Bruce Westerman
Sourced recordU.S. House - AR District 04 · Congressional District 4
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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. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Second Amendment
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Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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- PartialBruce Westerman is a candidate for U.S. House - AR District 04profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,736,566.95 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: WESTERMAN REINTRODUCES COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE REFORM PLAN TO LOWER COST AND EXPAND COVERAGE FOR ALL AMERICANS
- VerifiedPublic statement: WESTERMAN ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2026 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
- VerifiedPublic statement: WESTERMAN AND COLLEAGUES LAUNCH BIPARTISAN GULF SOUTH BUSINESS CAUCUS TO DRIVE INVESTMENT, JOBS, ENERGY, AND MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP ACROSS THE REGION
- VerifiedPublic statement: WESTERMAN ANNOUNCES MOBILE OFFICE HOURS IN APRIL
- VerifiedPublic statement: BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION INTRODUCED DECLARING APRIL AS SECOND CHANCE MONTH
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bruce Westerman seeks 7th congressional term, touts legislative achievements - Hot Springs Sentinel Record
- VerifiedNews coverage: New Bill: Representative Bruce Westerman introduces H.R. 9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250 - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Bruce Westerman Revives Fair Care Act to Expand Health Coverage and Lower Costs - Deltaplex News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Bruce Westerman Introduces Fair Care Act of 2026 to Reform Health Care System - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bruce Westerman to Host Hot Springs Hearing on Outdoors Act and Infrastructure Funding - KVOM 101.7
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Westerman Visits Arkansas Tech - arkansastechnews.com
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-24: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2026-05-14: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, the Budget, Armed Services, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-01-14: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-10-17: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2025-12-18: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2025-04-01: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2023-11-03: On agreeing to the Westerman amendment (A081) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-11-02: On agreeing to the Westerman amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-10-26: On agreeing to the Westerman amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 213 (Roll no. 531).
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Public Statements
lass="block block--drupaltheme58-westerman-breadcrumbs"> Home Media Press Releases May 14, 2026 Press Release Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) introduced the Fair Care Act of 2026, a comprehensive health care reform plan that combines over 75 bipartisan proposals to lower costs, decrease the number of uninsured individuals, protect those with preexisting conditions, and expand coverage options. Congressman Westerman released the following statement: WESTERMAN ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE
26 Press Release Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) introduced the Fair Care Act of 2026, a comprehensive health care reform plan that combines over 75 bipartisan proposals to lower costs, decrease the number of uninsured individuals, protect those with preexisting conditions, and expand coverage options. Congressman Westerman released the following statement: April 29, 2026 Press Release Last night, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced the Fourth District’s winners of the 2026
9, 2026 Press Release Last night, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced the Fourth District’s winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. First place winner Coley Rogers’ piece, " Chief Wolf’s Robe and the Buffalo," will be displayed in the main hallway between the Cannon House Office Building and the U.S. Capitol for the upcoming year. Congressman Westerman released the following statement: April 23, 2026 Press Release New Congressional caucus unites bipartisan Members from Alab
stings">Press Release New Congressional caucus unites bipartisan Members from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to advance shared priorities on energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial growth Issues : Jobs and Economic Growth April 21, 2026 Press Release Today, the office of Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced mobile office hours for April 28-30. Staff will be available to assist constituents with casework matters related to passports, Social Security,
HOURS IN APRIL April 21, 2026 Press Release Today, the office of Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) announced mobile office hours for April 28-30. Staff will be available to assist constituents with casework matters related to passports, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Internal Revenue Service, and other federal agency related issues. More mobile office hours for 2026 will be announced at a later date. April 14, 2026 Press Release Today, U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Danny
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