Bruce Westerman
RRepublicanAR-4 · Representative
65
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone26
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 53
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology107
Total Statements
68
Floor Speeches
39
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 56Trade: 43Taxes: 35Agriculture: 22Infrastructure: 17Defense: 14Veterans: 9Foreign Policy: 8Labor: 8Immigration: 7Healthcare: 7Crime & Justice: 7Economy: 5Housing: 5Education: 5
Speech Tone
Neutral: 60Bipartisan: 28Ceremonial: 12Urgent: 7
Statements (107)
Floor Speech2026-08-31BipartisanTaxesClimateEnvironmentS858
HERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MONUMENT LOCATION ACTHERSHEL "WOODY" WILLIAMS NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MONUMENT LOCATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5264-H5266] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-07-31TaxesTrade
The Importance of FederalismThe Importance of Federalism The Importance of Federalism As the most foundational building block of our federal framework, federalism – or the division of power between a central national government and individual state governments – is essential to upholding the American ideal of checks and…
Press Release2026-07-31TaxesTrade
The Importance of FederalismThe Importance of Federalism The Importance of Federalism As the most foundational building block of our federal framework, federalism – or the division of power between a central national government and individual state governments – is essential to upholding the American ideal of checks and…
Floor Speech2026-07-27BipartisanClimateEnvironment
PASSING THE FIX OUR FORESTS ACTPASSING THE FIX OUR FORESTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 122 (Monday, July 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E739] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-07-24
Wake Up and Smell the SmokeWake Up and Smell the Smoke Wake Up and Smell the Smoke It’s time for the federal government to stop fiddling while America burns. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, over 40,000 fires have burned nearly 4 million acres across the United States so far this year. We’ve seen countless…
Press Release2026-07-24
Wake Up and Smell the SmokeWake Up and Smell the Smoke Wake Up and Smell the Smoke It’s time for the federal government to stop fiddling while America burns. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, over 40,000 fires have burned nearly 4 million acres across the United States so far this year. We’ve seen countless…
Press Release2026-07-17Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure Policy Built on Local PrioritiesWater Infrastructure Policy Built on Local Priorities Water Infrastructure Policy Built on Local Priorities Water resources infrastructure touches every American, from protecting homes against flooding to keeping goods moving through our ports and waterways. Every other year, Congress works to pass…
Press Release2026-07-17Infrastructure
Water Infrastructure Policy Built on Local PrioritiesWater Infrastructure Policy Built on Local Priorities Water Infrastructure Policy Built on Local Priorities Water resources infrastructure touches every American, from protecting homes against flooding to keeping goods moving through our ports and waterways. Every other year, Congress works to pass…
Floor Speech2026-07-16BipartisanEnvironment
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE SMOKEWAKE UP AND SMELL THE SMOKE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H4615] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WAKE UP AND…
Press Release2026-07-10Environment
Education is Close to HomeEducation is Close to Home Education is Close to Home We all have a story to tell regarding our time in the classroom. Whether it was staying up late to finish a homework assignment, gathering with classmates to prepare for an upcoming exam, or even participating in extracurricular activities, our…
Press Release2026-07-10Environment
Education is Close to HomeEducation is Close to Home Education is Close to Home We all have a story to tell regarding our time in the classroom. Whether it was staying up late to finish a homework assignment, gathering with classmates to prepare for an upcoming exam, or even participating in extracurricular activities, our…
Press Release2026-07-03
A Rising Sun for our DemocracyA Rising Sun for our Democracy A Rising Sun for our Democracy Partisan disagreements are not new to our country. From the very beginning, our nation has wrestled with compromising ideas or priorities, differing regional interests, and deeply held beliefs. Even in 1787, when our Constitution was…
Press Release2026-07-03
A Rising Sun for our DemocracyA Rising Sun for our Democracy A Rising Sun for our Democracy Partisan disagreements are not new to our country. From the very beginning, our nation has wrestled with compromising ideas or priorities, differing regional interests, and deeply held beliefs. Even in 1787, when our Constitution was…
Press Release2026-06-26Crime & Justice
Encouraged by our EducatorsEncouraged by our Educators Encouraged by our Educators For decades, a student’s dyslexia diagnosis meant falling behind or underperforming academically with long-lasting impacts reverberating into adulthood. Studies have shown that students who lack critical reading skills are more likely to drop…
Press Release2026-06-26Crime & Justice
Encouraged by our EducatorsEncouraged by our Educators Encouraged by our Educators For decades, a student’s dyslexia diagnosis meant falling behind or underperforming academically with long-lasting impacts reverberating into adulthood. Studies have shown that students who lack critical reading skills are more likely to drop…
Press Release2026-06-19
America’s Great OutdoorsAmerica’s Great Outdoors America’s Great Outdoors From sea to shining sea, our nation’s landscapes boast wonders unmatched by anywhere else in the world. From the glaciers in Alaska to the mighty Sequoias in California and the abundant geothermal springs right here in Arkansas, we are incredibly…
Press Release2026-06-19
America’s Great OutdoorsAmerica’s Great Outdoors America’s Great Outdoors From sea to shining sea, our nation’s landscapes boast wonders unmatched by anywhere else in the world. From the glaciers in Alaska to the mighty Sequoias in California and the abundant geothermal springs right here in Arkansas, we are incredibly…
Floor Speech2026-06-18CeremonialEnvironmentTrade
HONORING MISS PRESLEY BENNETT MISS ARKANSAS' TEEN 2026HONORING MISS PRESLEY BENNETT MISS ARKANSAS' TEEN 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E589] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-06-12
Fraud Week in the HouseFraud Week in the House Fraud Week in the House A foundational pillar for a well-functioning democracy is the people’s trust in their system of government. This trust is found when our government acts with integrity, delivers proper use of services created to provide aid and assistance, and…
Press Release2026-06-12
Fraud Week in the HouseFraud Week in the House Fraud Week in the House A foundational pillar for a well-functioning democracy is the people’s trust in their system of government. This trust is found when our government acts with integrity, delivers proper use of services created to provide aid and assistance, and…
Press Release2026-06-05TradeEducation
The Importance of Diplomas and Community DevelopmentThe Importance of Diplomas and Community Development The Importance of Diplomas and Community Development The success of higher education isn’t necessarily measured by the number of diplomas distributed, but by the lasting impacts of its graduates on society. Through stronger communities, greater…
Press Release2026-06-05TradeEducation
The Importance of Diplomas and Community DevelopmentThe Importance of Diplomas and Community Development The Importance of Diplomas and Community Development The success of higher education isn’t necessarily measured by the number of diplomas distributed, but by the lasting impacts of its graduates on society. Through stronger communities, greater…
Floor Speech2026-06-02CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR6162S19
ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN SCHOOL ACT OF 2025ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN SCHOOL ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3754-H3755] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-02BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR7831HR1687
LICENSE TO DRILL ACTLICENSE TO DRILL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3757-H3758] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LICENSE TO DRILL ACT…
Floor Speech2026-06-02BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentTradeHR3922
CROSS-BOUNDARY WILDFIRE SOLUTIONS ACTCROSS-BOUNDARY WILDFIRE SOLUTIONS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3767-H3769] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-02CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentTradeHR2860
NORTHWEST STRAITS MARINE CONSERVATION INITIATIVE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025NORTHWEST STRAITS MARINE CONSERVATION INITIATIVE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3769-H3771] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-06-02EnvironmentTradeHR3831
FLORIDA SAFE SEAS ACT OF 2025FLORIDA SAFE SEAS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Page H3751] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FLORIDA SAFE SEAS…
Floor Speech2026-06-02BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR2768HR2786
BENTON MACKAYE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY ACT OF 2026BENTON MACKAYE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3749-H3751] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-06-02HR41
UNRECOGNIZED SOUTHEAST ALASKA NATIVE COMMUNITIES RECOGNITION AND COMPENSATION ACTUNRECOGNIZED SOUTHEAST ALASKA NATIVE COMMUNITIES RECOGNITION AND COMPENSATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3746-H3749] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-06-02TaxesEnvironmentTradeHR5682
TRANSFER OF LAND INTO TRUST FOR THE PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANSTRANSFER OF LAND INTO TRUST FOR THE PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3745-H3746] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-06-02CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentDefense
CONGRATULATING COLONEL THOMAS MURPHY ON HIS RETIREMENTCONGRATULATING COLONEL THOMAS MURPHY ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E508-E509] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-06-02BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR7618
AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION PROGRAM AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2026AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION PROGRAM AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3755-H3757] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-06-02UrgentTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR5911
CRYSTAL RESERVOIR CONVEYANCE ACTCRYSTAL RESERVOIR CONVEYANCE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3752-H3754] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CRYSTAL…
Floor Speech2026-06-02BipartisanEnvironmentTradeHR1687
COMMITTING LEASES FOR ENERGY ACCESS NOW ACTCOMMITTING LEASES FOR ENERGY ACCESS NOW ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3758-H3760] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-06-02EnvironmentTradeHR4463
FUTURE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CATAWBA INDIAN TRIBE OF SOUTH CAROLINAFUTURE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CATAWBA INDIAN TRIBE OF SOUTH CAROLINA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3751-H3752] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-06-02EnvironmentHR5631HR301
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT ACTGEOTHERMAL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3760-H3765] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-02Foreign PolicyTradeS254
ALASKA'S RIGHT TO IVORY SALES AND TRADITION ACTALASKA'S RIGHT TO IVORY SALES AND TRADITION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3765-H3766] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-06-02EnvironmentTradeInfrastructureHR7250S18
REAUTHORIZING THE FORT PECK RESERVATION RURAL WATER SYSTEM ACT OF 2000REAUTHORIZING THE FORT PECK RESERVATION RURAL WATER SYSTEM ACT OF 2000 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3766-H3767] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-05-29
Protecting and Serving our CommunitiesProtecting and Serving our Communities Protecting and Serving our Communities It’s a great privilege to be able to travel from corner to corner of the Fourth District so frequently. These tours are always filled with meeting Arkansans who make our corner of the Natural State so unique. And meeting…
Press Release2026-05-29
Protecting and Serving our CommunitiesProtecting and Serving our Communities Protecting and Serving our Communities It’s a great privilege to be able to travel from corner to corner of the Fourth District so frequently. These tours are always filled with meeting Arkansans who make our corner of the Natural State so unique. And meeting…
Press Release2026-05-22Defense
A Resting Place for an American HeroA Resting Place for an American Hero A Resting Place for an American Hero Freedom comes at a cost. Memorial Day serves as a weighty reminder of just how high a price many of our service men and women have paid. Most of us will spend our weekend enjoying the company of friends and family, hopefully…
Press Release2026-05-22Defense
A Resting Place for an American HeroA Resting Place for an American Hero A Resting Place for an American Hero Freedom comes at a cost. Memorial Day serves as a weighty reminder of just how high a price many of our service men and women have paid. Most of us will spend our weekend enjoying the company of friends and family, hopefully…
Floor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR4684
STAR-SPANGLED SUMMIT ACT OF 2026STAR-SPANGLED SUMMIT ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3570-H3572] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time}…
Floor Speech2026-05-19BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR1352HR13
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL HOUSE AS AN AFFILIATED AREAESTABLISHMENT OF THE GENERAL GEORGE C. MARSHALL HOUSE AS AN AFFILIATED AREA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3572-H3573] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-05-19EnvironmentDefenseHR2252
NORTH DAKOTA TRUST LANDS COMPLETION ACT OF 2026NORTH DAKOTA TRUST LANDS COMPLETION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3567-H3570] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-05-15HealthcareTechnology
Fair Health Care for Every AmericanFair Health Care for Every American Fair Health Care for Every American Oftentimes, Washington overcomplicates simple issues that can be met with fiscally responsible, long-term solutions that lower costs and provide real results for real Americans. When it comes to health care policy, partisan…
Press Release2026-05-08
Working with our NeighborsWorking with our Neighbors Working with our Neighbors Arkansas has long been a powerful contributor to national security and a driver for economic success. Our state strengthens American energy and national security by providing critical minerals, manufacturing, and trade access by routes like the…
Press Release2026-05-01TradeAgriculture
Fighting for Arkansas Cotton GrowersFighting for Arkansas Cotton Growers Fighting for Arkansas Cotton Growers For generations, agriculture has shaped Arkansas history and established a proud legacy that still lasts today. With Arkansas consistently ranking third in cotton production nationally, it’s important that the legislation…
Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7567HR1
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3169-H3290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-04-24
When Arkansans Come to WashingtonWhen Arkansans Come to Washington When Arkansans Come to Washington Working in Congress to represent my friends and neighbors across the Fourth District, it is essential that we work closely with local and state entities to ensure that the legislation that is advocated for – and passed – in…
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