RepublicanU.S. Representative, AR-04
Bruce Westerman
In the House since Jan 6, 2015 (6 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Nov 18, 1967.
Official website · DC office 202-225-3772 · @RepWesterman
At a glance
9Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
94Bills cosponsored
0.4%Roll-call votes missed (3 of 674)
97.8%Votes with own party's majority
$2,975,233Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10906 | Strong American Wood Act | Oct 22, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Agriculture, Financial Services, Armed Services, and Natural Resources, 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. Oct 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 10136 | Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026 Public Lands and Natural Resources · 0 cosponsors | Aug 20, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent. Sep 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 9250 | Great American Outdoors Act 250 Public Lands and Natural Resources · 263 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote. Jun 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 8840 | Fair Care Act of 2026 Health · 0 cosponsors | May 14, 2026 | 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. May 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 7081 | Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement · 9 cosponsors | Jan 14, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jan 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 4776 | SPEED Act Environmental Protection · 14 cosponsors | Jul 25, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Dec 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 1897 | ESA Amendments Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 26 cosponsors | Mar 6, 2025 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587. Apr 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 1275 | Focus on Learning Act Education · 7 cosponsors | Feb 12, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Feb 12, 2025 |
| H.R. 471 | Fix Our Forests Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 56 cosponsors | Jan 16, 2025 | Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-27. Mar 6, 2025 |
Showing the 9 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments 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 Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution 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 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources (Chair)
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$2,975,233Total raised
$975,573From individuals
$1,506,970Spent
$4,501,823Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H4AR04048, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.