Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

6/8/2024, 6:40 PM

Bruce Westerman Congressional Service

Bruce Westerman is a United States Congressman for the state of Arkansas. Bruce currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Arkansas and has served a total of 5 terms in congress.Bruce Westerman has participated in over 867 voting sessions, sponsored over 82 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1064 individual bills.

Contact Bruce Westerman

Phone Number
(202) 225-3772
State
DC
City
Washington
Address
202 Cannon House Office Building
Zip Code
20515

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Bruce Westerman believes in promoting economic growth through lower taxes, reducing regulations, and supporting small businesses. He advocates for fiscal responsibility and limited government intervention in the economy.

Agriculture

Conservative
Bruce Westerman supports policies that benefit farmers and ranchers, such as crop insurance programs and trade agreements that open up markets for agricultural products. He also advocates for sustainable farming practices.

Immigration

Conservative
Bruce Westerman believes in securing the border and enforcing immigration laws. He supports legal immigration and opposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Conservative
Bruce Westerman advocates for school choice and local control of education. He supports policies that increase access to vocational and technical training programs.

Energy

Conservative
Bruce Westerman supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes traditional energy sources like oil and gas, as well as renewable energy sources like wind and solar. He opposes government subsidies for renewable energy.

Climate change

Conservative
Bruce Westerman is skeptical of the scientific consensus on climate change and opposes government regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions. He believes that market-based solutions are more effective in addressing environmental issues.

Healthcare

Conservative
Bruce Westerman supports repealing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and replacing it with a market-based healthcare system. He believes in reducing government involvement in healthcare and increasing competition among insurers.

Housing

Conservative
Bruce Westerman advocates for policies that promote affordable housing and homeownership. He supports reducing regulations that hinder housing development and increasing access to mortgage financing.

Transportation

Conservative
Bruce Westerman supports investing in infrastructure projects that improve transportation systems, such as roads, bridges, and public transit. He believes in reducing government bureaucracy in transportation planning and funding.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Bruce Westerman is committed to improving healthcare and benefits for veterans. He supports increasing funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and expanding access to mental health services for veterans.

Voting rights

Conservative
Bruce Westerman believes in protecting the integrity of the voting process and opposes efforts to expand voting rights, such as automatic voter registration or mail-in voting. He supports voter ID laws to prevent voter fraud.
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Bruce Westerman Latest Financials

Bruce Westerman 2024 Campaign Financials

During the 2024 election cycle, Bruce Westerman's raised over $2,405,732.89 in total contributions. The campaign spent over $1,178,557.57 during the 2024 election. Bruce's campaign spent $1,117,698.57 in operating expenses. Bruce Westerman reported $3,033,560.40 remaining in their fund after the election for future use.
Contributions$2,405,732.89
Contributions by Individuals$1,095,592.31
Contributions by Political Parties$1,310,140.58
Disbursements$1,178,557.57
Refunded Contributions$45,509.00
Remaining Cash on Hand$3,033,560.40

Super PAC Contributions to Bruce Westerman's 2024 Election

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$90,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $90,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THIRD WAVE COMMUNICATIONS in support of Bruce Westerman's election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$90,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $90,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THIRD WAVE COMMUNICATIONS in support of Bruce Westerman's election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$90,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $90,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THIRD WAVE COMMUNICATIONS in support of Bruce Westerman's election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$90,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $90,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THIRD WAVE COMMUNICATIONS in support of Bruce Westerman's election run.
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE$90,000.00
The REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $90,000.00, reported as MEDIA (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THIRD WAVE COMMUNICATIONS in support of Bruce Westerman's election run.

Supporting and Opposing Bruce Westerman's 2024 Election

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS in opposition to$311.84
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS Political Action Committee spent $311.84 in opposition to Bruce Westerman's 2022 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION in support of$6,504.54
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION Political Action Committee spent $6,504.54 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2014 election run.
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS in support of$90.88
The NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS Political Action Committee spent $90.88 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2014 election run.
HUNTER ACTION FUND (HAF) in support of$602.17
The HUNTER ACTION FUND (HAF) Political Action Committee spent $602.17 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2024 election run.
CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC. in support of$18,000.00
The CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS INC. Political Action Committee spent $18,000.00 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2022 election run.
THE DISABLED VETERANS COALITION PAC in support of$77,582.39
The THE DISABLED VETERANS COALITION PAC Political Action Committee spent $77,582.39 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2022 election run.
EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND in opposition to$861.86
The EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $861.86 in opposition to Bruce Westerman's 2018 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND in support of$7.37
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $7.37 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2016 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in support of$7.37
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $7.37 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2016 election run.
AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION in support of$27,932.64
The AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION Political Action Committee spent $27,932.64 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2014 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in support of$7,971.53
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $7,971.53 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2014 election run.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE in opposition to$72,403.18
The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $72,403.18 in opposition to Bruce Westerman's 2014 election run.
INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S VOICE in support of$1,066.00
The INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S VOICE Political Action Committee spent $1,066.00 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2014 election run.
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND in support of$1,997.11
The NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND Political Action Committee spent $1,997.11 in support of Bruce Westerman's 2014 election run.

Bruce Westerman's Latest Votes

Congress 119 Vote 9 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedJanuary 13, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 8 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedJanuary 13, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 7 - On Passage
PassedJanuary 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 67 - On Agreeing to the Resolution
PassedMarch 11, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 66 - On Ordering the Previous Question
PassedMarch 11, 2025

Latest Bills

GRAIN DRY Act
Bill HR 1302March 21, 2025
Responsible Legislating Act
Bill HR 185March 21, 2025
To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives.
Bill HR 985March 21, 2025
Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025
Bill HR 1045March 21, 2025
DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
Bill HR 1326March 21, 2025
Protect the West Act of 2025
Bill HR 1459March 21, 2025
REAL Meat Act of 2025
Bill HR 1116March 21, 2025
To designate the U.S. National Poultry Research Center of the Department of Agriculture located in Athens, Georgia, as the "Abit Massey Poultry Research Center".
Bill HR 1596March 21, 2025
AG VETS Act
Bill HR 1230March 21, 2025
Investing in Rural America Act of 2025
Bill HR 1246March 21, 2025
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Bill HRES 90February 5, 2025
Fix Our Forests Act
Bill HR 471March 7, 2025
To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent.
Bill HR 1897March 19, 2025
Focus on Learning Act
Bill HR 1275March 13, 2025
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".
Bill HRES 814December 15, 2023
Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 166March 15, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Federal charter to Future Farmers of America.
Bill HRES 133February 25, 2025
Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
Bill HR 909March 5, 2025
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income.
Bill HR 703February 15, 2025
Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Bill HR 452February 13, 2025