The following is a press release from Congressman Bruce Westerman:
LITTLE ROCK, AR— Today, Congressman Bruce Westerman of the Fourth District of Arkansas officially filed for re-election. Westerman, who was first elected to Congress in 2014, is currently serving as Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources. He also serves on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
WESTERMAN ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:
“It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent the Fourth District of Arkansas in the United States Congress. Since 2014, my mission has been to fight for less hassle and more freedom. It is a privilege to represent the Fourth District and to advocate for conservative values, lower taxes, and an environment where we can grow good-paying jobs for Arkansas workers. Arkansas has what America needs, and I will continue to push for Arkansas values and common-sense solutions in Congress.”
ABOUT BRUCE WESTERMAN:
Deep-rooted in Arkansas, Bruce Westerman was born and raised in Garland County. He graduated from Fountain Lake High School in Hot Springs before attending the University of Arkansas where he played football for the Razorbacks. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, he received his master’s degree in forestry from Yale University.
For more than 22 years, Bruce worked in engineering and forestry at Mid-South Engineering in Hot Springs. Developing a passion for public service, Bruce served as a board member on the Fountain Lake School District. That dedication to public service grew, and in 2010, he was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives. In 2012, Bruce was elected by his peers as the House Minority Leader, and in 2013 he became the first Republican House Majority Leader since Reconstruction. In the Arkansas legislature, Bruce championed conservative principles: lower taxes, limited government, and strong family values. When the Fourth Congressional District seat opened up in late 2013, Bruce was encouraged to take his conservative leadership to Congress. He won single-handedly, defeating both primary and general election opponents.
Bruce continues to call Hot Springs home. He is married to Sharon, and they have four children. They are members of Walnut Valley Baptist Church where Bruce teaches youth Sunday school. Besides spending time serving his family and the people of the Fourth District of Arkansas, Bruce loves spending time hunting and fishing, especially in the beautiful landscapes of Arkansas and on Lake Ouachita.
For more information regarding Westerman’s campaign, please visit brucewesterman.com.