Bruce Westerman
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Bruce Eugene Westerman (born November 18, 1967) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district. Previously, he served as member and the majority leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Quick Facts Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, Preceded by ...
Bruce Westerman | |
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Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Raúl Grijalva |
Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee | |
In office January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Rob Bishop |
Succeeded by | Raúl Grijalva |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 4th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Tom Cotton |
Majority Leader of the Arkansas House of Representatives | |
In office January 14, 2013 – January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Johnnie Roebuck |
Succeeded by | Ken Bragg |
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
In office January 14, 2013 – January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Nate Bell |
Succeeded by | Mickey Gates |
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
In office January 11, 2011 – January 14, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Bill Sample |
Succeeded by | Charles Armstrong |
Personal details | |
Born | Bruce Eugene Westerman (1967-11-18) November 18, 1967 (age 56) Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Sharon French |
Children | 4 |
Education | University of Arkansas (BS) Yale University (MS) |
Website | House website |
Bruce Westerman speaks in support of H.R.548, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act Recorded February 6, 2023 | |
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In 2014, Westerman was elected to the House to succeed Tom Cotton, who defeated U.S. Senator Mark Pryor in the 2014 Senate election.