautiful State parks. Many of these parks are in the Fourth District…
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.
I thank my colleague from Texas (Mr. Hunt) for his work on the bill. H.R. 7377 will provide regulatory certainty and fairness in royalty management. I also thank the minority for their cooperation in passing this commonsense bill. Mr…
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.
In a previous career having been licensed to do appraisals and having studied the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice and been tested on that, I am glad to say that this legislation doesn't exempt appraisers from having to…
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.
Once again, H.R. 6062 would reinstate the process to approve amendments to the Constitution of American Samoa via approval by the Secretary of the Interior and address concerns of American Samoans. Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank…
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