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Bruce Westerman
U.S. Representative, Arkansas
202 Cannon House Office Building
Summary
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.
Views on the Issues
See where Rep. Westerman stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
Sponsored Legislation
92 bills totalHR 8840 · Introduced May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026: 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.
HRES 1173 · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Apr 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7081 · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Jan 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 821 · Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · Education
Oct 17, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 4776 · Introduced Jul 25, 2025 · Environmental Protection
Dec 18, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
· Introduced Nov 3, 2023
Nov 3, 2023: On agreeing to the Westerman amendment (A081) Agreed to by voice vote.
· Introduced Nov 2, 2023
Nov 2, 2023: On agreeing to the Westerman amendment (A011) Agreed to by voice vote.
· Introduced Oct 25, 2023
Oct 26, 2023: On agreeing to the Westerman amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 212 - 213 (Roll no. 531).
HRES 289 · Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Apr 1, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 1897 · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Environmental Protection
Apr 20, 2026: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
Landmark Legislation
Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Westerman's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.
Inflation Reduction Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted