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Rep. Bruce Westerman

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Rep. Bruce Westerman

@RepWesterman

Representing the 4th District of Arkansas. Husband. Father of 4. Hot Springs native. Engineer. Forester. Chairman @NatResources.

Hot Springs, Arkansas

westerman.house.gov/contact/newsle…

Born November 18, 1967

Joined October 2014

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Rep. Bruce Westerman
@RepWesterman
Jan 7
If 2025 was all about tax reform, 2026 is all about permitting reform! It's an honor to lead the charge in crafting legislation that ultimately gets Arkansas building and lowers YOUR electricity bills and gas prices. It's time to put our taxpayers first and that's why I
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
@RepWesterman
Jun 6
On this day in 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history was conducted, ultimately changing the trajectory of the Second World War. Today, we honor the thousands of allied troops who fought boldly and bravely for something greater than themselves. May we continue to honor
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Rep. Bruce Westerman reposted
House Committee on Natural Resources
@NatResources
Jun 4
America has the resource. We need the resolve to develop it. With a small surface footprint and enormous potential, geothermal is a powerful addition to an all-of-the-above energy strategy. Let's streamline permitting and get America powered.⚡️
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
@RepWesterman
Jun 3
ICYMI: Congressman Westerman talked to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette about his health care bill, the Fair Care Act. His comprehensive health care reform plan would lower costs and expand coverage for all Americans. Read the full article at the link here: arkansasonline.com/news/2026/may/…
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
@RepWesterman
May 25
Today we pause to honor the selfless sacrifice of our fallen heroes — the men and women in uniform who gave their lives so that we can be free. May we never forget the cost of liberty.
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Rep. Bruce Westerman reposted
House Committee on Natural Resources
@NatResources
May 21
America’s story lives on our public lands 🎆🇺🇸 Earlier today, members of the House Committee on Natural Resources visited the Washington Monument to witness the work of the @NationalMallNPS and @USPPNews to keep our historic places safe, accessible and ready for our 250th
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
@RepWesterman
May 21
A major focus for Congressman Westerman this Congress has been cutting the burdensome red tape to streamline our federal permitting process so that America can get back to doing what it does best: building. The @TransportGOP BUILD America 250 Act makes great strides in cutting
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Rep. Bruce Westerman reposted
T&I Committee Republicans
@TransportGOP
May 21
Today, T&I is marking up the BUILD America 250 Act - a bipartisan bill that strengthens critical infrastructure, supports job creation, and keeps people and goods moving safely and efficiently across the country.
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Rep. Bruce Westerman reposted
T&I Committee Republicans
@TransportGOP
May 21
LIVE NOW: T&I is marking up the BUILD America 250 Act, a bipartisan, long-term surface transportation bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail & safety programs to help move people & goods safely & efficiently for decades to come.
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
@RepWesterman
May 21
In 1982, President Reagan said, “Our country's outstanding highway system was built on the user fee principle—that those who benefit from a use should share in its cost. It is appropriate that we rely on this same concept now.” Over 40 years later, today’s @TransportGOP bill
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
@RepWesterman
May 21
Today, Congressman Westerman is working with his colleagues in the @TransportGOP Committee to mark up the BUILD America 250 Act, a 5-year bill to invest in the roads, bridges, and other critical surface transportation infrastructure Americans rely on every day.
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
@RepWesterman
May 14
For America to compete on the global stage in energy production, we must tap into the natural resources lying right here in our own backyard. With the lithium deposits found in the Fourth District, the Natural State is well-positioned to contribute greatly to unlocking our
Permitting Council
@PermitCouncil
May 13
We are happy to share that @StandardLithium & @Equinor’s South West Arkansas Project has completed federal permitting! The mining project will produce 22,500 tonnes of battery-quality lithium carbonate, helping build a critical domestic supply chain. permitting.gov/newsroom/press…
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Rep. Bruce Westerman
@RepWesterman
May 14
JUST REINTRODUCED IN THE HOUSE: Fair Care Act! For a health care system that is the largest contributor to our federal debt and where Americans spend over $5 trillion annually, we cannot afford to let partisan politics stand in the way of common sense and quality care. That's
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