Bruce Westerman

Bills, 119th Congress

Sponsored 12 (median 25) · cosponsored 102 (median 289), 22 as an original cosponsor (signed on the day the bill was introduced). Medians are for all voting members of the House. From congress.gov.

Sponsored

• H.R. 10136 Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026Modifies management and use of the Crossett Experimental Forest. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250Reauthorizes and modifies federal funding for outdoor recreation and land conservation programs. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 8840 Fair Care Act of 2026Health · Introduced May 14, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1173 Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7081 Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 821 Expressing support for the recognition of October 2025 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".Education · Introduced Oct 17, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4776 SPEED ActLimits National Environmental Policy Act review scope and expedites federal environmental review processes. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Jul 25, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.Res. 289 Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Apr 1, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act of 2025Reauthorizes the Endangered Species Act through 2031 and narrows species protections. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 1275 Focus on Learning ActEducation · Introduced Feb 12, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 90 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.Congress · Introduced Jan 31, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 471 Fix Our Forests ActEstablishes forest management requirements on federal lands to reduce wildfire threats and expedite project reviews. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jan 16, 2025 In committee

Cosponsored

• H.R. 10590 Veteran Owner-Builders Rights ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 10442 To require the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office in Little Rock, Arkansas, to replace certain exterior signage, and for other purposes.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 8730 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Foreign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Joined Sep 28, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1537 Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".Energy · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9298 Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Joined Sep 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 45 FIND ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Joined Sep 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 987 Fair Access to Banking ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Joined Sep 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4382 America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 · Joined May 11, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 1502 North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 · Joined Jul 22, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9641 Essential Caregivers Act of 2026Requires nursing and long-term care facilities to allow residents two designated essential caregivers during visitation restrictions. AI-readHealth · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 · Joined Aug 27, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 9827 Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 9706 Facial Recognition to Protect Children ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 8791 IGNITE HBCU Excellence ActEducation · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · Joined Jun 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 3469 Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters ActTaxation · Introduced May 14, 2026 · Joined May 13, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7230 Buying American Cotton Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Joined Apr 28, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8403 To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.Agriculture and Food · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 6400 Rx ACCESS ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · Joined Apr 21, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1164 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.Congress · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6213 Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025Prohibits OSHA from finalizing or enforcing a heat injury prevention workplace standard. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Joined Nov 21, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 5688 Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity ActEstablishes requirements for commercial driver's licenses issued to non-domiciled individuals. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Mar 16, 2026 · Joined Oct 17, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 1521 DOC Access Act of 2025Health · Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · Joined Jan 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4146 PAPA Act of 2025Unknown; bill summary unavailable. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Feb 24, 2026 · Joined Dec 23, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1628 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Feb 24, 2026 · Joined Dec 9, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3783 Plant Biostimulant Act of 2025Environmental Protection · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · Joined Feb 20, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7613 ALERT ActRequires military and civilian aircraft to use tracking technology and conduct safety assessments. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · Original cosponsor Passed a chamber
• H.R. 3132 CHOICE for Veterans Act of 2025Expands healthcare or benefits choices available to veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · Joined Mar 16, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 4831 ENFORCE ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · Joined Jan 27, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6766 Essential Caregivers Act of 2025Health · Introduced Jan 7, 2026 · Joined Mar 25, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 5133 Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2025Health · Introduced Jan 7, 2026 · Joined Jan 7, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 2853 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025Expands federal criminal penalties for organized retail theft and supply chain crimes involving stolen goods. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 6, 2026 · Joined Jun 27, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 6610 Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]Unable to determine bill content; no summary available. AI-readHealth · Introduced Dec 23, 2025 · Joined Dec 23, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 6167 HEALTH Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Dec 23, 2025 · Joined Dec 23, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 6609 Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid ActHealth · Introduced Dec 23, 2025 · Joined Dec 23, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2192 Air America Act of 2025Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 2232 Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act of 2025Health · Introduced Dec 1, 2025 · Joined Dec 1, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1776 New Health Options Act of 2025Health · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 · Joined Nov 25, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4206 CONNECT for Health Act of 2025Health · Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · Joined Dec 23, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 864 Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Nov 7, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 860 Commending President Trump for Redesignating Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern due to Nigeria's engagement in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, and for other purposes.International Affairs · Introduced Nov 7, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2548 Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025International Affairs · Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · Joined Oct 8, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 5710 Bridge the Gap for Rural Communities ActUnknown; bill text summary not available. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Oct 24, 2025 · Joined Oct 24, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 5796 BUILD ActEstablishes or modifies federal building or development requirements. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 2312 Tipped Employee Protection ActExpands the definition of tipped employees under federal wage law. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · Joined Oct 21, 2025 Introduced
• H.R. 5769 21st Century Dyslexia ActEducation · Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 880 Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection ActEstablishes consumer protections for household goods shipping services. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · Joined Sep 3, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 5401 Pay Our Troops Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Joined Oct 17, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 5563 DRIVE-SAFE ActEstablishes safety standards or requirements for commercial drivers. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.Res. 719 Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.Condemns political violence and honors Charles James Kirk's life and legacy. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 4577 Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025Foreign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · Joined Nov 18, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 740 Veterans’ ACCESS Act of 2025Establishes access standards for VA community care, requires notification within two business days, extends claims deadlines. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · Joined Sep 10, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 4601 Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization ActModernizes commercial driver's license requirements for seasonal agricultural workers. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 22, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 722 Life at Conception ActCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jul 15, 2025 · Joined Jun 10, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4312 SCORE ActBill details unavailable; no CRS summary provided for analysis. AI-readSports and Recreation · Introduced Jul 14, 2025 · Joined Jul 14, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 1046 Marc Fischer Memorial ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · Joined Nov 7, 2025 In committee
• H.J.Res. 101 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jun 13, 2025 · Joined Jun 17, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4002 Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act of 2025Health · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · Joined Sep 11, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2202 End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act of 2025Health · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · Joined Jun 12, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3688 Protecting Children from Experimentation Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · Joined Jun 5, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1822 ACRE Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · Joined Jun 3, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3552 Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 21, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 3164 Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActProvides permanent Medicare coverage for pharmacist testing and treatment services. AI-readHealth · Introduced May 20, 2025 · Joined Jun 3, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 3484 Business Owners Protection Act of 2025Modifies federal regulations affecting small business operations and liability protections. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced May 19, 2025 · Original cosponsor Out of committee
• H.Res. 166 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.International Affairs · Introduced May 13, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2953 ALERT ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced May 5, 2025 · Joined May 5, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2709 Save Our Sequoias ActProtects giant sequoia forests from logging and development. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 2666 CBO Scoring Accountability ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 2538 CARE Act of 2025Health · Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · Joined Apr 7, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 22 SAVE ActRequires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · Joined Apr 3, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 1422 Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025Imposes sanctions on foreign persons involved in Iran's petroleum sector and related transactions. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · Joined Apr 7, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 2615 Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety ActHealth · Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 2350 Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2025Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · Joined Apr 1, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 262 Establishing the Select Committee to Defeat the Mexican Drug Cartels.Congress · Introduced Mar 27, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2222 Lowering Egg Prices Act of 2025Agriculture and Food · Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Joined Oct 21, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 979 AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025Requires the Department of Transportation to mandate AM radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Mar 18, 2025 · Joined Mar 6, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 2166 Safe Routes Act of 2025Improves safety on transportation routes. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Joined Jun 23, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1151 Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce ActTaxation · Introduced Mar 11, 2025 · Joined Apr 14, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1494 Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization ActTaxation · Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · Joined Mar 4, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1820 FLASH ActAccelerates federal land management and environmental review processes. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 1415 No IRIS Act of 2025Restricts or modifies the Integrated Reporting and Information System for environmental compliance. AI-readEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Feb 25, 2025 · Joined Feb 25, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1361 Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2025Establishes collision avoidance system requirements; specific provisions unavailable to determine scope. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · Joined May 20, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1262 Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance ActExpands FDA authority for pediatric disease research and reauthorizes pediatric research funding through 2027. AI-readHealth · Introduced Feb 24, 2025 · Joined Apr 3, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 1417 Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program ActEstablishes technical assistance program for rural health care facilities. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Feb 21, 2025 · Joined Mar 14, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 842 Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage ActAllows Medicare coverage for FDA-approved multi-cancer early detection screening tests. AI-readHealth · Introduced Feb 14, 2025 · Joined Sep 18, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 909 Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025Directs federal fraud penalties to Crime Victims Fund through 2029. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · Joined Feb 26, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 1301 Death Tax Repeal ActTaxation · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.Con.Res. 12 Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 133 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.Agriculture and Food · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1232 National Right-to-Work ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · Joined Mar 31, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1200 Freight RAILCAR Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 262 Disaster Reforestation ActTaxation · Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · Joined Feb 11, 2025 In committee
• H.J.Res. 38 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".Environmental Protection · Introduced Feb 7, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 516 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.Taxation · Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · Joined Feb 26, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 431 Pony Up ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Joined Feb 4, 2025 In committee
• H.J.Res. 30 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020".Environmental Protection · Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · Joined Jan 31, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 27 HALT Fentanyl ActPermanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled drugs. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · Joined Jan 31, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 703 Main Street Tax Certainty ActTaxation · Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Joined Feb 4, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 404 Hearing Protection ActTaxation · Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · Joined Oct 28, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 452 Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal ActAwards Congressional Gold Medals to 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team members. AI-readSports and Recreation · Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · Original cosponsor Became law
• H.R. 425 Repealing Big Brother Overreach ActRepeals the Corporate Transparency Act requiring beneficial ownership reporting to Treasury. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · Joined Feb 12, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 343 Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition ActHealth · Introduced Jan 13, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 21 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActRequires specific medical care for infants born alive after abortion attempts and establishes criminal penalties. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Joined Jan 23, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 38 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025Allows concealed handgun carry across state lines under federal framework. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 3, 2025 · Joined Jan 9, 2025 Out of committee