Bruce Westerman
Republican Representative, District 4, Arkansas
12 bills79 cosponsored$3.0M raised674 votes recorded
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- “a proud husband and father of four” source
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Legislation
HRES 1623sponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10590cosponsor
To establish a pilot program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs makes direct housing loans to veterans in rural areas for the construction of new homes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 10442cosponsor
To require the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to replace certain exterior signage, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1537cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
HR 10136sponsor
Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
HR 9827cosponsor
To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9706cosponsor
To require operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of users of such wagering or prediction market platforms, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
HR 9250sponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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HR 8840sponsor
To address the high costs of health care services, prescription drugs, and health insurance coverage in the United States, and for other purposes.
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.
HR 8403cosponsor
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HRES 1173sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1164cosponsor
Directing Members required to reimburse the Treasury for payments related to certain claims to appear before the Clerk for public disclosure of the reasons for the reimbursement.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
HR 7613cosponsor
ALERT Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 6766cosponsor
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
HR 6610cosponsor
Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 2.
HR 6609cosponsor
Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
HR 6400cosponsor
Rx ACCESS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 6167cosponsor
HEALTH Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
HR 6213cosponsor
Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
HRES 864cosponsor
Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Voting Record
518 yea151 nay4 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Bruce WestermanRepublican· this member—
- James Richard Russell IIIDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.0M
Small donors $39KLarge individual $935KPACs $1.3M
Spent $1.2MCash $4.8M
2024 cycle$2.7M
Small donors $34KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $1.3M
Spent $1.2MCash $3.0M
2022 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $35KLarge individual $875KPACs $941K
Spent $1.4MCash $1.5M
2020 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $59KLarge individual $609KPACs $749K
Spent $1.1MCash $977K
2018 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $72KLarge individual $838KPACs $714K
Spent $1.3MCash $672K
2016 cycle$717K
Small donors $31KLarge individual $306KPACs $380K
Spent $464KCash $345K
2014 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $67KLarge individual $640KPACs $261K
Spent $955KCash $92K
Top Contributors
MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY$30K
PERMIAN RESOURCES$24K
MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY$23K
FLYWHEEL ENERGY$21K
FLYWHEEL ENERGY$19K
ARENA ENERGY$16K
ARNOLD VENTURES$14K
SIERRA PACIFIC IND.$14K
PAFFORD MEDICAL SERVICES$13K
PAFFORD EMS$13K
Committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
chairHouse Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Highways and Transit
- Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
- Water Resources and Environment
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1623: Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
sponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10590: To establish a pilot program under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs makes direct housing loans to veterans in rural areas for the construction of new homes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10442: To require the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to replace certain exterior signage, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
HRES 1537: Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 42025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 42015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
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