Securing Wins for the Fourth District
secure funding for specific public projects with a federal nexus. Once there is an agreed upon overall THUD
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Restoring Fiscal Sanity
long since Congress has passed the entire federal budget through the regular order process and unfortunately this broken
The Need for SPEED
across the finish line that will cut burdensome federal red tape and get America – and Arkansas – building again … bill. This isn’t just legislation for large, federal industries, it’s a bill for you and every
Putting States Back in the Drivers' Seat
words of my support. For too long, our federal government has weaponized the definition of our nation … executive branch, creating clear overreach of federal authority on our waterways by allowing federal agencies to essentially
The Price of Freedom
Social Security Administration or any other federal agency, please visit my website at Westerman.house.gov or contact
Time’s Ticking for Surface Transportation Reauthorization
cuts through the red tape of our current federal permitting process, streamlining it to enable America to build … while limiting bureaucratic overreach and the morass of federal red tape. For a better future for the Natural
Key Forestry Bill Moves Through the Senate
permitting process to working with our 574 federally recognized Indian tribes to improve self-determination policies … Arkansas, but across the hundreds of millions of federal forests across the United States. With Senate passage, those
Promoting Effective Learning Environments for All Students
state and local level, but the federal government can help with research, bringing focus to an issue
Service During the Shutdown
across the Fourth District of Arkansas dealing with federal agencies is a central duty of serving … representative in Congress. Although the federal government may be shut down, my offices in Washington, DC, and across
Celebrating Arkansas Manufacturing
Manufacturers, who understand the importance of cutting federal red tape and reducing costly, time-consuming delays, was eager
From the Forests to the Freeways
reduce their load weights to travel on federal highways, in order to remain competitive, log trucks are forced … allowing these trucks short-distance access to federal highways and interstates. As Congress continues to work to pass
Protecting Arkansas Communities in the Wake of Natural Disasters
current disaster relief efforts, most notably the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), are not working the way they … provided amendments to strengthen and streamline our federal government’s disaster and recovery programs. Additionally, this bill makes
Serving the Fourth District of Arkansas
Washington certainly never ends, so do cumbersome federal issues that constituents face. This is why there are several … problems our constituents may be facing. Navigating the federal government can be cumbersome and certainly feel overwhelming. With
A Legacy of Outdoor Recreation
public lands, which included 150 national forests, 55 federal bird reservations and game preserves, 5 national parks
Paving the way for American Transportation and Infrastructure
increase transparency and accountability within government and federal agencies, improve much-needed disaster relief programs for communities across … individual needs while limiting bureaucratic overreach and obtrusive federal red tape. Next year, we celebrate the 70th anniversary
On the Road to Permitting Reform
tape baked into our permitting process. The current federal permitting process hamstrings every corner of American life, shackling … statute from 1970 which established parameters at the federal level for assessing and publicly disclosing the environmental impact
A Founding Father's Words Ring True
takes a step toward restoring fiscal sanity in federal spending, empowering American taxpayers instead of expanding bureaucracy
Supporting our Servicemembers and Bolstering Military Infrastructure
spending, taxes, and planning each fiscal year’s federal budget. Throughout appropriations season, the twelve subcommittees … examine the budget requests and needs for federal spending in the upcoming fiscal year. Once these subcommittees pass
Restoring Access to Arkansas Campgrounds
citizens from other states enjoying our beautiful Arkansas federal lands – encouraging members to post about stories or pictures … locals urged legislators at the local, state, and federal levels to reopen the campgrounds. It became clear that
Supporting Arkansans in Need
local and state levels, but at the federal level through legislation passed by Congress. In 2018, Congress passed
A Hope for the Future
amount of time, paving the way for the federal government to continue making important investments into programs across
One Big, Beautiful Bill
money. Taxpayers’ money doesn’t belong to the federal government, it belongs in their pockets, allowing them … make up to $26,000, saw their federal tax rate fall to its lowest level in 40 years
Putting Conservatives Back into Conservation
generate savings and boost new revenue for the federal government. As Chairman of this great committee … lead my colleagues in delivering an incredible federal savings of $18.5 billion dollars, greatly surpassing our requested amount
Celebrating our National Parks
National Park, Hot Springs was named the first Federal Reservation in the United States – receiving protection under federal
A Step in the Right Direction
April 18, 2025 Weekly Columns The current federal permitting process hamstrings every corner of American life. Everything from