U.S. Representative for Arkansas’s 4th District
Bruce Westerman
Position · +0.54
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 18%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5%
- Committees
- Natural Resources
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Environmental Protection
- Age
- 58
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Westerman has influence
Roles
- Chair · Natural Resources
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 9th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 10136 Crossett Experimental Forest Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250 · Out of committee
- H.R. 1897 ESA Amendments Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 4776 SPEED Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Westerman’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Westerman breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Westerman voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 18% · 9 of 50 party 7%
- Armed Forces & National Security 5% · 2 of 38 party 3%
- Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 26 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Westerman broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Westerman is saying
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Cosponsored bill to expand VA home loans for rural veterans to build their own homes.
“Stable, reliable housing directly contributes to the health and well-being of our veterans. Unfortunately, high construction costs and interest rates keep many from investing in their future as homeowners.”
Rural HousingAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Westerman voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 188 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 24 majority-party committee chairs
How far Westerman’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 8
- Action in committee 5
- Action beyond committee 4
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
8 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 6 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 12 sponsored billsSponsored 12 (House median 25) · cosponsored 102 (median 289), 22 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Public Lands and Natural Resources, Crime and Law Enforcement, Environmental Protection.
- 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
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 54% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 79% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 73% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 84% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 86% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 63% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Westerman voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RRobert B. AderholtAL-498%agreement
- RJ. French HillAR-298%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Westerman most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Westerman’s campaign raised $2.6M: $864K (34%) from individuals and $1.1M (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Westerman
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 274.
- American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
- American Sportfishing Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Westerman this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inWesterman’s own leadership PAC: Land of Opportunity PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Westerman’s measures across every Congress on file.
Try ProRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, AR-4Republican2015–present
Seat
- State
- Arkansas
- District
- 4
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 58
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3772
202 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- El Dorado, Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, Russellville
- Website
- westerman.house.gov
- RepWesterman
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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