Bruce’s Take

As the only licensed forester in Congress and Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am a passionate advocate for our forests. I often say that forestry is a win-win-win: healthy forests give us pure water, clean air, diverse wildlife habitats, and forest products that we use every day.

I know firsthand the countless benefits trees provide to our daily lives, and I understand the importance of science-based policy to ensure our forests continue to thrive.

This April, I hope you will join me in celebrating Arbor Day. May we recognize and honor the importance of trees and all the natural blessings they bring us. It also serves as an opportunity for us to acknowledge our role in ensuring forests remain healthy and thriving.

Each of us has a role to play in being good stewards of our environment, ensuring our forests are healthier and stronger for generations to enjoy, whether that be through planting trees in your backyard or simply supporting active forest management.

I’m working on comprehensive forestry legislation and held a legislative hearing last week on a discussion draft of commonsense policy to empower land managers to use the tools they need to quickly address the mismanagement of our forests before it becomes a catastrophe.

I’m also proud to champion legislation like the EXPLORE Act, the Save Our Sequoias Act, the America’s Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act, and more that will make advancements to conserve our environment and ensure our public lands and forests are properly managed for Americans to enjoy for years to come.

Today and every day, let us celebrate our amazing and magnificent forests that God has so graciously blessed us with in America!

Until next week,

Bruce Westerman
Arkansas’ Fourth District

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The Future of Arkansas Agriculture is Bright

This week, Arkansas FFA hosted their 97th State Convention. It was a pleasure to join so many members and alumni from across the Natural State to celebrate FFA. As a former  State President, it’s always a pleasure to join others who share the same love for this incredible organization. Thank you, Arkansas FFA, for having me!

Upcoming Mobile Offices

Don’t forget—my staff regularly hosts mobile offices across Arkansas’ Fourth District to meet with you in your home county and assist with federal agency-related issues. Next week, mobile offices will be held in Ashley, Little River, Polk, and Franklin County. To view more upcoming mobile office dates and locations, visit Westerman.house.gov/mobile-office-hours. No appointment is required. Call 501-609-9796 or visit Westerman.house.gov/contact if you have any questions.

Second Chance Month

Each year, I’m proud to recognize April as Second Chance Month. This is an important platform to raise awareness of the challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals, who have paid their debt to society, experience in re-entering their communities.

Promoting second chances is essential to breaking the cycle of crime. When we meet individuals who have paid their debts to society with the support and tools they need to succeed, rather than with burdensome legal and social barriers, they are less likely to re-offend and more likely to be positive members of our communities. I also cosponsored the Second Chance Reauthorization Act to promote second chances and foster safer communities.

The opportunities and resources provided in this bill will be paramount in breaking the cycle of crime and reducing recidivism rates in Arkansas and nationwide. Click here to learn more.

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Washington, DC
202 Cannon House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3772 | Fax: (202) 225-1314

Our mailing address is:
Congressman Bruce Westerman
202 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

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