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 890 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 supports policies that prioritize reducing government spending and lowering taxes. He advocates for free-market principles and reducing regulations to stimulate economic growth.

Agriculture

Conservative
Westerman is a strong advocate for the agriculture industry. He supports measures that assist farmers, including subsidies and policies that promote agricultural exports.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
Westerman supports stricter immigration controls, including enhanced border security and measures to prevent illegal immigration. He opposes policies that offer pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Education

Conservative
Westerman backs local control of education and policies that expand school choice, including charter schools and vouchers, while opposing federal overreach in education.

Energy

Conservative
He advocates for the expansion of domestic energy production, including fossil fuels, and supports reducing regulatory barriers to energy development.

Climate change

Conservative
Westerman is skeptical of expansive regulatory approaches to combat climate change and instead emphasizes innovation and market-based solutions.

Healthcare

Extremely conservative
He opposes the Affordable Care Act and supports repealing it. He advocates for healthcare policies that increase competition and reduce federal oversight.

Housing

Conservative
Westerman supports reducing federal involvement in housing markets and prefers policies that encourage private sector solutions to affordable housing issues.

Transportation

Conservative
He advocates for investments in infrastructure that support economic growth and efficiency but prefers spending cuts in other areas to offset costs.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Westerman is a strong supporter of veterans and advocates for improved veteran services, including healthcare and benefits, through more efficient management of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Voting rights

Extremely conservative
Westerman supports measures to ensure election integrity, including voter ID laws, and opposes policies that he believes could lead to 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.
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 90 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedApril 7, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 9 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedJanuary 13, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 89 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedApril 7, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 88 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedApril 1, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 87 - On Agreeing to the Resolution
FailedApril 1, 2025

Latest Bills

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
Bill HJRES 92April 16, 2025
A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.
Bill S 1497April 16, 2025
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act
Bill HR 2661April 16, 2025
10th Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
Bill HR 2677April 16, 2025
Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025
Bill HR 2680April 16, 2025
Community First Act
Bill HR 2669April 16, 2025
Save Our Sequoias Act
Bill HR 2709April 16, 2025
Advancing GETs Act of 2025
Bill HR 2703April 16, 2025
No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
Bill HR 2692April 16, 2025
CBO Scoring Accountability Act
Bill HR 2666April 16, 2025
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.
Bill HRES 90February 5, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
Bill HRES 289April 10, 2025
Fix Our Forests Act
Bill HR 471March 7, 2025
ESA Amendments Act of 2025
Bill HR 1897April 9, 2025
Focus on Learning Act
Bill HR 1275March 13, 2025
Establishing the Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels.
Bill HRES 262April 1, 2025
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 26, 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