Bruce Westerman
RRepublicanAR-4 · Representative
66
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone27
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 53
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology147
Total Statements
94
Floor Speeches
53
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 79Trade: 67Taxes: 48Agriculture: 31Infrastructure: 30Defense: 22Foreign Policy: 16Healthcare: 15Veterans: 13Crime & Justice: 12Immigration: 10Education: 10Labor: 9Economy: 8Housing: 6
Speech Tone
Neutral: 83Bipartisan: 39Urgent: 13Ceremonial: 12
Statements (147)
Press Release2026-10-16TaxesAgriculture
Recognizing National Farmers DayRecognizing National Farmers Day Recognizing National Farmers Day Every corner of the Natural State has a different story to tell if you were to ask what agriculture means to them. From row crops and rice fields that proudly rank first in the nation for production to the cattle ranches, poultry…
Press Release2026-10-16TaxesAgriculture
Recognizing National Farmers DayRecognizing National Farmers Day Recognizing National Farmers Day Every corner of the Natural State has a different story to tell if you were to ask what agriculture means to them. From row crops and rice fields that proudly rank first in the nation for production to the cattle ranches, poultry…
Press Release2026-10-09Trade
Underscoring the Importance of Early Detection in DyslexiaUnderscoring the Importance of Early Detection in Dyslexia Underscoring the Importance of Early Detection in Dyslexia With early detection becoming more critical, schools across Arkansas are seeing a greater need for trained professionals who understand learning disabilities like dyslexia.…
Press Release2026-10-09Trade
Underscoring the Importance of Early Detection in DyslexiaUnderscoring the Importance of Early Detection in Dyslexia Underscoring the Importance of Early Detection in Dyslexia With early detection becoming more critical, schools across Arkansas are seeing a greater need for trained professionals who understand learning disabilities like dyslexia.…
Press Release2026-10-05Trade
Growing the Next Generation of Arkansas ForestryGrowing the Next Generation of Arkansas Forestry Growing the Next Generation of Arkansas Forestry Because Arkansas relies so heavily on its multi-billion-dollar timber industry for economic success, it is vital that we maintain continuous and modernized forest health research. These studies are…
Press Release2026-10-05Trade
Growing the Next Generation of Arkansas ForestryGrowing the Next Generation of Arkansas Forestry Growing the Next Generation of Arkansas Forestry Because Arkansas relies so heavily on its multi-billion-dollar timber industry for economic success, it is vital that we maintain continuous and modernized forest health research. These studies are…
Press Release2026-09-25DefenseVeterans
Building Better Opportunities for our VeteransBuilding Better Opportunities for our Veterans Building Better Opportunities for our Veterans There are currently 17 million veterans in the United States. Each one of them has answered the call, sacrificing their security, safety, and comfort to defend our nation’s freedom. This service deserves…
Press Release2026-09-25DefenseVeterans
Building Better Opportunities for our VeteransBuilding Better Opportunities for our Veterans Building Better Opportunities for our Veterans There are currently 17 million veterans in the United States. Each one of them has answered the call, sacrificing their security, safety, and comfort to defend our nation’s freedom. This service deserves…
Press Release2026-09-18Healthcare
Hot Springs Chamber Officials Come to WashingtonHot Springs Chamber Officials Come to Washington Hot Springs Chamber Officials Come to Washington Working closely with state and local officials is integral to representing the Fourth District in Congress well. While I regularly travel throughout the district to meet with local leaders, it’s always…
Press Release2026-09-18Healthcare
Hot Springs Chamber Officials Come to WashingtonHot Springs Chamber Officials Come to Washington Hot Springs Chamber Officials Come to Washington Working closely with state and local officials is integral to representing the Fourth District in Congress well. While I regularly travel throughout the district to meet with local leaders, it’s always…
Floor Speech2026-09-14EnvironmentForeign PolicyInfrastructureS240
CROW TRIBE WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2025CROW TRIBE WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENT AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5570-H5571] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-09-14HealthcareEnvironmentInfrastructureHR741
STRONGER ENGAGEMENT FOR INDIAN HEALTH NEEDS ACT OF 2025STRONGER ENGAGEMENT FOR INDIAN HEALTH NEEDS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5568-H5570] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-09-14BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyTradeHR8454
TRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIATRANSFER OF ADMINISTRATIVE JURISDICTION OVER CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5567-H5568] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2026-09-14TaxesDefenseVeteransHR8121
PETER G. THURLAND, SR., BANDSTANDPETER G. THURLAND, SR., BANDSTAND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5566-H5567] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-09-14BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6021
ARCHIE CAVANAUGH MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY CLARIFICATION ACTARCHIE CAVANAUGH MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY CLARIFICATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5564-H5566] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-09-14UrgentTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR5063
SAFE BEACHES, SAFE SWIMMERS ACTSAFE BEACHES, SAFE SWIMMERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5563-H5564] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-09-14HealthcareEnvironmentDefenseHR2406
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT PREVENTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2025NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND ASSAULT PREVENTION IMPROVEMENTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5571-H5574] From the…
Floor Speech2026-09-14UrgentEnvironmentTradeEducationHR6893
CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED ADVANCEMENT FOR TRAINING, EDUCATION, RESTORATION, AND SCIENCE (WATERS) ACTCHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED ADVANCEMENT FOR TRAINING, EDUCATION, RESTORATION, AND SCIENCE (WATERS) ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5584-H5586] From the Congressional…
Floor Speech2026-09-14BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentEducationHR309
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REMEMBRANCE, SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTNATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REMEMBRANCE, SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5582-H5584] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-09-14EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR1352S603
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 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5581-H5582] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-09-14UrgentEnvironmentTradeHousingHR3925
YUHAAVIATAM OF SAN MANUEL NATION LAND EXCHANGE ACTYUHAAVIATAM OF SAN MANUEL NATION LAND EXCHANGE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5580-H5581] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-09-14BipartisanEnvironmentTradeEducationHR3276
LOCAL COMMUNITIES & BIRD HABITAT STEWARDSHIP ACT OF 2026LOCAL COMMUNITIES & BIRD HABITAT STEWARDSHIP ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5578-H5580] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-09-14TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS790
BARBARA L. CUBIN NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS INTERPRETIVE CENTERBARBARA L. CUBIN NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAILS INTERPRETIVE CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H5578] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-09-14UrgentHealthcareTaxesTradeHR8658
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE EMERGENCY CLAIMS PARITY ACTINDIAN HEALTH SERVICE EMERGENCY CLAIMS PARITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5576-H5578] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-09-14UrgentTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR7889
ADVANCING WATER RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION ACT OF 2025ADVANCING WATER RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5575-H5576] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-09-14BipartisanForeign PolicyTradeAgricultureHR2827S550
PROVIDING FOR THE EQUITABLE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN INDIAN LAND DISPUTES REGARDING LAND IN ILLINOIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESPROVIDING FOR THE EQUITABLE SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN INDIAN LAND DISPUTES REGARDING LAND IN ILLINOIS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5574-H5575]…
Floor Speech2026-09-14BipartisanEnvironmentTradeInfrastructureHR4931
NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM LONG-TERM LEASE INVESTMENT ACTNATIONAL PARK SYSTEM LONG-TERM LEASE INVESTMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5562-H5563] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-09-14EnvironmentLaborHR4219
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM INVASIVE SPECIES STRIKE TEAM ACT OF 2025NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM INVASIVE SPECIES STRIKE TEAM ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5560-H5562] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-09-14TaxesEnvironmentDefenseS759
MODERNIZING ACCESS TO OUR PUBLIC OCEANS ACTMODERNIZING ACCESS TO OUR PUBLIC OCEANS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5559-H5560] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-09-14BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR3706S283
ILLEGAL RED SNAPPER AND TUNA ENFORCEMENT ACTILLEGAL RED SNAPPER AND TUNA ENFORCEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5557-H5559] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-09-11Trade
America Thanks our WorkforceAmerica Thanks our Workforce America Thanks our Workforce The American worker represents the grit, strength, and resilience that has defined our great nation for 250 years. We’ve watched our labor force lead the economy through the Industrial Revolution, the Digital Revolution, and every notable…
Press Release2026-09-11Trade
America Thanks our WorkforceAmerica Thanks our Workforce America Thanks our Workforce The American worker represents the grit, strength, and resilience that has defined our great nation for 250 years. We’ve watched our labor force lead the economy through the Industrial Revolution, the Digital Revolution, and every notable…
Press Release2026-09-04Infrastructure
The Legacy of Crossett Experimental ForestThe Legacy of Crossett Experimental Forest The Legacy of Crossett Experimental Forest In its earliest days, our nation relied heavily on wood. From our buildings to transportation needs and even fuel, timber became one of our most valued resources. During the turn of the century, the railroad…
Press Release2026-09-04Infrastructure
The Legacy of Crossett Experimental ForestThe Legacy of Crossett Experimental Forest The Legacy of Crossett Experimental Forest In its earliest days, our nation relied heavily on wood. From our buildings to transportation needs and even fuel, timber became one of our most valued resources. During the turn of the century, the railroad…
Floor Speech2026-09-02BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR1501HRES1499
PROTECTING DOMESTIC MINING ACT OF 2025PROTECTING DOMESTIC MINING ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5452-H5459] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-09-01BipartisanHealthcareEnvironmentTradeHR9436HR8509
NORTHEAST LOBSTERMAN PROTECTION ACT OF 2026NORTHEAST LOBSTERMAN PROTECTION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5395-H5401] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
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…
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