Bruce Westerman
Republican · AR-4 · U.S. House
Bio
Bruce Eugene Westerman is an American forester and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district. Previously, he served as member and the majority leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Fair Health Care for Every American Southwest Arkansas RadioRep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) Oftentimes, Washington overcomplicates simple issues that can be met with fiscally responsible, long-term solutions that lower costs and provide real result
Southwestarkansasradio.com · May 17, 2026
Secretary of the Interior Has No Idea How Solar Power WorksThe secretary of the interior should presumably know how solar power generation works. On Wednesday, Doug Burgum showed that he does not.Burgum was testifying before the House Natural Resources Committee, and exposed himself under questioning from Democratic …
The New Republic · May 13, 2026
In 'Major Earth Day Win,' House GOP Cancels Vote on Gutting Endangered Species ActRepublican leadership in the US House of Representatives planned to mark Earth Day with a "catastrophic" attack on the Endangered Species Act, but ultimately canceled Wednesday's vote at the last minute, a development celebrated by conservationists nationwide…
Common Dreams · April 22, 2026
Mike Johnson to Unleash 'Catastrophic' Attack on Endangered Species ActConservationists warned Monday that "Earth Day could become Extinction Day" if Republican leaders in the US House of Representatives get their way.Elected Republicans have long set their sights on the historic Endangered Species Act of 1973—and wildfire defen…
Common Dreams · April 20, 2026
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